4th of July Holiday Weekend Colorado Event Guide

4th of July Holiday Weekend Colorado Event Guide

🎆 Denver Metro Holiday Events (July 3–7)

1. Indy Eve at Civic Center Park – July 3

  • Time & Location: 5 p.m. festival, drone show at ~9:40 p.m. in Civic Center Park, Denver 

  • Details: Live music + food & vendor market, drone fireworks show.

  • Link: Denver Official Site

2. Coors Field Fireworks – July 4 & 5

3. Dick’s Sporting Goods Park – 4thFest – July 4

  • Info: Colorado Rapids match at 7:30 p.m., followed by “largest public fireworks show in Colorado” 

  • Link: Rapids Events

4. Elitch Gardens Fireworks – July 5

  • At 9 p.m. boost your theme‑park day with a grand pyrotechnics finale 

  • Link: Elitch Gardens

5. Lowry Independence Parade – July 4

6. Surrounding Communities’ Firework Shows

🌟 Colorado Springs Holiday Highlights

1. Star‑Spangled Symphony & Fireworks – July 4

  • Gates Open: 5:30 p.m. at Ford Amphitheater

  • Concert: Colorado Springs Philharmonic at 6:30 p.m., fireworks at ~9 p.m. 

  • Link: CS Philharmonic / Events

2. Fort Carson Freedom Fest – June 28

  • But still within your blog window: 4–10 p.m. with live bands (Vertical Horizon, Anberlin, Default), bounce houses, food vendors, 21‑gun salute & fireworks at ~10:05 p.m.

  • Link: Fort Carson MWR

3. Meridian Ranch 5K & Fireworks – June 28

4. Switchbacks FC Fireworks Game – July 4

  • Game at 7 p.m. vs Louisville City FC, fireworks post‑match at Weidner Field 

  • Link: Switchbacks FC

5. Historic Family Fourth at Rock Ledge Ranch – July 4

6. Downtown Food Tour – July 4

  • Starts 12 p.m.: Guided tasting tour of 4–5 top eateries, $78 per person visitcos.com

7. Paddle Yoga & Glow SUP – July 4

  • Morning Paddle Yoga (8–10 a.m.) + brunch, and a Glow SUP (7:45–9 p.m.) on Quail Lake – see fireworks over the Springs visitcos.com

 

Don’t forget—Mountain Standard Goods is open all holiday weekend long!

Whether you’re heading to a parade, fireworks show, or just enjoying the summer vibes, swing by and shop with us. On Thursday, July 4th, we’ll be open for special holiday hours: 10AM–4PM in Colorado Springs and 11AM–4PM in Denver. For the rest of the weekend, you can expect regular store hours in both locations. Come grab your summer essentials before the celebrations begin!

🎨 Art, Music & Markets

Cherry Creek Arts Festival – Denver (July 4–6)

Red Rocks Concerts

  • Check Red Rocks Amphitheatre schedule around July 3–7; summer lineup usually includes diverse acts 

  • Link: Red Rocks Events

🚴 Active & Community Races

🛍️ Markets & Festivals

  • Green Box Arts Block Party – Green Mountain Falls, July 4: Live brass band, aerial show, food & water lantern launch – free entry; lantern kits ~$10 visitcos.com

  • Paddle Yoga + Brunch vendor setups include local food & craft stalls (Colorado Springs)

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