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Where to see fireworks in Denver this 4th of July.

With the extreme fire danger, it only makes sense that seeing fireworks this year isn't going to be as easy as it has been in the past. There is a statewide ban on fireworks with the exception being public displays. And even with that, the majority of large shows we normally attend have been cancelled this year which is certainly understandable.

But if you are still needing to get your fireworks fix, then worry not. I found a list of the statewide firework shows on The Denver Channel, click here, and highlighted the Denver metro area shows for your convenience. The fun starts off tonight with fireworks at the Rockies game and continues through the week. Have fun this 4th of July and please, for everyone's sake, be safe with fireworks.

DENVER
  • Denver's fireworks at the Civic Center Park will be held on TUESDAY, July 3. Come to the free community event featuring a patriotic concert by The Colorado Symphony, an innovative light show and stunning rooftop fireworks display atop the Denver City and County Building. Seating is first-come, first-served. Food vendors will be on-site, but picnics are also welcome. Learn more at Denver.org
  • Celebrate Independence Day at Sports Authority at Mile High with the Denver Outlaws on July 4, 2012! See the Outlaws take on expansion team the Ohio Machine and stay after the game for the largest close-proximity fireworks show in the city. Tickets start at just $15 and can be purchased at denveroutlaws.comor by calling 303-OUTLAWS!
  • The Colorado Rockies will have fireworks after their games on FRIDAY, June 29 and SATURDAY, June 30. Buy tickets online at ColoradoRockies.com
  • You can celebrate Independence Day at Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park. After a day filled with roller coaster rides, entertaining live shows, water slides and cotton candy, relax and enjoy a colorful fireworks display at 9 p.m.
  • Blues Traveler concert on July 4 begins at 6 p.m. Red Rocks provides a good view of the fireworks show downtown. For more information go to http://redrockstheatre.com
  • The 18th Annual Cherry Creek Arts Festival will be taking place July 6-8. The arts festival weekend event is a world-class and award-winning celebration of the visual, culinary and performing arts. The CCAF is located in Denver's Cherry Creek North Business District, from 2nd to 3rd, on the six streets starting on Clayton through Steele. Learn more info at CherryArts.org.

ARVADA
  • The city of Arvada's annual Fourth of July celebration of the Spirit of America will continue on Wednesday, July 4 at the Lutz/Stenger Complex, W. 58th Avenue and Oak St. just west of Kipling, starting at 4:00 p.m. Festivities organized by Arvada Festivals Commission, the City of Arvada, KOOL105 Radio, and Apex Park and Recreation District include live music, kids' amusements, a classic car show, a military display, great food. The fireworks display is canceled. Admission is Free. Parking will be available on a first come, first served basis (including handicapped parking) beginning at 3:00 P.M. in the Lutz and Stenger parking lots.Call 720-898-7400, or go toArvada.org for more information.
BRIGHTON
  • Fireworks at Friendship Park on 8th and Southern St. on July 4. We will "Brighten the Brighton" sky at 9 p.m. Come at 6 p.m. and enjoy the music, concessions and other activities in the park. For more information, call the event hotline: (720) 685-7339. Learn more at BrightonCo.gov

BROOMFIELD

Great American Picnic and Fireworks Extravaganza will be held at Broomfield County Commons, located at 132nd and Sheridan on July 4. We start our celebration at 6 p.m. with children's entertainment and carnival games. At 7 p.m. enjoy a free concert. Bring your picnic dinner or enjoy a hot dog grilled to perfection for a minimal cost at the park. After the concert, at dusk, the fireworks display begins, approximately 9:15 p.m. at the Broomfield Commons. For additional information, call (303)-464-5530 or visitbroomfield.org/events.


COMMERCE CITY
  • On July 4, the fireworks will start after the Rapids game at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. Free family festivities kickoff at 5 p.m. with a kid's circus, karaoke, live 80s band, zip line, mechanical bull, climbing wall and many other activities for all to enjoy. Fireworks begin at 10 p.m. from Dick's Sporting Good Park. Tune into 92.5 The Wolf to hear music show along with the fireworks! More information available at To learn more go toColoradoRapids.com or to the official website 4thFestColorado.com or call 303-727-3500.

NORTHGLENN
  • Fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. over Webster Lake at E.B Rains Jr. Memorial Park, 117th Avenue and Community Center Drive (S.E corner of 120th and I-25.) Scheduled activities include a pancake breakfast, a bake sale, a kids' fun area with inflatables and a military recognition. Pedal boats will be available for rent throughout the day and during the fireworks show. Call 303-450-8713 for more information or go to Northglenn.org.

THORNTON
  • Fireworks display at Thornton Multipurpose Fields at East 108th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard at 9:35 p.m. Events prior to fireworks include walk-around entertainers, food and the Longmont Symphony Orchestra at 8 p.m. and a parachute jump just before fireworks go off. Call 303-255-7800 orCityofThornton.net for more information.

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