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Denver
Coors Field, After the Colorado Rockies play the Arizona Diamondbacks, the stadium will be lit up with fireworks. July 1–2; after the game; 2001 Blake St.
Infinity Park Stadium, Glendale, Catch the show after a free performance by the Denver Municipal Band. July 1; 9:15 p.m.; 950 S. Birch St.
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Elitch Gardens, After the park closes, the iconic amusement park will put on a flashy display. July 3; 9 p.m.; 2000 Elitch Circle
Civic Center Park, Denver’s hallmark Independence Day celebration will include a performance by the Colorado Symphony, food trucks, and other fun. July 3; 9:30 p.m.; 101 W. 14th Ave.
Arvada
Stenger Sports Complex, Food trucks will be on-site at the city’s annual display. July 4; 9 p.m.; W. 58th Avenue and Oak Street
Aurora
Aurora Municipal Center, See a lineup of bands before the fireworks display. July 4; 9:30 p.m.; 151151 E. Alameda Pkwy.
Berthoud
Berthoud Recreation Center, Check out the beer garden, lawn games, and bouncy houses. July 3; 9:30 p.m.; 1000 Berthoud Pkwy.
Brighton
Riverdale Regional Park, The celebration will have cornhole, a 5K run, music, food, and beer. July 3; 9:30 p.m.; 9755 Henderson Road
Carmichael Park, Catch a lineup of live music before the light show. July 4; dusk; 650 E. Southern St.
Broomfield
Broomfield County Commons Park, The celebration has face painting, softball and Nerf gun games, and a beer garden. July 4; 9:30 p.m.; 13200 Sheridan Blvd.
Castle Pines
Elk Ridge Park, In lieu of fireworks, the town will have a 10-minute 100-drone light show after dark. July 3; dusk; 7005 Mira Vista Lane
Commerce City
Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, After the Colorado Rapids game, see the largest public fireworks show in the state. July 4; after the game around 9:30 p.m.; 6000 Victory Way (if not attending game, watch from parking lots)
Erie
Erie Community Park, Food trucks will be on-site for Erie’s celebration. July 3; 9:30 p.m.; 450 Powers St.
Estes Park
Stanley Park, Sip local craft beer and listen to music before the show. July 4; 9 p.m.; 690 Big Thompson Ave.
Firestone
Miner’s Park, Before the show, there will be a parade and other family-friendly activities. July 4; 9:30 p.m.; 178-198 Grant Ave.
Fort Collins
Sheldon Lake at City Park, The town’s celebration includes a golf tournament, 5K, music, and a food truck rally. July 2; 9:35 p.m.; 1500 W. Mulberry St.
Greeley
Island Grove Park, Greeley Stampede is hosting the town’s fireworks display; watch from Island Grove Park or up to 10 miles around the park. July 4; 9:30 p.m.; 501 N. 14th Ave.
Highlands Ranch
Highland Heritage Regional Park, Food trucks will be on-site at the park. July 4; 9:30; 9651 S. Quebec St.
Lafayette
Waneka Lake Park, Lafayette will have kids activities, music, and food before the after-dark display. July 2; at dusk; 1600 Carea Drive
Littleton
Clement Park, Listen to live music and partake in family programming before the show. July 1; 9:30 p.m.; 7306 W. Bowles Ave.
Lone Tree
Prairie Sky Park, Enjoy music and family entertainment before the fireworks. July 4; 9:30 p.m.; 9381 Crossington Way
Longmont
Fox Hill Golf Club, See the Hazel Miller Band play before the lights show. July 4; 9:15 p.m.; 1400 CO-119
Louisville
Coal Creek Golf Course, Grab a free hot dog and enjoy bouncy houses, face painting, and music at this event. July 4; 9:45 p.m.; 585 W. Dillon Road
Loveland
North Lake Park, Cornhole, live music, and a beer garden will be at this patriotic bash. July 4; 9:17 p.m.; Taft Avenue and 29th Street
Northglenn
EB Rains Jr. Memorial Park, See a car show, duck derby, and more. July 4; around 9 p.m.; 11800 Community Center Drive
Parker
Salisbury Park, In lieu of fireworks, Parker will be hosting a 150-light drone show. July 4; 9:30 p.m.; 12010 N. Motsenbocker Road
Thornton
Carpenter Park, See parachutists, live music, and more. July 4; 9:30 p.m.; 108th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard
Westminster
Westminster City Park, Food and beer will be available on-site. July 4; 9:15 p.m.; 10455 Sheridan Blvd.
Canceled Fireworks This Year:
Alamosa, Boulder, Castle Rock, Englewood, Frisco, Golden, Lakewood