Celebrate July 4th in Denver

Celebrate the Fourth of July in the Mile High city with fireworks, free concerts and more events around town. The Fourth of July celebrates American independence by marking the day the founding fathers adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

Free Concert by Colorado Symphony Orchestra
Date: Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: Civic Center Park
What: Listen to all-American favorites at the Independence Eve Celebration, followed by fireworks and a light show.
Cost: Free.

Old-Fashioned July 4th Celebration
Date: Thursday, July 4, 2013
Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Four Mile Historic Park
What: The historical celebration of our nation's independence features horse-drawn wagon rides, games and music.
Cost: Adults $7, youth and seniors $4. Free admission for children ages six and younger, members of the military and residents of Glendale, Colo.
Contact: 303-399-1859

Park Hill 4th of July Parade
Date: Thursday, July 4, 2013
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: The parade begins at 23rd Avenue at Dexter Street and continues to Kearney Street.
What: Park Hill will host its fourth-annual July 4th parade this year.
Cost: Free.

Super Diamond Concert
Date: Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Hudson Gardens
What: The Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Colo., presents the Neil Diamond cover band.
Cost: Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children.
Contact: 1-866-461-6556

Blues Traveler Concert
Date: Thursday, July 4, 2012
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Red Rocks Amphitheatre
What: Red Rocks in Morrison, Colo., provides a good view of the fireworks show downtown.
Cost: Tickets are Tickets are $36.95 - $44.50. Buy tickets through Ticketmaster.

Colorado Rapids vs. New York Red Bulls Soccer Game
Date: Wednesday, July 4, 2013
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Dick's Sporting Goods Park
What: Fireworks ignite after the Major League Soccer game.
Cost: Tickets are $29 - $55.
Contact: 1-866-461-6556

Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Baseball Game
Date: Wednesday, July 4, 2013
Time: 6:10 p.m.
Location: Coors Field
What: Fireworks ignite after the Major League Baseball game.
Cost: Tickets are $5 - $95. Buy tickets through Ticketmaster.

Cherry Creek Arts Festival
Date: Friday, July 5 - Sunday, July 7, 2013
Time: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday
Location: Cherry Creek North
What: The three-day arts festival showcases visual artists from around the country.
Cost: Free.
Contact: 303-322-8608

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