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4th of July firework shows are being cancelled left and right due to the wildfires and dryness of the state. It’s sad that many cities have cancelled their shows, but I respect their decisions based on Colorado’s current state.
There are still some shows going on as planned and you’ll find them listed below!
4th of July Firework Displays around Colorado:
ALAMOSA
- Fireworks begin at dark at Alamosa Fairgrounds on July 4 when it gets dark, about 9 p.m. Join the Alamosa community in this good, old-fashioned down home celebration. Pancake breakfast, parade, activities, and fireworks. Learn more by calling 719-589-3681.
BRIGHTON
- Fireworks at Friendship Park on 8th and Southern St. on July 4. We will “Brighten the Brighton” sky at 9 p.m. Come at 6 p.m. and enjoy the music, concessions and other activities in the park. For more information, call the event hotline: (720) 685-7339. Learn more at BrightonCo.gov
BROOMFIELD
- Great American Picnic and Fireworks Extravaganza will be held at Broomfield County Commons, located at 132nd and Sheridan on July 4. We start our celebration at 6 p.m. with children’s entertainment and carnival games. At 7 p.m. enjoy a free concert. Bring your picnic dinner or enjoy a hot dog grilled to perfection for a minimal cost at the park. After the concert, at dusk, the fireworks display begins, approximately 9:15 p.m. at the Broomfield Commons. For additional information, call (303)-464-5530 or visit broomfield.org/events
BRUSH
- Fireworks at the Brush Pro-State Rodeo on July 4. For more info call 970-842-5001 or go to BrushColo.com.
BUENA VISTA
- The Fourth of July parade will begin at 10 a.m. on East Main Street. Fireworks will begin at the Rodeo grounds on County Road 321 at dusk. For more information call (719) 395-6612 or go to Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce
CANON CITY
- Fireworks PENDING but may cancel on the day of, depending on fire danger. If they are shot, they will be shot on top of Skyline Drive — a panoramic view of Canon City. People start congregating at Pueblo Community College – Fremont Campus on Highway 50. There will be a live band and free watermelon. Fireworks start at 9 p.m. Contact the city’s Chamber of Commerce office at (719)-275-2331 for more information.
COMMERCE CITY
- On July 4, the fireworks will start after the Rapids game at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Free family festivities kickoff at 5 p.m. with a kid’s circus, karaoke, live 80s band, zip line, mechanical bull, climbing wall and many other activities for all to enjoy. Fireworks begin at 10 p.m. from Dick’s Sporting Good Park. Tune into 92.5 The Wolf to hear music show along with the fireworks! More information available at To learn more go to ColoradoRapids.com or to the official website 4thFestColorado.com or call 303-727-3500.
CREEDE
- Festivities begin with a parade down Main Street at 10 am on the 4th, followed by games at the Ball Park. The Days of ‘92 Mining Competitions provide plenty of family fun throughout the day on both July 3 and July 4. Competitors from Colorado and surrounding states compete in hard rock mining related events. The Fireworks’ Show will be at dark at the North end of the City of Creede high up on Inspiration Point. For more information go to Creede.com.
DEER TRAIL
- Deer Trail is one community that puts on a great display. The fireworks will begin at dusk on SATURDAY, July 7 at the Rodeo grounds in connection with the demolition derby. Call 303-769-4464 for more information.
DENVER
- Denver’s fireworks at the Civic Center Park will be held on TUESDAY, July 3. Come to the free community event featuring a patriotic concert by The Colorado Symphony, an innovative light show and stunning rooftop fireworks display atop the Denver City and County Building. Seating is first-come, first-served. Food vendors will be on-site, but picnics are also welcome. Learn more at Denver.org
- Celebrate Independence Day at Sports Authority at Mile High with the Denver Outlaws on July 4, 2012! See the Outlaws take on expansion team the Ohio Machine and stay after the game for the largest close-proximity fireworks show in the city. Tickets start at just $15 and can be purchased at denveroutlaws.com or by calling 303-OUTLAWS!
