More than any other activity, breathtaking 4th of July fireworks occupy the first slot on your must-do list. Head off to these exciting venues from your Denver hotels for 4th of July, and watch the fireworks light up the evening sky.
Civic Center is a mainstay on July 3rd, Independence Eve. Get there just in time for the fireworks to start cracking. After grabbing some yummy eats and refreshments at the many food trucks around, find your perfect spot for the night's show and cap off the day by witnessing the firework finale explode. Admission is free.
For a more refined 4th of July, watch the Aspen Music Festival and School band perform classic songs, such as the Star-Spangled Banner and selections from West Side Story. Guests enjoy plenty of time for impressive fireworks displays after the show.
Visit the town of Parker and experience how locals celebrate Independence Day. Featuring regional food, the celebration overflows with fun-filled activities, from bungee trampolines and bounce houses to face painting and wall climbing. Everyone finds entertainment in Parker on the 4th, especially at the town's most prominent fireworks display to date.
Lots of 4th of July activities await you and the whole family. From interactive games to decorative floats, the fun doesn't stop! If you're looking for great accommodation options, Denver vacation rentals for 4th of July situate you in the middle of the action. Here are some suggestions for celebrating the birth of the United States with your loved ones.
Kick off Independence Day with a family-friendly 5k walk or run and march along in the annual 4th of July parade. The event features floats and games, face painting, and balloon modeling that bring joy to kids' hearts. Live music booms throughout the night, and of course, let's not forget the fireworks!
How about spending the day in a dizzy on water slides and roller coasters in this downtown amusement park? End your day with a bang by watching the fireworks as they kick off against the hues at dusk.
If you want an alternative way to spend Independence Day, witness this outdoor extravaganza showcasing Denver's culinary, visual, and performing arts. Meet and greet the community's most renowned visual artists, and participate in interactive activities, cooking demonstrations, and of course, free food tastings.
During the pre-4th of July festivities and on the day of, take advantage of the best local restaurants in Denver. They serve not only the best old-fashioned barbecue but also an eclectic mix of options from their menus. Finish the night with a cold beer as you watch bursts of light expand and dissolve before your eyes.
The Tavern fires up its barbecue early and serves up specials to guests all day long. Of course, barbecue wouldn't be complete without beer, so they serve buckets of Workin’ Man Cans and PBR Tall Boys.
Drop by Lola's for a taste of delicious barbecue and tacos galore. The restaurant also serves drinks at happy hour prices with plenty of live music to add extra rhythm to all the July 4th glory. Moreover, for those game enough to join, the fun really takes off during the taco-eating contest.
Post Brewing offers a regular live music line-up for guests to immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere as you relish in mouthwatering barbecue platters. Sink your teeth into hot links, pulled pork, smoked chicken, and beans, top it off with a can of beer, and head down the road to Waneka Lake to watch a special firework show.