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Denver

Infinity Park Fireworks 2025
Photo courtesy of Infinity Park

Infinity Park Stadium, Glendale: A few days before the Fourth, head to this neighborhood stadium for a screening of F1, food trucks, and, of course, fireworks. There are multiple viewing locations inside the stadium and in the adjacent Infinity Park turf field. July 2; gates open at 6 p.m., fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.; 4599 E. Tennessee Ave., Denver

Coors Field: July 3 and 4 might be the brightest spot of the Rockies’ season this year. And that’s because, after the squad takes on the San Francisco Giants each evening, the stadium will erupt with fireworks. Purchase a ticket for the game or peep the lights from a vantage point in LoDo. July 3–4; fireworks start after the game; 2001 Blake St., Denver (Ballpark)

Sunset Cinema: In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary and Colorado’s 150th, Visit Denver will be showing National Treasure with a special appearance by Mayor Mike Johnston. After the showing, catch a drone show. July 3; register here; event starts at 6 p.m., drone show around 9:30 p.m.; 1400 Curtis St., Denver (Central Business District)

Arvada

Stenger Sports Complex Fireworks
Photo courtesy of City of Arvada

Stenger Sports Complex: Grab grub from the slew of on-site food trucks, then secure a seat on the lawn for Arvada’s dazzling annual show. July 4; fireworks start around 9:15 p.m.; 11200 W. 58th Ave., Arvada

Aurora

Aurora Municipal Center Fireworks 2025
Photo courtesy of City of Aurora

Aurora Municipal Center: Before the pyrotechnics, enjoy eats, get your face painted, and tackle some arts and crafts projects while you watch musical performances from Ninety Percent 90s and Little Moses Jones. July 4; event begins at 6 p.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m.; 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Aurora

Avon

Fireworks over the city of Avon. Photo by Zach Mahone

Harry A. Nottingham Park: As if fireworks weren’t already a showstopper, this Independence Day celebration includes a concert by singer and songwriter Grace Potter and Boulder native Sophia Scott. Don’t miss classic fair food, balloon artists, magicians, and more. July 3; event begins at 5 p.m., music at 6 p.m., fireworks at 9:45 p.m.; 414 W. Beaver Creek Blvd., Avon

Berthoud

Waggener Farm Park: This patriotic day-before-the-Fourth bash includes attractions for the whole family—from a bouncy house for little ones to a beer garden for adults. Don’t skip the food trucks, DJ sets, and live performances. July 3; event begins at 5 p.m., fireworks at dusk; 1000 N. Berthoud Parkway, Berthoud

Boulder

Boulder will not have fireworks this year.

Brighton

Riverdale Regional Park Fireworks 2025
Photo courtesy of Adams County
Carmichael Park Fireworks
Photo courtesy of the City of Brighton

Riverdale Regional Park: On July 3, Franklin Jonas & the Byzantines will provide folk-rock tunes, which pair well with a cold beer, local treats from the selection of food trucks, and a dazzling production. The next day, the locale will host a townwide parade (visit its Facebook page for more information), races, and kids activities. July 3; event begins 4 p.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m.; 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton

Carmichael Park: Wear your dancing shoes: Thumpin’ will be providing boogie-worthy beats for this Fourth fest. Bop around the grounds for free face painting and food-truck grub. After the musical set concludes, look to the sky for an impressive presentation. July 4; event starts at 5 p.m., fireworks after the concert; 650 E. Southern St., Brighton

Broomfield

Broomfield County Commons Park: What sets this function apart is its Bike Parade, which consists of dozens of red-, white-, and blue-bedecked bicycles pedaling throughout the park. Also expect a beer garden, a newly added substance-free garden, music, lots of scrumptious bites, an aerial performance, and kids activities (hello, Nerf gun fights!). July 4; event begins at 5 p.m., fireworks at 9:15 p.m.; 13200 Sheridan Blvd., Broomfield

