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2026 Fourth of July Celebrations in Northern Colorado

By: Kinsley Walker

This 4th of July marks the country’s 250th year of independence, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate. Across Northern Colorado, you can watch public firework displays, attend festivals, listen to live music music and enjoy family-friendly events from July 3-4. Here are some places where you can join in the fun this year.

Fort Collins – Independence Day Community Celebration

There will be no Fort Collins parade this year due to safety issues.

 

  • FireKracker 5K
    • 7:30 a.m. at City Park. Sign up here.
  • Stars & Stripes Golf Tournament
    • 7:30 a.m. at the City Park Nine Golf Course. Sign up here.
  • Elevations Credit Union’s Family Fun Zone
    • 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at City Park
  • A Walk Through History and Touch-a-Truck Area
    • 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at City Park
  • Food trucks
    • 11 a.m.-9 p.m. at City Park
  • Special hours at City Park Pool
    • 12-4 p.m.
  • Trolley rides from City Park to Old Town
    • 12-5 p.m.
  • Live music
    • 3:30-8:30 p.m. featuring Robin Lewis Band, Salsa Forte and The Pamlico Sound
  • Fireworks
    • 9:35 p.m. over Sheldon Lake
Loveland – July 4 Festival
  • Buckhorn Train
    • 12-8 p.m. at North Lake Park
  • Kids Zone
    • 4 p.m. until dark at North Lake Park
  • Loveland Concert Band
    • 8 p.m. at Hammond Amphitheater
  • Fireworks
    • 9:17 p.m. over Lake Loveland
Greeley – Greeley Stampede Independence Day Events
  • Parade
    • 9 a.m. beginning at Crawford Place and moving down 10th Avenue
  • Reading of the Declaration of Independence
    • 2 p.m. at Centennial Village
  • Fireworks
    • 9:45 p.m. at Island Grove Regional Park
Windsor – Fourth of July Celebration
  • Live music
    • 1-3 p.m. at the Windsor History Museum Train Depot Deck, Fifth Street and the Main Stage
  • Fireworks
    • 9:15 p.m. at Boardwalk Park
Timnath – Fourth of July Celebration
  • Family activities
    • 6 p.m. at Timnath Reservoir
  • Fireworks
    • 9:30 p.m. over Timnath Reservoir
Wellington – Fourth of July Celebration
  • Parade
    • 10 a.m. beginning at Wellington Middle/High School
  • Street market and car show
    • 11 a.m. at Centennial Park. Sign up for the market here. Register for the car show here.
  • Family festival
    • 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Wellington Community Park
  • Fireworks
    • 9:15 p.m. on the east side of Sixth Street
Longmont – Independence Weekend
  • July 3: Backyard Concert
    • 6 p.m. at Roosevelt Park
  • July 4: Family Festival
    • 5 p.m. at Second Avenue and Emery Street. Drone show at 9:15 p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Berthoud Independence Day Events
  • 3rd of July Celebration at Waggener Farm Park
    • Independence Day activities 5-9 p.m. Fireworks at dusk.
  • 4th of July Celebration at TPC Colorado
    • Live music from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fireworks from 9:30-9:50 p.m.
Estes Park – Fourth of July Celebration
  • Car show
    • 10 a.m. (car staging begins at 9 a.m.)
  • Live music
    • Big Bang Concert from 5:30-10 p.m. at the Estes Park Events Complex
    • Estes Park Village Band at 7 p.m. at Performance Park
  • Fireworks – POSTPONED

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