Best 4th of July Celebrations in NOCO!

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! ✨

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

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

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.

Avant Garde Aleworks 6 Year Anniversary Party July 4-6, 2025

Celebrate six years of craft beer with Avant Garde Aleworks at our GOLDEN 6th Anniversary Party! We're pulling out all the stops with exclusive new beer releases, including a special barrel-aged brew you won’t want to miss. To make the occasion even more special, we’re offering a commemorative "Keep the Glass" – available while supplies last!

9-9:30APX. - FIREWORKS BETWEEN U.S. HWYS 24 & 36 FREE
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

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

10am Parade

Flyover is scheduled at 11AM * (weather and schedule permitting)

11am - 9:30pm Miner's Park Festivities

9:30pm Fireworks

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Fort Collins

7:30 - Noon FireKracker 5K & Kids Fun Run

10am- 2pm Avery House Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration

7:30am - 10:30pm 4th of July Independence Day Community Celebration including the Parade!

7:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m Food Truck Rally City Park
10 a.m. Independence Day Parade Mountain Ave.

Noon-4pm City Park Pool special hours

Noon-5 p.m. Trolley Rides City Park to Old Town
11am - 3p.m. Family Fun Zone
4-8:30 p.m. Live Music and Fun in City Park
9:35 p.m. Fireworks Celebration Sheldon Lake at City Park
Free shuttle service available from Transfort!