Fourth of July Events in Denver

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Sarah McGinnity
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Make your plans to celebrate Fourth of July in Denver! Here is a list of some of the top Independence Day celebrations across the Denver area.

Star Spangled Birthday Bash, Highlands Ranch (July 2)

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with the Star-Spangled Birthday Bash Event at Highland Heritage Regional Park on Thursday, July 2, beginning at 6 p.m. The Highlands Ranch Metro District, Highlands Ranch Community Association, and Douglas County are partnering to bring the community together for a festive evening filled with live music, patriotic spirit, and family-friendly fun. The event will feature local bluegrass favorite Ragged Union from 6–7 p.m., followed by an energetic headlining performance by 2025 Colorado Country Male Vocalist of the Year Jeff Goodwin and the Front Range Cowboys from 7:30–9 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

American 250 Drone Show (July 3)

Following Sunset Cinema’s showing of National Treasure on July 3rd at Sculpture Park, stay to enjoy the 4th of July Drone Show! This special event will be brought to you by Visit Denver celebrating American 250 | Colorado 150, including appearance by Mayor Mike Johnston. The event is free to attend and includes the drone show beginning at 9:15 p.m.

Red, White and You (July 3)

Red, White & You is the largest free community event in South Jefferson County. Geared toward all ages and designed to bring the community together, attendance is estimated at 35,000+ annually. The event includes kids’ activities, live entertainment, food concessions, community business booths, beer & wine garden, and a fireworks display.

Red, White & Rock (July 3)

Celebrate our nation’s independence with family and friends at Hudson Gardens & Event Center. This community favorite will celebrate America’s 250th and Colorado’s 150th anniversaries with activities for all ages, live music, and festive fun throughout the evening. Cap off the evening with a spectacular fireworks finale, making it a night to remember.

Arvada Fireworks Display (July 4)

The City of Arvada hosts its annual Fourth of July fireworks display at Stenger Sports Complex, 11200 W 58th Ave. Food trucks open at 5:30 p.m.. The fireworks show begins at 9:15 p.m.

Aurora’s 4th of July Spectacular (July 4)

This event will have a variety of musical performances and a large fireworks show! Fireworks will at approximately 9:30 p.m. and will last 30 minutes.
Free on-site parking will be available on the premises on a first come, first served basis. Event parking will be available on the east side parking lot in front of the Aurora Municipal Center building, on the west side parking lot in front of the Aurora courthouse building and in the lower south parking lot in front of the Great Lawn. There will be signage on-site to guide you on the appropriate spaces to park.
Don’t want to drive? Take the Aurora R-Line! Get dropped off at the Aurora Metro Station and take a short walk up to the event site.

Englewood Fireworks Display (July 4)

The City of Englewood is excited to present the annual Independence Day Fireworks to celebrate this year’s Fourth of July!  The Annual Fourth of July Event brings together friends and families from four areas – Englewood, Littleton, Sheridan, Arapahoe County and the South Suburban Parks & Recreation. Celebrate our National Holiday with friends and family at Belleview Park and Cornerstone Park.

Golden 4th of July Festival (July 4)

Bring a picnic and join the Golden Lions Club for the annual 4th of July community celebration in Lions Park on 10th Street. Activities include kids games and music provided by three bands starting at 11:30 a.m. 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 beverages and enjoy all the festivities.

Let Freedom Run 5k/10k (July 4)

Dress up as your favorite American Hero in this Louisville race! This could be your mom, dad, Albert Einstein, Batman, Superman, or the Powerpuff girls! This event is all about celebrating GREAT people who do and have done GREAT things! 10k, 5k and Kids Fun Run. Start time is 7:45 a.m. Register now.

Northglenn July 4th Festival  (July 4)

Celebrate America’s birthday at the July 4th Festival in EB Rains Jr. Memorial Park in the City of Northglenn. Events include a car show, duck race, live music and fireworks at 9:15 p.m.

Westminster Fireworks Display (July 4)

Don’t miss the best fireworks display in the north metro area! Get there early—activities, food and beer vendors, and live music. Shuttles will be provided from various locations—check back soon for full schedule! 

 

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Sarah McGinnity
Sarah McGinnity
Sarah is owner of Denver Mom Collective and is passionate about encouraging and connecting moms - we weren't meant to do this alone! She graduated from Kansas State (Go Cats!) in journalism, worked for newspapers and for several marketing departments, and eventually got her master's in urban administration. Sarah and her husband Shea have four kids - Henry (11), Clark (8), Lucy (7) and Caroline (the dessert baby). She enjoys reading historical fiction, beating her kids at board games and traveling as much as possible.

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