4th of July Fireworks in Denver!

Bang! Boom! Pop! If you’re looking for fun ways to celebrate the 4th of July with Fireworks around the Denver Metro then look no further. Here is your guide to firework displays around Denver. Almost all Denver area 4th of July events are FREE!

INDEPENDENCE EVE FIREWORKS

WHEN: July 3, 2018, 8 p.m.
WHERE: Civic Center Park, Broadway and Colfax
The annual Independence Eve Celebration in Civic Center Park will feature a free patriotic concert, an innovative light show on the Denver City and County Building and a stunning fireworks finale. Lawn seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to bring blankets or low-rise concert/beach chairs. You’re also welcome to bring your own picnic, though concessions will also be present on-site.

FIREWORKS AT ELITCH GARDENS THEME & WATER PARK

WHEN: July 4, 2018
WHERE: Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park
Spend the day riding the roller coasters and the water slides at Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park, Denver’s downtown amusement park, then watch a brilliant fireworks display light up the night sky, starting at dusk.

FIREWORKS AT THE HUDSON GARDENS & EVENT CENTER

WHEN: July 3-4, 2018, 7:30 p.m. (fireworks follow concerts)
WHERE: The Hudson Gardens & Event Center
See Super Diamond, a Neil Diamond tribute band, on July 3 and Firefall, with hits like “You Are the Woman” and “Just Remember I Love You,” on July 4. Fireworks displays follow each performance.

CHERRY CREEK ARTS FESTIVAL

WHEN: July 6–8, 2018
WHERE: Cherry Creek North, from 2nd to 3rd Avenues, on the seven streets between Columbine and Steele Sts.
This free, outdoor extravaganza —The Cherry Creek Arts Festival (CCAF) weekend event is a world‐class and award‐winning celebration of the visual, culinary and performing arts. Good eats, free concerts, and lots of family friendly fun.

COLORADO ROCKIES VS. SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS

WHEN: July 2–4, 2018
WHERE: Dick’s Sporting Goods Park
Head to Coors Field to watch the Colorado Rockies take on the San Francisco Giants in a three-game series.

COLORADO RAPIDS VS SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC (This is where our family goes and we park in the Northfield shopping center to watch the fireworks).

WHEN: July 4, 2018
WHERE: Dick’s Sporting Goods Park
Watch as professional men’s soccer team the Colorado Rapids square off against the Seattle Sounders FC!

DENVER OUTLAWS VS. BOSTON CANNONS

WHEN: July 4, 2018
WHERE: Sports Authority Field at Mile High
Professional lacrosse team the Denver Outlaws will battle it out with the Boston Cannons. After the game, enjoy fireworks within the bowl at Sports Authority Field at Mile High — pyrotechnics paired with visuals on a 220-foot-wide, high-definition screen. You’ll never forget this fireworks show!

Arvada Fireworks Display

WHEN: July 4, 2018 gates open at 7pm, fireworks at 9pm.
WHERE: Stenger Sports Complex (W. 58th Ave. and Oak St.)
Arvada’s Independence Day Celebration returns to its roots, focusing on the core of the holiday–fireworks!

Aurora 4th of July Spectacular

WHEN: July 4, 2018 from 6-10pm.
WHERE: Aurora Municipal Center 15151 E. Alameda Parkway Aurora, CO 80012
The city of Aurora, Colorado celebrates the 4th of July Spectacular and Independence Day with a fireworks show that lights up the night sky. The Aurora Municipal Center Great Lawn features live music, delicious food and a fireworks display revered as one of the best in Colorado. Check out the best viewing areas in town for our fireworks display!

Boulder: 4th on Pearl

WHEN: July 4, 2018 Beer Garden opens at 12:00 p.m. First Band at 1:00 p.m. | Headlining Act starts at 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Folsom Field in Boulder
Plan a full day in Boulder for America’s Birthday! Check out Chautauqua in the morning to celebrate their 120th Anniversary with Boulder Concert Band on the Green at 10 am. Then head back downtown in time for lunch and 4th on Pearl from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with music starting at 1:00 pm (see below for schedule). There will be activities and an extended beer garden on the 1300 Block of Pearl Street and the Boulder County Courthouse Lawn. Hazel Miller wraps up just in time to catch Ralphie’s Independence Day Blast at Folsom Field.

