Fourth of July celebrations still taking place in Colorado

The fourth of July will look a little different in 2020. However, there will still be fireworks and parades held, but most will be virtual and not in-person events. Here’s a look at some of the Fourth of July fireworks shows and events around Colorado Springs and the state of Colorado. Due to COVID-19 and fire dangers, all events are subject to change.

THROUGH JULY 3

4th of July Woodland Park House Decorating Contest: Hosted by Woodland Park Old Fashioned 4th of July Committee and Woodland Park Wind Symphony. Register online by June 26 to enter contest. A map of homes will be posted on website the week of June 28. Winners will be posted online on July 3. Open to residents in the city limits of Woodland Park; 687-2210.

JULY 3-5

Winter Park: Front Porch 4th of July.

JULY 3

Berthoud July 3 Fireworks Celebration: 9:15 p.m., Waggener Farm. Fireworks will be launched higher into the sky so they can be seen from a greater distance and home viewing.

JULY 4

4th of July Symphony on Your Porch: Colorado Springs, 8:30-10 p.m., Colorado Springs Philharmonic’s annual patriotic concert will be broadcast on local radio stations while fireworks will light up the night sky from various locations. Fireworks will also be streamed live.

Monument July 4th Virtual Parade: Register through June 30.

Beaver Creek Independence Celebration: Noon, with fireworks at 9:30 p.m., Beaver Creek Resort.

Brighton Fourth of July Fireworks: At dusk. No gathering, just fireworks in the sky.

Brush 4th of July Parade: 10 a.m.

Durango 4th of July Fireworks: 9:15 p.m., Greenmount Cemetery.

Firestone Fireworks: 9:30 p.m., visible from Miner’s Park.

Florence: Fireworks to begin at dark.

Grand Lake: Fireworks start about 10 p.m. and will be visible all over town.

Greeley Independence Day Fireworks: Start about 9:30 p.m.

Gunnison Fireworks: 9:30 p.m. Will be using more shells so fireworks can be seen from places throughout the town.

Pagosa Springs: Fireworks at dusk. Fireworks will be launched at high school but can be viewed from almost anywhere downtown.

Windsor: Fireworks at 9:10 p.m. Fireworks should be viewable from resident’s yards. For those that can’t see form their home, residents are asked to disperse into green spaces, along sidewalks and on bike paths, adhering to physical distancing guidelines.

Know of a large, public 4th of July celebration we missed? Email us at [email protected].

Fireworks light up the sky over Manitou Springs on July 4, 2016, Photo Credit: The Gazette
Fireworks light up the sky over Manitou Springs on July 4, 2016, Photo Credit: The Gazette
Steamboat Springs. Courtesy Photo: The Gazette
Steamboat Springs. Courtesy Photo: The Gazette

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