Where To Watch Fireworks In Colorado For The 4th Of July In 2014
Independence Eve fireworks in 2013 (credit: Kevin Hartfield)
Below are some of the major scheduled fireworks displays in Colorado for the Fourth of July in 2014.
Some displays may be canceled due to weather or fire danger. See a list of canceled shows at the bottom of this list. Contact the city or local organization prior to the show for changes, cancellations and more information.
July 3
Avon - "Salute to the USA" at Harry A. Nottingham Park on Benchmark Road, celebration starts at 5 p.m. More information: avon.org
Denver - Independence Eve, Civic Center Park, Colfax Avenue and Broadway, 8 p.m. Fireworks, music & more ... CBSDenver.com/IndependenceEve
Denver - Coors Field, fireworks following the Rockies game. The Rockies are holding a lottery for Rockpile and Rooftop tickets at 10 a.m. on Saturday. More information: colorado.rockies.mlb.com/col/ticketing/fireworks.jsp
Erie - Festivities at Colorado National Golf Club start at 5 p.m. 2700 Vista Parkway, coloradonationalgolfclub.com
Fort Carson - Iron Horse Park, 6751 Sheridan Ave., 9:15 p.m. Events, including a corn maze and a rock wall, begin at 4 p.m. More information: mwrfortcarson.com/#!4th-on-the-3rd/c1023/
Littleton/Jefferson County - Clement Park, 7306 W. Bowles Ave., 9:30 p.m. Other events, including live music, begin at 5 p.m. More information: ifoothills.org/rwy.asp
July 4
Arvada - Lutz/Stenger Sports Complex, 58th Avenue and Oak Street, dusk. More information: arvada.org/arvada-center-banquet-and-conference-facilities/fourth-of-july/
Aspen - Aspen Mountain, 9:15 p.m. Other events, including a picnic and carnival, begin at 8 a.m. More information: aspenchamber.org/calendar-of-events/annual-special-events/4th-of-July/
Aurora - Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, 9:30 p.m. Other events, including a live concert, begin at 6 p.m. More information: auroragov.org/CityHall/MediaandNewsUpdates/NewsUpdates/019888%20
Boulder - Folsom Field, 2400 Colorado Ave., 9:40 p.m. More information: boulder4thofjuly.com
Breckenridge - 9:45 p.m. Other events, including a parade and concert, precede the fireworks. More information: gobreck.com/events/fourth-july
Broomfield - Broomfield County Commons, 13200 Sheridan Blvd., 9:30 p.m. Other events, including carnival games, begin at 5:30 p.m. More information: broomfield.org/index.aspx?nid=611
Castle Rock - Metzler Ranch Community Park, 4175 Trail Boss Road, 9:45 p.m. More information: CRgov.com/fireworks
Colorado Springs - Memorial Park, 1605 E. Pikes Peak Ave., dusk. A classical music concert begins at 7:30 p.m., followed by fireworks. More information: csphilharmonic.org/concert/independence-day-2/
Commerce City - Dick's Sporting Goods Park, fireworks following the Rapids game. More information: coloradorapids.com/4thfestcolorado/
Denver - Elitch Gardens, 2000 Elitch Circle, dusk. More information: elitchgardens.com/events/independence-day-fireworks/
Denver - Coors Field, fireworks following the Rockies game. The Rockies are holding a lottery for Rockpile and Rooftop tickets at 10 a.m. on Saturday. More information: colorado.rockies.mlb.com/col/ticketing/fireworks.jsp
Denver - Sports Authority Field at Mile High, fireworks following the Outlaws game. More information: denveroutlaws.com/game/255/fri-july-04-outlaws-vs-cannons/
Estes Park - Lake Estes, 9:30 p.m. More information: visitestespark.com/events-calendar/special-events/july-4/
Fairplay - 9 p.m. Other events, including live music and a parade, begin at 5 p.m. More information: fairplayco.us/events.html
Fort Collins - City Park, 1500 West Mulberry St., 9:35 p.m. More information: fcgov.com/july4th/?key=4thofjuly
Frisco/Dillon - Dillon Reservoir, 9:30 p.m. More information: townoffrisco.com/events/4th-of-july/
Golden - Lions Park, 1300 10th St., dusk. More information: cityofgolden.net/event/lions-club-july-4th-festival-2014/
Gunnison - Jorgensen Park, 9:15 p.m. Other events, including live music, begin at 4 p.m. More information: gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/63rd-annual-gunnison-fourth-july-celebration/
Highlands Ranch, Town Center Drive and Sgt. Chris Falkel Drive, 9:15 p.m. More information: hrcaonline.org/home/tabid/733/ctl/viewdetail/mid/3399/itemid/5792/d/20140704/July-4th-Parade%2c-Run--Celebration-at-Town-Center.aspx
Indian Hills - Indian Hills Fire Station, 4476 Parmalee Gulch Road, 9:20 p.m. More information: 303-697-4568
Lafayette - Waneka Lake, 1600 Caria Drive, fireworks at dusk. More information: cityoflafayette.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=2629
Loveland - Lake Loveland, 9:15 p.m. Early events include a car show and band, drum and dance performances. More information: www.ci.loveland.co.us/index.aspx?page=691
Thornton - Carpenter Park Fields, 3498 East 112th Avenue, 9:30 p.m. More information: cityofthornton.net/Festivals/Pages/FourthofJuly.aspx
Westminster - City Park, 10455 Sheridan Blvd., 9:15 p.m. More information: www.ci.westminster.co.us/Eservices/Events/Event.aspx?evtid=6401
Vail - Golden Peak, 9:30 p.m. More information: vailamericadays.com/#!fireworks/c1rlo/
July 5
Copper Mountain - 9 p.m. More information: coppercolorado.com/summer/events_and_activities/calendar/966920009/
Canceled shows
Louisville (due to flood damage to city's golf course where fireworks are normally set off)