Tomorrow is Independence Day! If you need some ideas for how to celebrate, check out the list of events below to make your 4th of July spectacular!
Note: Celebration plans are subject to change, especially fireworks displays (many communities around the state have already canceled fireworks over drought concerns and fire risk). Be sure to check websites for the most up-to-date information.
Independence Eve Celebration in Civic Center
Evening:The 4th annual celebration will feature a free concert by the Colorado Symphony, an innovative light show on the City and County building and a fireworks finale. Bring a picnic, plenty of park seating available. July 3, 8 p.m. Free.Civic Center Park at Broadway and Colfax, civiccenterconservancy.org
Independence Day at Elitch Gardens
Day:Ride the roller coasters at Denver's downtown amusment park followed by a fireworks display at dusk. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., see website for ticket prices.Elitch Gardens, 2000 Elitch Circle, 303-595-4386, elitchgardens.com
Independence Day at Coors Field
Day/evening:Watch the Rockies take on the Los Angeles Dodgers during a three-game series, July 2-4. Fireworks following the July 3 and 4 games, see website for tickets prices.Coors Field Stadium at 2001 Blake St., 303-292-0200,colorado.rockies.mlb.com/
Commerce City 4th Fest with the Colorado Rapids
Evening:Community festival, a 7:30 p.m. match between the Rapids and New York Red Bulls, and a fireworks display. 4thFest Family Activity Zone is free, ticket prices for the game vary. 5 p.m.Dick's Sporting Goods Park 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City.coloradorapids.com/4thfestcolorado
Celebrate with the Outlaws at Mile High Sports Authority Field
Evening:Watch Denver's professional lacrosse team the Outlaws versus the New York Lizards. After the game, fireworks and a pyrotechnics show. Ticket prices vary. 7 p.m.,Sports Authority Field at Mile High, 1701 Bryant St., 720-258-3000, denveroutlaws.com
Park Hill 4th of July Parade
Day:The Denver Fire Department kicks things off at 1:30 p.m. with two engines. The Red Sax Trio plays music, the Platinum Divas cheer squad brings the spirit, and the Cupcake Truck and Pie Truck bring the sweets. Route runs down 23rd Ave. from Dexter to Krameria.Info: parkhillparade.com
Chase'n The Dream Concert at Green Valley Ranch
Evening:Chase'n The Dream covers R&B, Motown, dance, reggae, jazz, pop and blues, followed by a fireworks show. 8:00 p.m. Free.Green Valley Ranch Amphitheater, 4890 Argonne Way, 303- 595-8747, mygvr.org/story/oakwood-homes-summer-concert-series-2011
Ralphies Independence Day Blast in Boulder
Evening:Performances by Monarch High School Marching Band, Open Space & Mountain Parks Rangers and Mad Hops. Fireworks. Gates open at 8 p.m. Free.Folsom Field, 2400 Colorado Ave., Boulder, 303-541-1928, boulder4thofjuly.com
Cheesman Park Kids' Bike Parade
Day:Bike decorating, face painting, balloon art, a fire truck and bagpipers at this event, which kicks off at 9 a.m. on the east side of Cheesman Park in Denver.cheesmanparkadvocacygroup.wordpress.com/
Aurora's 4th of July Spectacular
Evening:Family-friendly event with food and more. Fireworks kickoff at 9:30 p.m. with music simulcast on studio 1430 KEZW. Festival starts at 6:30 p.m. Free.Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy., 303-739-7756, auroragov.org/ThingsToDo/Events/index.htm
Olde Town Arvada Spirit of America 4th of July Festival
Day/evening:DJs and live bands, a kids park with, games and activities, craft booths, a mini classic car show, food and more. Festival begins at 4 p.m. with fireworks after 9 p.m. Free.Stenger Sports Fields at West 58th Ave. and Oak St., 720- 898-7400,arvada.org/arts-and-culture-/fourth-of-july
The Great American Picnic and Fireworks in Broomfield
Evening:Activities include 7th annual Great American Bicycle Parade, pony rides, food and a free concert with FACE and Soul X followed by a fireworks display. 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. Free.Commons Park 13200 Sheridan Blvd., Broomfield, 303-464-5530, broomfield.org/index.aspx?NID=611
Thornton's 4th of July
Day/evening:Beer garden and food vendors plus concerts by Syke 96, Thornton Community Band and more. Fireworks display after dark. 4 - 9:30 p.m. Free.Carpenter Park Multipurpose Fields at 108th Ave. and Colorado Blvd., Thornton. 303-538-7282, cityofthornton.net
Golden Lions Club Celebration
Day/evening:Celebration and fireworks at Lion's Park (along Clear Creek). Includes music, food, activities for children, a raffle and more. Starts at noon. Free.1300 10th St., Golden, 720-253-6328, goldenvisitorsbureau.com/events/july_fourth.php
Englewood Fourth of July Family Festival
Day/evening:There will be field games, entertainment, food and children's activities during the day and fireworks after dark. 4-10 p.m. Free.Belleview, Cornerstone and Progress Parks located near the intersection of Belleview Ave. and Windermere St., Englewood, 303-795-3720, englewoodgov.org/englewood-happenings/4th-of-july-festivities
Independence Day with the Colorado Springs Philharmonic
Day/evening:A grand relaunch of Colorado Springs' traditional "Fabulous Fourth" celebrations with live music, food and more. 5 p.m. Free.Memorial Park, 1315 E Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs, csphilharmonic.org/summer/independence/
July 4th Family Festival in Northglenn
Day, evening:Festivities kick off at 6:30 a.m. with a Boy Scout pancake breakfast. Throughout the day there'll be a bkae sale, parades, a car show, live music and more.northglenn.org/july4th/
Fort Collins Independence Day Celebration
Day/evening:Parade in Downtown Ft. Collins and at the Firecracker 5k Race during the day,with live music and fireworks in City Park during the evening. Free. Check web site for times and locations.Downtown Fort Collins and City Park, 1500 W. Mulberry St., fcgov.com/july4th/
The City of Boulder Parks and Recreation Department
Day:Family-friendly celebration includes gunny sack races, face painting, hula hoop contest, a bounce house, 5K and one-mile Fun Run, live music and more. Times vary, the reservoir will be open from 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.The Boulder Reservoir, 5565 N. 51st St., Boulder, 303-441-3461, bbscrti.com, BoulderRez.
Frontier Fourth Celebration at Bent's Fort
Day:Includes a parade, flag giveaways, speeches, debates, period games, a piñata break and cannon firings (conditions permitting) to show how the holiday was observed at an isolated trading post on the plains, 1:30-4:30 p.m.Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site, located eight miles east of La Junta or 13 miles west of Las Animas on Colorado Highway 194, 719-383-5010, nps.gov/beol
Elbert County Museum's Pioneer Fourth
Day:Games, local crafters, live music, pie baking contest and more for all ages, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.Kiowa, ourjourney.info
July 4th in Georgetown
Day/Evening:Festivities include a 5K Fun Run and Stroll at 8 a.m., a parade at 11 a.m., barbecue in City Park at noon, Bucket Brigade Races at 2 p.m. downtown, fireworks at dusk (conditions permitting). Proceeds benefit various local nonprofits.Georgetown, 303-569-2888
4th of July in Lafayette
Day/Evening:Face painting, balloon sculpting, pony rides, food and veer vendors, live music and more, 4-10 p.m. Fireworks begin at dusk.Waneka Lake, 1600 Caria Drive, Lafayette, 303-666-9555, lafayettecolorado.com
Compiled by Nicole Nejad, The Denver Post
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