From patriotic parades to mountain fireworks, these are the best 4th of July events in Northern Colorado.
Looking for 4th of July events or things to do? Spend Independence Day keeping cool out at one of the best lakes near Fort Collins or hanging at the best breweries and having fun at these celebratory, neighborhood events. The best part about some of these 4th of July events? You can end the evening with a patriotic bang of dazzling fireworks in the night sky.
Estes Park
4th of July Celebration⎪On July 4th spend the afternoon enjoying hiking, bike riding, paddle boating, miniature or real-size golf and all the adventures Estes Park has to offer.
- The Big Bang! Concert is everything you are looking for in one location! A view of the fireworks along with music, food, local craft beer and wine at the Estes Park Fairgrounds in the grandstands. Buy tickets here.
- The Fireworks Show starts around 9 over Lake Estes. You won’t want to miss one of Colorado’s most glorious fireworks displays! Find a grassy spot at Stanley Park, along the Lake Estes Trail or on your favorite mountainside to join in this annual tradition of national pride.
Fort Collins
Independence Day Community Celebration⎪The City of Fort Collins and Elevations Credit Union are happy to host the 2024 Independence Day Community Celebration on July 4 with a full day of family-friendly events and activities. the City will host a day of festivities in Fort Collins, with activities including the Firecracker 5K, Stars & Stripes Golf Tournament, parade, food truck rally and more! The day will conclude with fireworks at City Park.
Old-Fashioned Fourth Of July At The 1879 Avery House⎪Celebrate an old-fashioned Independence Day on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at the 1879 Avery House from 10am to 2pm at 328 W. Mountain Ave. Lawn games are free for all ages. Tours of the Avery House are available for $5 per guest, with the day’s final tour beginning at 1pm.
This community event coincides with the City of Fort Collins Independence Day parade which steps off at 10am right in front of the Avery House. The parade marches west on Mountain Avenue to City Park. Following your parade viewing, walk to the Avery House lawn and continue the July 4th festivities.
Come out to play old-fashioned games such as croquet and bean bag toss. Make crafts and purchase Fort Collins history-related gifts and souvenirs. Enjoy live Bluegrass music throughout the event and a special performance by the Fort Collins Symphony Brass Quintet from 11:30 am to noon. The Avery House, 328 W. Mountain Avenue, Fort Collins, CO
Greeley
Independence Day Parade⎪9-11am. July 4. 10th Avenue- UNC to Downtown Greeley
Greeley Stampede Fireworks⎪To enjoy the fireworks show, the Greeley Stampede is asking community members to watch from a distance. The fireworks are visible from up to 10 miles away from the park, so there are a number of options around the Greeley area to view the show. The fireworks on July 4th, 2020 will begin at approximately 9:30pm, weather dependent and will go on for approximately 20 minutes. Island Grove Park, 501 N 14th Ave, Greeley, CO
Longmont
Fireworks, Your Family, and the 4th of July⎪Longmont’s annual fireworks show will take place at a new location on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Fireworks, courtesy of Skyline Kiwanis, will launch from the Longmont Fire Training Center at 111 1st Avenue. The St. Vrain Valley School District Drone Academy, sponsored by NextLight, will provide additional magic in the sky.
Loveland
July 4 Festival ⎪Live music, Kid’s races, so much food, cornhole and more! The fun starts at 10am and ends with fireworks beginning at 9:20pm. North Lake Park, corner of Taft Avenue & 29th Street, Loveland, CO
Loveland Liberty 5K⎪This race is for all ages and abilities! Welcome to Northern Colorado’s favorite community-based running club, Sweetheart City Racing! See you at the finish line at the Liberty 5K! 8-10:30am on July 4. Fairgrounds Park, 700 South Railroad Avenue, Loveland, CO
Fourth of July Fireworks⎪They will start at approximately 9:17pm and will be launched over the swim beach of Lake Loveland
Timnath
4th of July Celebration⎪They’re excited to invite Timnath residents to celebrate Independence Day at Timnath’s 4th of July Celebration on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at the Timnath Reservoir! Enjoy live entertainment, a variety of family activities, and delicious eats from local food trucks. Festivities kick off at 6 p.m. with live music. The night will end with a spectacular pyro-musical fireworks show over the reservoir, beginning at 9:30 p.m.. Timnath Reservoir, Timnath CO
Wellington
Fourth of July Parade⎪Parade begins at 10:00 am on Cleveland Avenue in Wellington.
- Pancake Breakfast – 7 a.m. -10 a.m. Hosted by The Wellington Filling Station (3906 Cleveland Ave.).
- Parade – 10 a.m. Cleveland Avenue (registration closed).
- Beer Garden and Skate Jam – 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Centennial Park. Hosted by American Legion Wellington Post 176 and Sk8well. (Members of the Parks, Recreation, Open Spaces, and Trails Advisory Board will be on hand raising money for the Veterans Memorial Plaza project.)
- Festival – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wellington Community Park (8760 Buffalo Creek Parkway). Shuttle available.
- Wellington Community Band concert – 7:30 p.m. Eyestone South parking lot. The Wellington Community Band will play a free concert from the Eyestone South parking lot as residents gather to watch the fireworks.
- Fireworks – 9:15 p.m. 6th Street. Tune into 97.1 FM at 9:39 p.m. for synchronized music.
Windsor
July 4 Celebration⎪ Fireworks are returning to Boardwalk Park for on-site viewing, weather permitting, with the display set to launch shortly after 9:15 p.m. From 12 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., a wide selection of items will be available for purchase from local food trucks and vendors situated under the Boardwalk Park Market Pavilion. Additionally, the Windsor Lake concessions stand will remain open throughout the event, offering various refreshments.
All activities at Windsor Lake at Boardwalk Park, 110 5th St., Windsor, CO
