Colorado Celebrates July 4th
2011
Wherever one finds themselves in Colorado on the 4th of July there’s a nearby celebration eager to welcome residents and travelers. Below is a list of 35 communities with planned events, by no means is this a complete list, there are many more. Be aware that fireworks may be cancelled in areas where the fire danger is extreme.
Aspen – Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration.
Boulder – Ralphie’s Independence Day Blast – Community performances, sing-a-long, Ralphie (CU bison mascot) Run, color guard, fireworks at CU’s Folsom Stadium
Breckenridge – 4th of July Celebration, 10k trail run, hometown parade on Main Street, concerts at Riverwalk Center.
Colorado Springs – Flyovers, games, food, music by the Air Force Academy Band and the Colorado Springs Philharmonic, fireworks at the Air Force Academy football stadium.
Crested Butte – Pancake breakfast, fun and funky parade followed by a big water fight complete with fire truck, old-fashioned games, free patriotic concert, evening concert before the fireworks at the Crested Butte Mountain base area.
Cripple Creek – Live entertainment, beer garden and fireworks.
Dillon – 4th of July celebration at Town Park.
Durango – Breakfast and 5k at Rotary Park, 6pm parade, street dance on Main Avenue and fireworks.
Estes Park – Car show, cowboy sing-along, pancake breakfast, band concert and fireworks over Lake Estes.
Fort Collins – Daytime downtown live music, beer garden, pie eating contest, fireworks in City Park.
Georgetown – Parade, 5k race, BBQ, bucket brigade race. Watch the fireworks from the Fireworks Train high up on the Devil’s Gate bridge.
Glenwood Springs – 4th of July Fanfare.
Grand Junction – Parade, 4th of July on the Monument (Colorado National Monument), fireworks.
Grand Lake – Lakefront fireworks at dusk.
Highlands Ranch – Parade, run and celebration at Town Center, hot dog eating contest, fireman challenge, pet adoption fair, evening concert, fireworks.
Idaho Springs – Fireworks display over Bridal Veil Falls and Tayler Water Wheel.
Julesburg – Volunteer Fire Department fireworks display.
Keystone – Fishing derby, BBQ, live music, bike parade through the village, Kidtopia KidsFest, fireworks.
Lafayette – Late afternoon and evening events a Wanaka Lake Park, food concessions, beer garden, kids’ activities, concert, pie-eating contest, fireworks.
Lake City – Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration, family entertainment, parade, Air Force fly over, races in the town park, street dance music, fireworks.
La Junta – Old Time Fourth of July Celebration at Bent’s Fort, fireworks at La Junta Rodeo Grounds.
Louisville – Fireworks at the Coal Creek Golf Course, early evening kid activities, music by the Boulder Concert Band.
Loveland – Day long in North Lake Park, food, games, music, flag raising, fife & drum corps, largest fireworks in Northern Colorado.
Mancos – Potluck BBQ at the Bauer House, Fireworks at Boyle Park.
Montrose – All day event Cerise Park, fireworks.
Northglenn – Food booths, concert and fireworks at E.B. Rains, Jr. Memorial Park.
Ouray – Morning to night events starting with pancake breakfast, 10k run, parade, BBQ, water fight, kids games, music, fireworks.
Pagosa Springs – Carnival, arts & crafts festival, parade, community picnic, live music, Red Ryder Roundup Rodeo and fireworks.
Pueblo – Rollin’ on the Riverfront July 4 with the Pueblo Symphony.
Redstone – Bike decorating party, pie sale, food concessions, Air National Guard fly over salute, parade, water games.
Silver Plume – Ice cream social and baked goods in Dinger Park after the Georgetown BBQ.
Steamboat Springs – Pancake breakfast, parade, Art on the Mountain, block party with hot dogs and Routt (Routt County) beer floats, pro rodeo, fireworks over Howelsen Hill – also, cross country/Nordic combined roller ski race and Independence Day ski jumping extravaganza.
Telluride – Firemen’s Fourth of July Parade, community picnic, games, fireworks.
Vail – America Days Parade, picnic, patriotic concert, fireworks
Westcliffe – Parade, flea market, car and motorcycle show – fireworks have been canceled due to fire danger.
Happy and Safe July 4th to all.
I don’t think we would have ever paid attention to the unassuming building right along Interstate 70 but now we know to turn off at Exit 75. VJ’s opens for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Today’s breakfast special was a jumbo smoked sausage, 2 eggs, home fries and toast. Besides the typical breakfast fare selections include Toby’s Burrito, a Denver Omelet, grits and bone-in ham slice.
*Teddy Bear Days
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amboat Springs, July 9-10. Over 40 balloons launch each morning during the 31th annual balloon rodeo at Bald Eagle Lake. The 37th Art in the Park fills Lincoln Park, Steamboats largest art and craft festival.
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