- The Colorado Rockies will have fireworks after their games on FRIDAY, June 29 and SATURDAY, June 30. Buy tickets online at ColoradoRockies.com
- You can celebrate Independence Day at Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park. After a day filled with roller coaster rides, entertaining live shows, water slides and cotton candy, relax and enjoy a colorful fireworks display at 9 p.m.
- Blues Traveler concert on July 4 begins at 6 p.m. Red Rocks provides a good view of the fireworks show downtown. For more information go to RedRocksOnline.com
- The 18th Annual Cherry Creek Arts Festival will be taking place July 6-8. The arts festival weekend event is a world-class and award-winning celebration of the visual, culinary and performing arts. The CCAF is located in Denver’s Cherry Creek North Business District, from 2nd to 3rd, on the six streets starting on Clayton through Steele. Learn more info at CherryArts.org.
DILLON
- Fireworks over Lake Dillon, on July 4, choreographed to music and simulcast on Krystal 93!
ERIE
- The July 3rd fireworks display is a professional display hosted by the Colorado National Golf Course and funded in part by the Town of Erie. Festivities are scheduled to begin at 5 pm and the fireworks begin at dusk. For more information and updates, please visit the Colorado National Golf Course website.
FIRESTONE
- 4th At Firestone will be held on July 4th ends with fireworks launched from Saddleback Golf Course at 9:30 p.m.. The event will feature a parade with over 60 entries, vendor and craft exhibitors. Free live music, prizes, and one of the best fireworks displays in the area by Tri-State Fireworks. For more information call 303-833-3291 or go to http://www.ci.firestone.co.us/.
FORT LUPTON
- Fireworks begin at dusk on July 4 on Rollie Avenue. For more information call 303-857-6694.
GUNNISON
- Fireworks will go off at dusk at Jorgensen Park on July 4th. Fun activities and events will take place at downtown Gunnison along with food and vendors. The 32nd annual hot air balloon rally, hosted by The Trough Restaurant, features launches each morning from July 2 – 4. Fireworks can be best viewed from Jorgensen Park and Legion Park. For more information call Gunnison-Crested Butte Tourism Association’s toll-free line at (970) 901-6215 or visit Facebook.com
LA JUNTA
- Fireworks will be held at 9 p.m. at La Junta Rodeo grounds. Learn more on the city’s Web site
LAFAYETTE
- The food, beer, music and fun planned for July fourth at Waneka Lake Park will proceed as planned, but the public fireworks display has been cancelled this year. Visit CityofLafayette.com for more.
LOVELAND
- Independence Day Fireworks Display over at North Lake Park located at 29th and Taft Avenue beginning at 9:17 p.m., following 8 p.m “Star Spangled Spectacular” concert. Visitors to the July 4th Festival are urged to bicycle or walk to the park as parking will be limited to paid car parking in the lots at Loveland High School or on-street parking in surrounding neighborhoods. . No RV parking will be allowed this year at the Loveland High School parking lot. Call 970-962-2432 or CityofLoveland.org to learn more.
MANITOU SPRINGS
- The fireworks are in light of the Waldo Canyon Fire. To learn more, call the Volunteer Fire Dept at 719-685-1444 or go to ManitouSprings.org.
NORTHGLENN
- Fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. over Webster Lake at E.B Rains Jr. Memorial Park, 117th Avenue and Community Center Drive (S.E corner of 120th and I-25.) Scheduled activities include a pancake breakfast, a bake sale, a kids’ fun area with inflatables and a military recognition. Pedal boats will be available for rent throughout the day and during the fireworks show. Call 303-450-8713 for more information or go to Northglenn.org.
PUEBLO
- Fireworks displays at the usual community locations.
THORNTON
- Fireworks display at Thornton Multipurpose Fields at East 108th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard at 9:35 p.m. Events prior to fireworks include walk-around entertainers, food and the Longmont Symphony Orchestra at 8 p.m. and a parachute jump just before fireworks go off. Call 303-255-7800 or CityofThornton.net for more information.
Shows are subject to change. For more information or to view cancelled shows visit 7 News.
PLEASE use caution this holiday when bbq’ing and in using fireworks!
*information taken from 7 news website.