Broomfield Great American Picnic

WHEN: July 4, 2018 at 5 pm the fun begins!
WHERE: Broomfield County Commons Park
We start our celebration at 5:00 pm with pony rides and inflatables. Enjoy a free concert with the “17th Avenue Allstars” and “That Eighties Band”. Bring your picnic dinner or enjoy a dinner from our vendors at the park. After the concert, at dusk, the fireworks display begins, approximately 9:30 pm.

Castle Rock Fireworks

WHEN: July 4, 2018 at sundown, approximately 9:30pm
WHERE: from the butte above Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course
It’s tradition to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks. As long as fire conditions cooperate, the Town of Castle Rock can help you celebrate right from your own backyard.

Commerce City 4THFest in conjunction with Colorado Rapids Game

WHEN: July 4, 2018 from 5-9pm
WHERE: Dick’s Sporting Goods Park
With one of the state’s largest fireworks displays, inflatables and interactive games, live entertainment and a Colorado Rapids game, Commerce City knows how to throw a party for our nation’s birthday. Purchase game tickets at coloradorapids.com.

Englewood 4th of July Festival & Fireworks

WHEN: July 4, 2018 from 3-9pm
WHERE: Cornerstone and Belleview Parks

The City of Englewood, along with the cities of Littleton and Sheridan, South Suburban Parks & Recreation District and Arapahoe County present the 2018 4th of July Festival and Fireworks on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, at Cornerstone and Belleview Parks! Join them at 3 p.m. for kids’ activities, food trucks, live music and fireworks! Live band: Dragondeer 7:00 p.m. at Cornerstone Park

Estes Park 4th of July Celebration

WHEN: July 4, 2018 all day events with fireworks starting at 9:30pm
WHERE: Lake Estes

On Wednesday, July 4th, 2018 spend the afternoon enjoying hiking, bike riding, paddle boating, miniature golf or check out the Coolest Car Show. More than 100 vehicles, from “Steam -to-Electric” will be displayed at the Estes Park Events Complex, located at the Fairgrounds at Stanley Park. Along with steam and electric cars, other street rods, stock cars, muscle cars, sports cars, vintage and classic cars will be on display.

At 7 p.m., the Estes Village Band tunes up for its annual patriotic concert featuring the works of John Philip Sousa and others. The concert is free to attend and will be held at the Performance Park Amphitheater, at the west end of downtown. The Fireworks Show starts at 9:30pm over Lake Estes! You won’t want to miss one of Colorado’s most glorious fireworks displays! Find a grassy spot at Stanley Park, along the Lake Estes Trail or on your favorite mountainside to join in this annual tradition of national pride.

Fort Collins 4th of July Community Celebration

WHEN: July 4, 2018 all day events with fireworks starting at 9:30pm
WHERE: Sheldon Lake at City Park

Independence Day in Fort Collins will include a morning parade, evening musical performances at City Park, and the traditional fireworks display over Sheldon Lake at City Park.

Georgetown 4th of July

WHEN: July 4, 2018 all day events with fireworks starting at 9:30pm
WHERE: 6th Street & Georgetown Lake

At 11 a.m. one of the best small town parades followed by the annual BBQ at City Park. After lunch, stroll through the many independently-owned shops in the historic commercial district located along and near 6th Street. Then, before dusk, head over to Georgetown Lake for a spectacular fireworks display at about 9 p.m.

Golden Lions Park 4th of July Festival

WHEN: July 4, 2018 all day events with fireworks starting at 9:30pm
WHERE: 6th Street & Georgetown Lake

The Golden Lions Club is organizing and will be hosting the 4th of July community celebration in Lions Park again this year. This is one of the major ways for the Lions to give back to the Golden community and our country. We start selling raffle tickets and food at 11:00 AM and the band, beer and activities start at noon. Activities starting at noon include free rides for the kids, face painting, music provided by several bands throughout the day, and a large fireworks display in the evening. The celebration is designed to be a day for families, friends, and neighbors to get together at the beautiful park on 10th Street to picnic or purchase food and drink and enjoy all the festivities.

Green Valley Ranch (Denver) Fireworks Spectacular

WHEN: July 4, 2018 concert starts at 6:00pm and fireworks at 9:30pm
WHERE: Green Valley Ranch Colf Club (no parking available, see website for details)

Join them on Wednesday July 4, 2018 for exciting live music from headliner “The Wash Park Band” and opening act “New Sensations”.

