Colorado communities are gearing up for dazzling fireworks displays and lively festivities this Independence Day. From parades to concerts and drone shows, residents across the state will have plenty of ways to celebrate July 4, 2025.
Authorities remind residents that personal fireworks that leave the ground are prohibited in all established communities. Pet owners are also encouraged to keep their animals indoors, as the loud noises can cause distress.
Here’s a list of fireworks shows across the Denver metro area and along the Front Range:
- Arvada
Stenger Sports Complex, 11200 W. 58th Avenue
Event begins at 5:30 p.m., fireworks at 9:15 p.m. - Aurora
Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway
Event begins at 6:30 p.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m. - Berthoud
Waggener Farm Park, 1000 N. Berthoud Pkwy.
Event begins at 5 p.m., fireworks at dusk - Brighton
Carmichael Park, 650 E. Southern St.
Event begins at 5 p.m., fireworks at dusk - Broomfield
Broomfield County Commons, 13200 Sheridan Blvd.
Event begins at 5 p.m., fireworks at 9:15 p.m. - Castle Rock
Show at former Acme Brick Facility
Best viewing from downtown, local parks, and Red Hawk neighborhood
Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. - Commerce City
DICK’s Sporting Goods Park (ticket required), 6000 Victory Way
Event begins at 5 p.m., soccer match at 7:30 p.m., fireworks after 10 p.m. - Denver – Colorado Rockies Games
Coors Field (ticket required), 2001 Blake St.
July 4 and July 5, fireworks after the game - Denver – Elitch Gardens
Elitch Gardens (ticket required), 2000 Elitch Cir.
Fireworks at park closing on July 5 - Denver – Indy Eve
Civic Center Park, 101 14th Ave.
Event begins at 5 p.m., drone show at 9:40 p.m. on July 3 - Englewood
Cornerstone Park and Belleview Park, 5150 S. Windermere St. & 5001 S. Inca Dr.
Event begins at 5 p.m., fireworks at 9:15 p.m. - Erie
Erie Community Park, 450 Powers St.
Event begins at 6 p.m., fireworks around 9 p.m. - Estes Park
Lake Estes
Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. - Firestone
Miners Park, 170 Grant Ave.
Event begins at 8 a.m., fireworks at dusk - Fort Collins
City Park, 1500 W Mulberry St.
Event begins at 7:30 a.m., fireworks at 9:35 p.m. - Fort Lupton
Community Park, 203 S. Harrison Ave.
Event begins at 3 p.m., fireworks at dusk - Glendale
Infinity Park, 950 S Birch St.
Movie at 7 p.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m. on July 2 - Greeley
Greeley Stampede (ticket required), 600 N 14th Ave.
Parade at 9 a.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m. - Highlands Ranch
Independence Day 5K at 7:30 a.m.
Parade at 8:45 a.m. along Highlands Ranch Pkwy
Fireworks at Highland Heritage Park, 9 p.m. - Lafayette
Waneka Lake Park Boat House, 1600 Caria Dr.
Event begins at 4 p.m., fireworks at dusk on June 28 - Lakewood
Downtown Lakewood
Event begins at 5 p.m., drone show at 9:15 p.m. on July 3 - Littleton
Clement Park, 7306 W. Bowles Ave.
Event begins at 5 p.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m. on July 3 - Lone Tree
Prairie Sky Park, 9381 Crossington Way
Event begins at 9 a.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m. - Longmont
Emery Street between 1st and 3rd Streets
Event begins at 5 p.m., drone and fireworks show at dark - Louisville
Coal Creek Golf Course, 585 West Dillon Rd.
Event begins at 6 p.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m. - Loveland
No fireworks show this year due to budget constraints - Northglenn
EB Rains Jr. Memorial Park, 11800 Community Center Dr.
Event begins at noon, fireworks at 9:15 p.m. - Parker
Salisbury Park, 11920 N Motsenbocker Rd
Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. - Thornton
Carpenter Park Fields, 11000 Colorado Blvd.
Event begins at noon, fireworks at 9:30 p.m. - Timnath
Timnath Reservoir
Event begins at 6 p.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m. - Wellington
Festival at Wellington Community Park, 8760 Buffalo Creek Pkwy, begins at 11 a.m.
Fireworks across from Eyestone Elementary School at 9:30 p.m. - Westminster
Westminster City Park, 10455 N. Sheridan Blvd.
Event begins at 4 p.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m. - Windsor
Boardwalk Park, 100 N 5th St.
Event begins at 1 p.m., fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
Residents are advised to arrive early to secure good viewing spots and to follow all safety guidelines at events.
