Hold on, your holiday weekend is almost here!!
If you’re not escaping to the mountains, there are many Independence Day activities in the Metro Denver Area.
Here are some options for family-friendly daytime activities and nighttime fireworks displays.
The weather will be in the mid-80s with a good chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon, so don’t forget your umbrella!
Friday July 1st
Cranmer Park
4501 E 1st Ave, Denver, CO 80220
FREE
Community picnic, concert, and fireworks
6PM through the end of the fireworks display
More info here: https://denverhilltop.com/events/cranmer-park-community-picnic-concert/
Infinity Park
950 S Birch St, Glendale, CO 80246
FREE
Movie shorts, food trucks, and fireworks
7:30PM gates open, fireworks at 9:30PM
More info here: https://www.infinityparkatglendale.com/events/fireworks/
Saturday, July 2nd
Four Mile Historic Park
715 S. Forest St. Denver, CO 80246
$8 for youth, $10 for adults, 6yrs and under: FREE
Music, crafts and historical re-enactments
10AM-4PM
More info here: https://www.fourmilepark.org/independence-celebration/
Sunday, July 3rd
Elk Ridge Park
7005 Mira Vista Ln, Castle Pines CO 80108
FREE
Summerstage Drone Light Show
5:30PM-8:30PM
More info here: https://www.castlepinesco.gov/event/summerstage-3/
Civic Center Park
Broadway and Colfax
FREE
Live music including the Colorado Symphony, food trucks and fireworks
5PM-10PM
More info here: https://www.civiccenterpark.org/independenceeve
Elitch Gardens
2000 Elitch Circle Denver, CO 80204
Regular admission prices
9PM fireworks show
Fireworks display
More info here: https://www.elitchgardens.com/event/fireworks-2/
Monday, July 4th
Central Park
29th and Roslyn
Suggested donation of $5/adults, $3/children (donations benefit Moms Demand Action)
9AM
Annual pancake breakfast and parade
More info here: https://www.mca80238.com/programs/signature-events/4th-of-july-pancake-breakfast-parade
Lions Park
1300 10th St Golden, CO 80401
FREE
11:30AM-9:30PM
Live music and food trucks
More info here: https://www.goldenlionsclub.org/4th-of-july-festival
Lone Tree Elementary and Prairie Sky Park
9375 Heritage Hills Cir, Lone Tree, CO 80124
FREE, reservations required for ‘Family Fun Park’
9AM-1PM
Family walk/ride to Prairie Sky Park for family fun with inflatables, games, and food trucks
More info here: https://cityoflonetree.com/cityevents/july4/