Celebrating our nation's Declaration of Independence on July 4th
is a long-standing tradition,
but do you know some of these facts?
🎇 The declaration stated the 13 colonies separation from the British empire and open with the most famous and important statement “We hold these truths to be self-evident that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”
🧨 July 2nd is when the Declaration of Independence was voted on. The actual paperwork was not ready and signed until the 4th. The Liberty Bell did not actually ring on the 4th (or the 2nd), it rang on the 8th during the first public reading.
🎆 Three of our presidents died on the 4th of July Holiday. John Adams, Thomas Jefferson died within hours of each other July 4th, 1826. James Monroe died on Independence Day in 1831.
🎇 Independence Day has always been celebrated in showing of patriotic symbols like red, white & blue items, Stars, Stripes, Flags, etc. Celebrations including parades, public readings of the Declaration of independence. Cannons firing became non-existent around the 1890s. Military salutes continue as a show of patriotism, and fireworks were the earliest federal authorized way to celebrate being declared in 1777.
🧨 Over 1400 cities across the nation celebrate the 4th with fireworks. Macy’s fireworks celebration is the largest in the nation with over 75000lbs being displayed in the 1/2 hour show which is viewed by over 2 million people. In 1941 (some say 1938) was when the 4th was declared a federal holiday.
🎆 Don’t forget that we as a nation also celebrate with FOOD! Much of it is grilled meat of various kinds! We also love fruit and watermelon is the most popular on this holiday.
✨ No matter how you celebrate the day of America’s independence one thing is for sure. You will be looking for fireworks! ✨
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Find your favorite place to enjoy the lights in the sky.
NOTE: All events are on July 4th unless stated otherwise.
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Berthoud's July 4 Fireworks Are Still On as of 7/2/26.
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July 3rd
Berthoud 4th of July Fireworks & Celebration On July 3rd!
5pm - Dusk Celebration is at the Waggener Farm Park, there will be music, food trucks, activities, and, of course, fireworks!
5:30pm Musical guest begin.
Dusk Fireworks begin
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Estes Park's July 4 Fireworks Postponed Due to Wildfire Conditions (7/2/26)
July 4th 10AM -10:30PM AMERICAN LEGION 119 CELEBRATION $25 for a full day of fun and food.
11am Come celebrate and honor our country with music, food, drinks, fun and games. Burgers, brats, Jenga, corn hole, a dunk tank.
10am Car show
3pm - 6pm Concert
6pm - Fireworks start Mountain Town Rockers
4th of July Parade - Estes Park Center 10am
Post up along the Administration Building Promenade and watch YMCA of the Rockies’ staff and guests celebrate Independence Day with our 4th of July parade. Candy and fun are promised and all are welcome to attend!
6:30PM - BIG BANG! CONCERT ESTES PARK EVENTS COMPLEX
A perfect way to cap your Estes Park 4th of July! Grandstand seating overlooking the rodeo arena, Lake Estes and the Mummy Range mountains. This year we bring The Long Run, an award-winning band that tributes the music of The Eagles--like no other. Plenty of food, local brewery beer/spirits, free parking and covered seating makes this venue work for all ages. The concert ends as the fireworks start over lake Estes. Come celebrate the day! Purchase tickets here.
9-9:30APX. - FIREWORKS BETWEEN U.S. HWYS 24 & 36 FREE - POSTPONED
Watch one of Colorado's most brilliant fireworks displays unfold in the sky over Lake Estes. Bring your blanket or lawn chair and find a spot along Lake Estes to watch the colors unfold to celebrate the 4th of July! Fireworks begin apx. 9:30pm (after the Eagles tribute band concert ends) @ 1770 Big Thompson Ave. Great views all over town. Stanley Park is the hot spot. Shuttle service available.
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Firestone's July 4 Fireworks Are Still On as of 7/2/26.
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JULY 4TH - Celebrate Independence Day at the 23rd Annual 4th of July Celebration—a day bursting with patriotic fun for all ages! Start with a lively parade full of local flair and community spirit, then dive into a full lineup of activities everyone will love. Satisfy your cravings with mouthwatering eats from food trucks and discover unique treasures at the vendor market. As night falls, enjoy live music that sets the perfect vibe before the grand finale: a spectacular fireworks show lighting up the sky
Facebook link for updates 7/2/26 no cancelation at this time.