Highlands Ranch July 4th Celebration

WHEN: July 4, 2018 from 4-9:30pm
WHERE: Highland Heritage Regional ParkJuly 4th Celebration and Fireworks event returns to Highland Heritage Regional Park. The celebration will start at 4:00 p.m. at Highland Heritage Regional Park concluding with the fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. Join them for balloon twisters, face painters, games & inflatables, live music and of course fireworks!

Lafayette 4th of July at Waneka Lake

WHEN: July 4, 2018 from 4-10pm
WHERE: Waneka Lake Park 1600 Caria Dr., Lafayette

Food, Drinks, Kids’ Activities including Free Face Painting, Fees Apply for Bungee Trampoline, Bounce House and more and Chris Daniels and the Kings perform.

Littleton Fourth of July Festival

WHEN: July 4, 2018 from 3-10pm
WHERE: Cornerstone Park – 5150 S Windermere St, Littleton, CO 80120

There will be plenty of family fun at the 22nd Annual Family Festival and Fireworks. Activities will take place all afternoon at Belleview Park and Cornerstone Park. The event is free, but a fee will be charged for some activities.

Longmont TinkerMill 4th of July Carnival

WHEN: July 4, 2018 from 4-10pm
WHERE: TinkerMill 1840 Delaware Pl Longmont, CO 80501

The TinkerMill 4th of July Carnival is the place to be! This annual event is an afternoon of fun activities, live entertainment, and the best view of the Longmont fireworks display!

Louisville Fourth of July Celebration

WHEN: July 4, 2018 from 6-10pm
WHERE: Coal Creek Golf Course 585 W Dillon Rd, Louisville

This free annual community celebration includes; Live patriotic music performed by the Boulder Concert Band, Food trucks from around the region, Bouncy houses and inflatable fun, Free face painting, Free balloon twisting, and Fireworks beginning at dark (approximately 9:30 pm).

Loveland July 4th Celebration at North Lake Park

WHEN: July 4, 2018 with all day events starting at 10am
WHERE: North Lake Park

Voted one of the top 22 fireworks shows in the nation by USA Today! Located at the corner of Taft Avenue & 29th Street in northwest Loveland, North Lake Park also offers one of the area’s finest outdoor entertainment venues at the Norma & Lynn Hammond Amphitheater. Constructed and dedicated in 1996 by the Loveland Rotary Club, the City of Loveland, and many local philanthropists, this “state of the art” facility offers exceptional acoustics surrounded by grass seating. For the July 4th festivities, there will be close to 20,000 spectators gathered in this area!

Northglenn 4th of July Family Festival

WHEN: July 4, 2018 all day events from 7am – 9:30pm
WHERE: E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, 11800 Community Center Drive

Pancake Breakfast, 4 mile run, bake sale, car show, and so much more! Celebrate America’s birthday at the July 4th Festival in EB Rains Jr. Memorial Park in the City of Northglenn. Some call the event Denver’s largest family picnic as families and friends bring out their blankets and picnic baskets to get a great seat for the annual fireworks program.

Parker Stars and Stripes Celebration

WHEN: July 4, 2018 from 6 to 10 p.m.
WHERE: Salisbury Park 12010 N. Motsenbocker Road

Celebrate Independence Day at the Town of Parker’s Stars and Stripes Celebration. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and set up for an evening jam packed with family fun. General admission is free so save the date and come join in on the fun! Live music takes place from 6 to 9:15 p.m. and the evening concludes with an awesome fireworks display, beginning at 9:30 p.m.

FOURTH OF JULY IN THORNTON

WHEN: July 4, 2018 from 4 to 10 p.m.
WHERE: Carpenter Park Fields 108th Avenue & Colorado Boulevard

Beer Gardens and Food Vendors, Thornton Community Band (guest appearance by the Independence Day Festival Chorus), Presentation of Colors and National Anthem, Kory Brunson Band, Nighttime Parachutists Jump, and As soon as the parachutists land the FANTABULOUS Red, White & BOOM! fireworks show will start!

Westminster July 4th Celebration

WHEN: July 4, 2018 from 4 to 10 p.m.
WHERE: City Park in Westminster

Don’t miss the best fireworks display in the north metro area! Get there early—activities, food vendors, beer garden, and performances start at 4 p.m. Concert begins at 7 p.m. and the fireworks go off at 9:15 p.m.