Castle Rock

Festival Park: Castle Rock’s fireworks will be ignited from Miller’s Landing—you’ll know they’re about to start thanks to a three-gun salute. Before the grand finale, head to downtown Castle Rock to take part in their annual pie bake-off, watch a performance from the Denver Dolls, sip cocktails, and fill up on local food-truck fare. July 4; event starts at 5:30 p.m., fireworks start around 9:30 p.m.; 300 2nd. St., Castle Rock

Colorado Springs

Ford Amphitheater: Colorado Springs Philharmonic will provide the soundtrack for this patriotic affair. To best enjoy the music, grab seats near the front; for the best fireworks viewing, sit near the back of the amphitheater. July 4; tickets are $5; show starts at 6:30 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m.; 95 Spectrum Loop, Colorado Springs

Commerce City

Dick’s Sporting Goods Park: Check out the climbing wall, bouncy house, tubing slide, mechanical bull, and more at this free Independence Day fest. And for the first time, Commerce City is partnering with USA Rugby for the inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup. With the purchase of a ticket, you can watch USA take on Portugal and the Tonga versus Zimbabwe. July 4; tickets start at $32; event starts at 3 p.m., first match at 4:15 p.m., fireworks immediately after the matches; 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City

Englewood

Cornerstone and Belleview Parks: Let freedom ring with citizens from all over the region at this massive fireworks show. Residents of Englewood, Sheridan, Littleton, and Arapahoe County are invited to participate in games, face painting, dancing, and more before the main event. July 4; event starts at 5 p.m., fireworks at 9:15 p.m.; 5150 S. Windermere St., Englewood

Erie

Erie Community Park: This locale choreographs its light show to music. Enjoy a chilly treat from Punch Buggy Shave Ice or a glizzy from Campfire Hotdog Grill while you watch. July 3; event starts at 6 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m.; 450 Powers St., Erie

Estes Park

Photo courtesy of Visit Estes/John Berry

Lake Estes: Opt for a viewing location in the Estes Park Events Complex or around Lake Estes for this colorful display, along with food, local beer and spirits, and covered seating for the whole family. The Complex will also host a preshow set by FACE Vocal Band, an all-vocal rock band based in Boulder. July 4; tickets $12–21; fireworks start around 9:30 p.m.; viewing locations vary

Firestone

Miners Park: Start the holiday peeping the parade that loops from Hart Park to Miners Park (check here for the route). Spend the rest of the day listening to live bands, including Captain Midnight Band and Los Cheesies, shopping at a vendor market, and observing the brilliant light show. July 4; parade starts at 11 a.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m.; 170 Grant Ave., Firestone

Fort Collins

Sheldon Lake at City Park: Sign up for the FireKracker 5K to kick-start your day with a dose of endorphins. If running isn’t your sport, hitch a free trolley ride or just settle in for an afternoon of live tunes, a food truck rally, and an after-dark fireworks presentation. July 4; event starts at 7:30 a.m., fireworks at 9:35 p.m.; 1500 W. Mulberry St.. Fort Collins

Frisco

Frisco will not have fireworks this year.

Golden

Golden will not have fireworks this year.

Greeley

Island Grove Regional Park: Greeley Stampede is hosting the town’s anticipated Fourth of July parade—one of the largest in the state—and fireworks display. Watch from Island Grove Regional Park or up to 10 miles around it. July 4; parade starts at 9 a.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m.; 501 N. 14th Ave., Greeley

Highlands Ranch

Highland Heritage Regional Park: Bring your blanket and consider hailing an Uber to this freedom fete in Highlands Ranch—there isn’t much parking. Locally made food-truck fare will be available—or pack your own picnic—for noshing on while watching the luminous drone show. July 2; drone show starts at 9 p.m.; 9651 S. Quebec St., Highlands Ranch

Idaho Springs

Idaho Springs will not have fireworks this year.