10am Parade
11am - 9:30pm Miner's Park Festivities
9:30pm Fireworks
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Fort Collins July 4 Fireworks Are Still On as of 7/2/26.
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7:30 - Noon FireKracker 5K & Kids Fun Run
11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Elevations Credit Union’s Family Fun Zone
11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Touch-A-Truck and Walk Through History display
11 a.m.-9 p.m.: Food trucks
Noon-4 p.m.: Special hours at City Park Pool
Noon-5 p.m.: Trolley rides
3:30-8:30 p.m.: Live music by The Robin Lewis Band, Salsa Forte and The Pamlico Sound
9:35 p.m.: Fireworks over Sheldon Lake
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Greeley's July 4 Fireworks Are Still On as of 7/2/26.
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9am Independents Day Parade travels 10th Ave beginning at University center ending at Union Colony Civic Center
2pm Reading of The Declaration of Independence
June 24– July 5th Greeley Stampede Calendar for the day. Kids Korral.
6 pm at Island Grove Greeley Stampede the nightly Parade In The Park
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Longmont July 3rd & 4th
Longmont's July 4 Fireworks Are Still On as of 7/2/26.
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July 3: 6pm Longmont’s Backyard Concert Roosevelt Park
5pm - 11pm Free Family Festival 2nd Ave. & Emery St.
11:30am - 3pm Afternoon Concert in the Park Symphony Performance Returns to Thompson Park
5pm - 745pm Bands list and times
9:15 pm - 9:30 pm: Drone Show
9:30pm - 10pm Fireworks show
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Loveland
Loveland's July 4 Fireworks Are Still On as of 7/2/26.
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8am – 9am Loveland Liberty 5K July 4 at Fairgrounds Park or Virtually your choice.
10am - 5pm 4th of July Party @ Winona Pool
11pm-5pm Buckhorn Northern Railroad Train Rides at North Lake Park (The train has been under repair - check back to see if it's up and running - follow this link)
9:17pm Fireworks are back this year!!!
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Independence Day Bike Parade
10 - 12 am Decorating Supplies available
10:30 Parade Begins
Red Feather Lakes July 4 Fireworks Postponed Due to Wildfire Conditions (7/2/26)
July 4
Red Feather Lakes Independence celebration
8-11:30 am Kids Fishing contest - @ Ramona Lake 12pm awards given
9am-4pm Craft Fair - POA Little Building Fire Barn
9am-4pm Used Book Sale @ Library patio
Breakfast & Lunch Food Trucks
2pm Parade - Ramona Dr through Main St. (Line up at 1:30pm)
3pm Reading of Names @ Memorial Park
3pm Library Fun @ Community Park (Kids Games)
July 5
8am - 11am Pancake Breakfast
1pm Bingo
3pm Annual Membership Meeting & Crowing of Princesses
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Timnath's July 4 Fireworks Are Still On as of 7/2/26.
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6pm -10pm 4th of July Celebration @ Timnath Reservoir
9:30pm Fireworks Bring your lawn chairs, games and picnic for a fun evening Drive-in style.
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Wellington's July 4 Fireworks Are Still On as of 7/2/26.
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7-10am Pancake Breakfast Filling Station (3906 Cleveland Avenue)
10am- 11am 4th of July Parade Along Cleveland Ave from 1st st and 5th st.
11am - 2pm Festival at Wellington Community Park (8760 Buffalo Creek Parkway)
11am - 2pm Marketplace Centennial Park
8am - 2pm Car Show Centennial Park
7:30 Wellington Community Band Eyestone South Parking Lot
9:15pm Fireworks 6th st.
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Wellington's July 4 Fireworks Are Still On as of 7/2/26.
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12pm - 9:30 pm Concessions and events
11am - 7pm boat rentals (non motor boat day on the lake)
1pm - 9pm Live Music
7:15 - 9:15pm Boardwalk park 4th of July Celebration Live Music with Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra
9:15pm Fireworks Estimated time of Fireworks over Windsor Lake.
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