4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Canceled In Denver

DENVER, CO — Although coronavirus cases continue to drop across the country while the number of those who are fully vaccinated continues to rise, many Independence Day celebrations have once again been canceled, modified or will be held virtually due to the pandemic.

Denver’s Independence Eve fireworks may have been canceled, but they have been replaced with other celebrations:

July 4 Festivities

What: Denver's Elitch Gardens Fireworks
Where: 2000 Elitch Circle
When: When the park closes at dusk on July 4

Denver's traditional Independence Eve is canceled again this year, but Elitch Gardens and Coors Field will offer fireworks displays. The Coors Field display will occur July 3 after the Colorado Rockies game.

What: Denver's 2021 Park Hill Parade
Where: From Dexter Street to Krameria Street
When: 1:30 p.m. July 4

The parade is expected to include dozens of floats, marching bands, classic cars and costumed dancers in one of Denver's most historic neighborhoods.

And you can also check out some other celebrations nearby:

What: Big Boom Bash
Where: The show will be visible from Lakewood parks, neighborhoods and homes within a 1.5 mile radius of Jeffco Stadium, 500 Kipling St. A map of good viewing areas can be found here.
When: The fireworks-only event will begin around 9:15 p.m. July 3.

The 3rd Annual Big Boom Bash fireworks celebration of our nation's independence will return to Lakewood this year, but won't include its traditional beer garden and food trucks, the city said. The display will be choreographed to music by MIX 100.

What: Arvada's Independence Day Fireworks
Where: Stenger Soccer Complex, 11200 West 58th Ave.
When: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. July 4; Fireworks will begin around 9 p.m.

The city has celebrated Independence Day with a fireworks show since 1979. No recreational vehicles, alcohol, pets or personal fireworks are allowed. West 58th Avenue will close to traffic beginning at 8 p.m.

What: Cornerstone Park 4th of July Fireworks Show
Where: 5150 S Windermere St., Littleton
When: Festivities will begin at 5 p.m. and the fireworks show will begin at 9:15 p.m. on July 3

Community members are invited to bring a picnic dinner and blankets and enjoy the fireworks. There will also be vendors and food trucks.

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