Lakewood

Belmar Square Park: For this nighttime drone show, make sure to grab an optimal viewing spot (see the map here) and tune your phone to the soundtrack provided by MIX 100.3. Also make sure to stop by the vendor village, check out kids activities, and hear live performances from the likes of the Wash Park Band. July 3; event starts at 5 p.m., drone show around 9:15 p.m.; 7337 W. Alaska Drive, Lakewood

Leadville

Leadville will not have fireworks this year.

Littleton

Red fireworks on the Fourth of July in Littleton
Photo courtesy of Hudson Gardens

Clement Park: Early in the night, little ones can expend their energy inside the bouncy houses in the kids zone. Afterward, families should claim seats in the amphitheater for a performance from the William Brothers Band, then turn their attention to the sky for the explosive show. July 3; event starts at 5 p.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m.; 7306 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton

Hudson Gardens: Just because the ’90s are over doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy the music of the times. Hear tunes from Ninety Percent 90s, sip on cocktails and brews, and stick around for the fireworks after dark. July 3; event starts at 5 p.m., fireworks after concert; 6115 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton

Lone Tree

Prairie Sky Park: From a family-friendly bike ride to a selection of inflatables, games, and activities to live music from Sophia Scott, there is no excuse for boredom at this bash. Check out the town’s website for primo fireworks-spectating locations. July 4; event starts at 9 a.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m.; 9381 Crossington Way, Lone Tree

Longmont

Downtown Longmont: This celebration has the best of both worlds: pyrotechnics and a drone show. Both will be visible from the “street party” area, where visitors can also enjoy sounds from the likes of Atom Collective, check out carnival attractions, and score food and drink. (See here to scope out more fireworks viewing spots.) July 4; event starts at 5 p.m., drone show at 9:15 p.m., and fireworks around 9:30 p.m.; Emery St., between 1st and 2nd Ave., Longmont

Louisville

Coal Creek Golf Course: Sweet Cow, Punch Buggy Shave Ice, and Frost & Dough Dessert Truck will dish out cold treats to help you beat the heat while you party like a patriot. Round out the day with face painting, bouncy houses, festive music from the Boulder Concert Band, and the hallmark lights arrangement. July 4; event starts at 6 p.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m.; 585 W. Dillon Road, Louisville

Loveland

North Lake Park: After cancelling last year, Loveland is coming back with a bang to celebrate America’s 250th. Families can enjoy several food trucks, a DJ, and a Kids Zone with yard games and face painting. Don’t worry about space: There are three park locations to enjoy the show. July 4; event starts at 4 p.m., fireworks around 9:17 p.m.; 2750 N. Taft Ave., Loveland

Northglenn

EB Rains Jr. Memorial Park: We’d venture to guess that this is the only Front Range Fourth of July celebration to have a duck derby, in which participants bet on which racing rubber duck crosses the finish line first. Gambling-averse partygoers can peruse the car show, concerts, and beer garden. July 4; event starts at noon, fireworks at 9:15 p.m.; 11800 Community Center Drive, Northglenn

Parker

Salisbury Park: Parker is opting for a “remote viewing” event again this year, so host an at-home gathering, claim a spot at Salisbury Park, or head to one of the city’s other suggested viewing spots. At dusk, turn your attention toward the sky for the fireworks. July 4; fireworks around 9:30 p.m.; 11920 N. Motsenbocker Road, Parker

Silverthorne

Silverthorne will not have fireworks this year.

Thornton

Carpenter Park: Fireworks are only part of Thornton’s Independence Day extravaganza. Before the sky is illuminated, see trained parachutists jump from the sky, groove to a half-dozen bands on two stages, and sip a chilled beverage in the beer garden. July 4; event starts at noon, fireworks around 9:30 p.m.; 11000 Colorado Blvd., Thornton

Westminster

Westminster City Park: You won’t have to fight for a parking spot at this citywide celebration. Instead, take advantage of one of the city’s free shuttles, which stops at four different locations on its way to the event. Once there, grab a beer and catch plenty of live music before the light show. July 4; event starts at 4 p.m., fireworks at 9:15 p.m.; 10455 N. Sheridan Blvd., Westminster