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4th of July 2010

posted Friday June 25, 2010

Back by popular demand — some of the free things to do to celebrate Independence Day, 2010! As usual, we won’t even scratch the surface of the hundreds of free celebrations going on around the state, but here’s a sampling for your independent spirits to enjoy. All events are on July 4 unless stated otherwise.

Avon – SALUTE TO THE USA FIREWORKS CELEBRATION
07/03/2010 – 5:00 p.m.
Harry A. Nottingham Park
Music, food vendors, and a beer garden. A FREE Family Zone will offer carnival games, inflatable jumping toys, face painting, clowns and a special children’s instrument petting zoo. The Family Zone opens at 5:30 p.m. and continue until the fireworks begin at 9:45 p.m.  970-748-4060

Boulder - READING OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
07/03/2010 – 6:30 p.m.
University of Colorado, Boulder on the Green in front of the Mary Rippon Outdoor Theater
The Colorado Shakespeare Festival invites the public to a free reading of the Declaration of Independence.

Denver - CHEESMAN PARK INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
PARADE begins at 10:00 a.m.
East side of Cheesman Park at The Pavilion (East 9th and High Street)
Enjoy the balloon artist, the caricature artist, a marching band and more.  Children are to be accompanied by adults and should arrive by 9:00 AM to decorate their bikes or wagons. Also, enjoy face painting, a meet and greet with Denver policemen on horseback and with Denver firemen. For more information call Council Woman Jeanne Robb at (303 377-1807).

Estes Park
Pancake breakfast, car show, horse show and fireworks.

Frisco - FRISCO’S FANTASTIC FOURTH OF JULY

Start the day with the Kids Fishing Derby, cheer on the Main Street parade, watch a concert in the park or at the marina, and

end with the grand finale, the Fabulous Fireworks over Frisco Bay Marina on Dillon Reservoir.

800-424-1554

La Veta – 35TH ANNUAL ART IN THE PARK
7/3 – 7/4/2010
La Veta Town Park
 Original handcrafted fine art, crafts, jewelry, apparel, paintings, ceramics, glass, wood, more. Rodeo, parade, barbecue and live music.  719-742-3074

Loveland - LOVELAND CONCERT BAND CONCERT IN THE PARK
7:45 p.m
Norma & Lynn Hammond Amphitheater – North Lake Park – 29th Street and Taft Avenue
This concert celebrates our Day of Independence with a party of patriotic music. We finish just in time for the fireworks to begin.  970-226-1283

Montrose - American Salute by the Montrose Community Band
6/30/2010 – 7:00 p.m.
“American Salute” is the theme of the Montrose Community Band’s annual patriotic concert
at the Montrose Pavilion and will be held outdoors, weather permitting. No tickets are needed.

Pagosa Springs - CARNIVAL, FOURTH OF JULY PARADE, COMMUNITY PICNIC
Carnival: 7/1 – 7/4/2010 Held daily from noon until at least 9 p.m. in Town Park
Park to Park Arts & Crafts Festival: 7/2 – 7/4/2010 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Enjoy the beautiful works of over 75 vendors in two downtown parks and along the River Walk.
4th of July Parade: 7/3/2010 - 10 a.m.
Community Picnic, Live Music & Fireworks:  Starts at 6 p.m., Fireworks at 9 p.m. at the High School & Sports Complex.
970-264-2360

Rocky Mtn arsenal Nat’l Wildlife Refuge – JULY 4TH WILDWALK  - 5K and 1K
9:00 a.m.
5650 Havana, Commerce City
Celebrate the holiday with wild and healthy fun at this free family event.
Walk along scenic lakes, blooming prairies and rustling woodlands and look for wildlife along the way.
- 5K walk features Red, White, and Blue wildlife trivia
- 1K family-friendly walk includes Wildlife Learning Stations
- Healthy snacks provided
- Refuge gate entrance opens at 8:00 a.m. and close at 12:00 p.m.
Registration is required. Call 303-289-0930.

Happy Birthday, U.S.A.!




 

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