Where to celebrate 4th of July in Colorado
COLORADO, USA (KRDO)-- There’s only one day left before 4th of July celebrations commence and if you’re looking to get out and into the community with your friends and family, here’s a round-up list of events where you can celebrate this Independence Day.
BSA Troop 149's 20th Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
Grab a bite to eat (or all the bites you can eat) at the 20th Annual Breakfast Fundraiser.
- Where: Falcon Fire Station #1 at Stapleton; 12072 Royal County Down Road
- On the corner of Stapleton Road and Meridian Ranch Boulevard.
- When: 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- What: All you can eat pancakes and a single serving of scrambled eggs, breakfast meat, and juice or coffee
- Ages 4 and under eat free; $4 for ages 5-10, $6 ages 11+
Scouts will be serving food at tables outside or you can get your breakfast to-go. Celebrate the 4th at this annual community event!
Red White and Blues in Mountain Village
Celebrate the Fourth of July with the whole family at Mountain Village’s Red, White and Blues Celebration event!
- Where: Mountain Village Center
- When: Monday, July 3, and Tuesday, July 4 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- What: Carnival games, magic shows, ice cream socials, live music, a dunk tank, a mini circus show, and more!
For a full weekend schedule visit the link here.
Family Fourth at Rock Ledge Ranch
Bring your family and celebrate the Fourth of July Rock Ledge style.
- Where: Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site; 3105 gateway Road
- When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- What: Activities, live music, reenactments, live performances, carnival games, a candy scramble, wagon rides, and more!
- Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for seniors (55=), $4 for children ages 6-17, Children ages 5 and under are free
For more information click the link here.
Star-Spangled Symphony, July 4th Block Party and 4th of July Symphony
The Star Spangled Symphony & Fourth of July Fireworks continues the beloved nearly 50-year tradition of pairing musical offerings from the Colorado Springs Philharmonic with free community fireworks displays.
- Where: Downtown Colorado Springs
- When: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- What: Free performance from the Philharmonic and a Block Party at the Pikes Peak Center.
- Fireworks show begins at 9:15 p.m.
Visit the link here for complete details, including a full schedule of events and fireworks map.
Boulder Symphony 4th of July Concert Celebration
Join the community in an unforgettable evening of music from an array of compositions from the symphony’s musicians. Afterwards, guests can see a drone show at Folsom Field!
- Where: Boulder Bandshell; 1212 Canyon Boulevard
- When: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Tickets are $15 for general admission and $5 for children 16 and under
For more information about the Boulder Symphony’s July 4th Concert Celebration visit the link here.
The Gold Camp 4th of July Event
Come spend the day in the historic mining town of Cripple Creek for a daylong event to celebrate our nation’s birthday!
- Where: Cripple Creek; Bennett Avenue
- When: All day
- Who: Victor-Cripple Creek American Legion posts 171 & Gold Camp Association
- What: Food, music, beer tent, fireworks display, and the world famous Cripple Creek Donkeys!
Bring your family and friends to round out your 4th of July evening! For more information, call (719)-659-4283 or visit the link here.
American Independence at Bent’s Fort
The public is invited to join the community of Bent’s Old Fort to celebrate American Independence during its Old-Fashioned 4th Celebration.
- Where: Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site; Colorado Highway 194, eight miles east of La Junta or 15 miles west of Las Animas.
- When: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- What: The event will be celebrated at the fort “1840’s-style” complete with games, a pinata, a flag drawing, and historic weapons demonstrations.
- Fees are $10 per person aged 16 and up. Kids 15 and under are free.
Visitors are recommended to come early to avoid long lines and prepare for changing weather. Comfortable shoes, sunscreen, and plenty of water are also highly recommended for this event.
Below is a full schedule of the event:
- 1 p.m.: Reading of the Declaration of Independence
- 1:15 p.m.: Tolling of the Bell to Ring In each State in the Union
- 1:30 p.m.: Historic Weapons Program
- 2:15 p.m.: Tug of War
- 2:30 p.m.: Water Bucket Relay
- 2:45 p.m.: Piñata Break
- 3 p.m.: Flag Give-away
- 4 p.m.: Fort and Parking Lot Closed
For more information, visit the park’s website at the link here or call the park at (719)-383-5010.
Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo
The Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo Foundation is proud to host its annual Rollin’ on the Riverwalk Event
- Where: 125 Riverwalk Place
- When: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- What: Fireworks show, food vendors, live entertainment, $4 boat rides
The Foundation will be closing Alan Hamel Avenue and Main Street. Guests are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and blankets and not forget their dancing boots!
Below is full schedule of the 4th of July Celebrations:
- 12 p.m.: Boats open
- 4 p.m.: Event starts
- 5 p.m.: Jacob Christopher Performance
- 7 to 7:30 p.m.: Posting of our Nations Colors (Pueblo Veterans Ritual Team)
- 7:50 to 9:20 p.m.: Rhett Haney performance
- 9:30 p.m.: Fireworks show begins
For more information call (719)-595-0242.
Pueblo West 4th of July Parade
Join the Pueblo West Metropolitan District as they host their Jack Fowler Memorial Fourth of July “Wet” Parade.
- Where: Joe Martinez Blvd., stretching from Gadsden Drive to Civic Center Drive.
- A "dry" section will be designated from Gadsden Drive to Camrose Drive where water play is not allowed. The "wet" portion of the parade will commence at Camrose Drive.
- When: 10:30 a.m.
- What: Water-related activities and a Food Truck Market at Civic Center Park
It is recommended that paradegoers utilize the U.S. Highway 50 to South McCulloch Blvd., proceeding south to Joe Martinez Blvd.
They are permitted to park along Joe Martinez Blvd. up to 72 hours in advance and should arrive at the parade route prior to the 10 a.m. closure.
Before the parade, the intersection of Purcell Blvd. and Joe Martinez Blvd. will be closed at 7 a.m. and Joe Martinez Blvd. at South McCulloch Blvd. will be closed at 10 a.m.
Those arriving after 10 a.m. will need to use side streets adjacent to Joe Martinez Blvd.
After the parade, designated routes will direct paradegoers through major side streets toward Hahns Peak Ave. or South McCulloch Blvd.
Below is a list of policies in place ahead of the event:
Permissible Uses during the Wet Section:
- Water gun devices such as water pistols, super soakers, and other homemade devices that do not require an external power source.
- Sprayers, buckets, or garden hoses that can be operated without power.
Prohibited Items
- High-power pressure water sprayers.
- Water trucks with pressure producing capabilities.
- Large totes used to carry large volumes of water that require a pump to expel the water through hoses.
- Any additives such as foaming agents, soaps, or other chemicals.
- Water balloons.
Spectator Conduct:
- Spectators MUST NOT enter the parade route and MUST remain alongside the roadway.
- Spectators SHOULD NOT engage in any form of water fight with other spectators unless all parties willingly participate.
- Spectators are expected to show respect for participants in the dry section of the parade.
- Spectators should also demonstrate respect for the numerous volunteers, law enforcement personnel, security officers, firefighters, and EMS personnel who work to ensure a safe event.
For more information call (719)-352-2741.
