Douglas County 4th of July Fireworks and Independence Day Celebrations 2011
All fireworks in Douglas County are cancelled in 2012
PARKER COLORADO
Parker’s annual Let Freedom Sing Celebration, including a professional fireworks show, is on July 4 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Salisbury Park, 9200 Motsenbocker Road. In reflection of the Town’s incorporation date of 1981, the evening’s celebrations will begin with the increasingly popular 6 Million Dollar Band, bringing your favorite hits of the 80’s! This high-energy show kicks off the event at 6 p.m. and will keep everyone on their feet! The event continues at 8:30 p.m. when 35-piece brass band, Rocky Mountain Brassworks takes the stage and performs rousing patriotic favorites and Sousa marches. Admission to the event is free and onsite parking will be $5, cash only. Onsite parking and handicap accessible parking are limited and are located at Salisbury Park. Visit
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CASTLE ROCK COLORADO
- There will be fireworks on SUNDAY, July 3, at 9:45 p.m. at the NEW Rocky Mountain Freedom Festival at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.Festival from July 1 to 3. For more information and the Rocky Mountain Freedom Festival music lineup see the article here.
The Meadows neighborhood will host its 4th of July party at Metzler Ranch Park, 4175 Trail Boss Road, on July 4 as they have in past years. The fun starts at 6 p.m. and ends with a fireworks show at 9 p.m. The best views are up close but beware that traffic can be horrible when you leave. The display will last about a half-hour. The website for the event is the website for the Town of Castle Rock.
HIGHLANDS RANCH COLORADO
Fireworks will set off at 9:15 p.m. at the Intersection of Highlands Ranch Parkway and Blake Drive on the 4th. Festivities at the Town Center include music, games, food, beer and a pet-adoption fair. A concert with the Cruisin’ Cats is at 7 p.m. in Civic Green Park. For more information call 303-791-2500. For more info, go to
LONE TREE COLORADO
- Residents from Lone Tree and Acres Green are invited to attend Lone Tree’s annual Independence Day Celebration, featuring the City’s fourth annual Firecracker 5K Run, community parade, live entertainment, activities for kids, local food vendors and spectacular fireworks show. Wristbands are required to enter the celebration at Sweetwater Park. Each household in Lone Tree and Acres Green can pick up four (4) wristbands and purchase an additional four (4) wristbands at $5 each (while supplies last). You must show a driver’s license or billing statement with your current address to receive the wristbands. Kids ages 3 and under do not need to wear a wristband. Parade into park begins at 4 p.m. Fireworks Display start at 9:00 p.m. Call 303-708-1818 or go to
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Not in Douglas County but Fireworks in the South Metro Denver area
AURORA COLORADO
- Fireworks will be launched 9:30 p.m. on July 4, on the west side the Aurora Municipal Center lawn and can be viewed within a two mile radius. Fireworks will be 25 minutes long and patriotic music will be simulcast on 1430 KEZW. For additional information, visit
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DENVER COLORADO
- In Denver, you can see fireworks on July 1, July 2, July 3 and July 4 at several locations.
- Fireworks at Coors Field after the Colorado Rockies’ evening games against the Kansas City Royals. The games and fireworks are on FRIDAY, July 1, and SATURDAY, July 2. Tickets required. For more information call (800) 388-7625 or 303-762-5437 or go to ColoradoRockies.com.
- Fireworks and Colorado Symphony Concert at Civic Center Park on SUNDAY, July 3 at 8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Lawn seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis; blankets or low-rise concert/beach chairs are encouraged. Fireworks start at 9:15 p.m.
- Fireworks at Invesco Field at Mile High on SUNDAY, July 3 following Outlaws Lacrosse game. Fireworks within the bowl at INVESCO Field provide an experience of pyrotechnics paired with a music video tribute on the stadium’s 97 foot wide THUNDERVISION screen. You’ll never forget this kind of fireworks show! Learn more at Denveroutlaws.com
- Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park, July 4 will feature live music and entertainment and a fireworks display lighting up Denver’s nighttime skyline. Learn more at ElitchGardens.com.
- July 4 begins at 6 p.m. at Red Rocks . For more information go to RedRocksOnline.com
ENGLEWOOD COLORADO
- Fireworks display will be launched from the baseball fields at Cornerstone Park at 9:30 p.m. on July 4th and can be seen from Belleview, Progress and Cornerstone Parks. To see the full schedule, call (303)762-2680 or go to
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GLENDALE COLORADO
- Fireworks are scheduled for SATURDAY, July 2nd at 9 p.m. In case of a rainout the fireworks will be done on July 3. The fireworks are shot off at Creekside Park, at E. Virginia Ave. and S. Clermont St. Best viewing is at Cherry and Exposition. Call 303-759-1513 or go to the
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LITTLETON COLORADO
- There will be fourth of July Festivities on FRIDAY, July 1. A spectacular fireworks show will be launched at Clement Park on the corner of Bowles & Pierce. Fireworks set to go off at 9:30 p.m. Party begins at 5 p.m. with food and wine concessions, kids bounce houses. Music acts begin at 6 p.m. Pets not allowed. Can park at Clement Park or Columbine High School but NOT at Jefferson County’s Columbine Library. Go to
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- There will also be Fourth of July festivities on MONDAY, July 4. The 16th annual Fourth of July Family Festival and Fireworks Show will be held at Belleview, Progress and Cornerstone Parks near the intersection of Belleview and Windermere.There will be plenty of food, fun, entertainment, games and a fantastic fireworks show for families and friends at this free event sponsored by the cities of Littleton and Englewood, Arapahoe County, and South Suburban Parks and Recreation. Additional financial support is provided by the cities of Sheridan and Centennial. Learn more at Littletongov.org.
MONUMENT, PALMER LAKE and TRI-LAKES AREA
- There are activities from Dawn to past Dusk — it’s a great place to stay all day for the good old time flavor of the 4th. There’s a funrun, a pancake breakfast, a parade and fireworks! Fireworks will be at Palmer Lake. Go to
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PALMER LAKE COLORADO
- There’s a street fair and parade in Monument and Palmer Lake on SUNDAY, July 3. Fireworks, choreographed to music from 92.9FM the PEAK will be on SUNDAY, July 4. Go to
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MORRISON COLORADO
- Fireworks Display at Bandimere Speedway on SATURDAY, July 2. Gates open at 8 a.m. Discount tickets are available at Big O Tires locations and advance tickets can be purchased at White Fence Farm, Mardel, and the Bandimere Speedway’s Box Office. Tickets required to see the fireworks and the races.
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TRI-LAKES COLORADO
- There’s a street fair and parade in Monument and Palmer Lake on July 3. Fireworks, choreographed to music from 92.9FM the PEAK will be on July 4. Go to
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Great list! thanks for the resource
Hey…thanks for the listing. Now I don't have to go searching around at the last minute!
Happy Independence Day, Parker, CO!
Thanks Lori! You too!