Plan Your 4th of July: 23 Firework Shows in Colorado (2018)

              4th of July is just around the corner with fun festivals, parades, BBQ cookouts, and fireworks. This year, Independence Day is on Wednesday right in the middle of the week. It can be hard to plan a big trip to the mountains or know when the big fireworks show is happening for your family and friends to get together. Here is a list of events happening in Colorado and what day(s) the fireworks are.

What is Independence Day?

                They say that the 4th of July is the biggest American holiday because of the significance of the start of the country. It celebrates the time when the Thirteen Colonies of America declared themselves to be states and separate themselves from the British Empire on July 4th, 1776.

Firework Shows and Events in Colorado

                All major cities will have some form of celebration for the day and will have a fireworks show. The only exception is if the weather is bad and it rains or thunderstorms, which then, it will be delayed until the next day. Here is a list of events happening with links to lean more about the event and when the fireworks show will be:

Celebration	Event Location	Firework Show Date(s)
Independence Eve Fireworks	Denver (Civic Center Park)	July 3rd
Elitch Gardens Fireworks	Denver (Elitch Gardens)	July 4th
The Rockies Fireworks	Denver (Coors Field)	July 3rd & 4th
The Rapids Fireworks	Denver (Dick's Sporting Goods Park)	July 1st & 4th
Independence Day Festival	Arvada (Stenger Soccer Complex)	July 4th
Old Fashioned July 4th Celebration	Aspen	July 4th
4th of July Spectacular	Aurora (Municipal Center)	July 4th
4th of July in Boulder	Boulder (Folsom Field)	July 4th
Independence Day Celebration	Breckenridge	July 4th
Great American Picnic	Broomfield (Community Center)	July 4th
4th of July	Castle Rock	July 4th
Sky Sox Fireworks	Colorado Springs (Security Service Field)	July 4th & 6th
4th of July Celebration	Estes Park	July 4th
4th At Firestone	Firestone (Miners Park)	July 4th
July 4th Celebration	Golden (Lions Park)	July 4th
Red, White, & You	Littleton (Clement Park)	July 3rd
Fireworks in Longmont	Longmont (Boulder County Fairgrounds)	July 4th
July 4th Celebration	Loveland (North Lake Park)	July 4th
July 4th Festival	Northglenn (E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park)	July 4th
Stars & Stripes Celebration	Parker (Salisbury Park)	July 4th
Red, White & Boom Bash	Thornton (Carpenter Park Fields)	July 4th
Uncle Sam's Splash Bash	Westminster (City Park)	July 4th
Lance Gutersohn's 4th of July Celebration	Winter Park (Hideaway Park)	July 1st & 4th

What are your plans for the 4th of July? Leave them in the comments below.

Stay Safe This Fourth of July

The celebration of our nation’s independence is upon us once again, and with it comes the promise of food, fun and fireworks! Make sure you and your family stay safe this Independence Day weekend by following these tips:

Firework Safety- Nothing like a gorgeous display of fireworks lighting up the night to celebrate our country. However, most parts of Colorado prohibit purchase and use of any fireworks that leave the ground, such as Roman candles and bottle rockets. If you live in a county that has a ban on fireworks, go and enjoy a professional fireworks display in your area. If your county allows personal use of fireworks, make sure to practice safety measures such as maintaining a safe distance from buildings, vehicles and people, keeping a bucket of water nearby in case of emergencies, and making sure to protect your eyes with safety glasses.

Drink Responsibly- With the abundance of BBQs and pool parties flowing with beer and wine, the 4^th of July is a great holiday to let the good times roll. Just make sure you rein in your good time to avoid harming yourself as well as others. If you plan on drinking at a party, make sure to appoint a designated driver to get you safely from Point A to Point B. One bad decision could literally cost you your life!

Protect Your Pets- Sure, you might love the bright lights and loud bangs of fireworks, but your pets may not be as keen. To help keep them calm during one of the loudest nights of the year, keep them in a safe space they are used to, such as a crate or small bedroom, and resist taking them along with you to fireworks displays and loud parties. Also, if you plan to set off your own fireworks, make sure your pets are safely out of the way to avoid tragic accidents.

Everyone at Appliance Factory & Mattress Kingdom wish you all a very happy and safe Fourth of July weekend! Share with us what your plans are.