Fort Collins Gears Up for 2024 4th of July Celebration

Celebrate Independence Day in Fort Collins on July 4, 2024, sponsored by Elevations Credit Union

The City of Fort Collins, in partnership with Elevations Credit Union, will be hosting a full slate of Independence Day festivities on Thursday, July 4. Scheduled activities for the day include the FireKracker 5K, Stars & Stripes Golf Tournament, community parade on Mountain Avenue, free trolley rides (brought to you by Elevations Credit Union), food trucks, games and inflatables in the Elevations Family Fun Zone, live music in City Park and more. The day will conclude with celebratory fireworks over Sheldon Lake. Please visit the city’s website for a detailed schedule of events.

Parking restrictions in and around City Park

Residents living along Mountain Avenue and around City Park should expect parking impacts and road closures throughout the day. Detailed information about road closures, parking options, Transfort schedules and tow locations is available online.

Sign up for Emergency Notifications

Text “FoCo4th” to 888-777 to sign up for event-related text alerts and stay in the know. Additionally, day of information regarding weather delays or schedule changes will be posted online and shared via social media channels. Follow the City of Fort Collins Parks and Recreation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

For more information regarding the Independence Day Celebration, visit fcgov.com/july4th.