Where to watch fireworks in Colorado

RALPHIE'S INDEPENDENCE DAY BLAST

WHEN: July 4, at 8pm

WHERE: Folsom Field, Boulder

Ralphie’s Independence Day Blast has been an annual tradition since 1941. Locals flock to the University of Colorado’s football stadium, Folsom Field, to take part in stadium-wide sing-along, listen to live music, meet Ralphie — the real buffalo that is CU’s mascot — and of course, watch the live fireworks show. The fireworks start at dark.

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COLORADO ROCKIES POSTGAME FIREWORKS

WHEN: July 2 & 3, 6:10pm (fireworks follow the games)

WHERE: Coors Field

The Rockies play the Houston Astros at Coors Field at 6:10pm, followed by a huge fireworks display.

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INDEPENDENCE EVE FIREWORKS

WHEN: July 3, at 8pm

WHERE: Civic Center Park

10th Anniversary of Colorado's largest free community fireworks event in Denver's Civic Center Park and the Civic Center Conservancy. There will be music with live acts start at 5pm, food trucks, craft beer & wine and innovative light show on the Denver City and County Building and a stunning fireworks finale. Lawn seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to bring blankets or low-rise concert/beach chairs.

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DENVER OUTLAWS LACROSSE AND FIREWORKS

WHEN: July 4 (fireworks follow the game)

WHERE: Broncos Stadium at Mile High

The Outlaws vs. the Chesapeake Bayhawks at 7pm. One of the coolest close-proximity extravaganzas you’ll ever see. Fireworks within the bowl at Mile High Stadium feature pyrotechnics paired with a show on the 220-foot wide Thundervision screen. Tickets start at $15 (including fees), visit DENVEROUTLAWS.COM.

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ELITCH GARDENS FIREWOKS EXTRAVAGANZA

WHEN: July 4, at dusk

WHERE: Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park

Spend the day riding the roller coasters and the water slides at Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park, Denver's downtown amusement park, then watch a brilliant fireworks display light up the night sky, starting at dusk.

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FIREWORKS AT THE HUDSON GARDENS & EVENT CENTER

WHEN: July 3, 7:30 pm (fireworks follow concerts)

WHERE: Hudson Gardens & Event Center

See Super Diamond, a Neil Diamond tribute band, on July 3 with fireworks displays follow performance.

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GLENDALE FIREWORKS SHOW

WHEN: July 2, 9:15pm

WHERE: Glendale, CO

One of the largest and oldest in Denver.Starts at dusk (about 9 p.m.) Prime viewing spots at 600 and 650 Cherry Street, along Exposition Dr. (between S. Cherry & Four Mile House), north of Virginia Avenue, south of Cherry Creek Drive and west of Colorado Blvd. Many people gather in and around the parking lots at Whole Foods Colo. Blvd. and CitySet to watch.

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RAPIDS 4THFEST

WHEN: July 4, 7pm (fireworks post-match)

WHERE: Dick's Sporting Goods Park

The Colorado Rapids take on New England Revolution at Dick's Sporting Goods Park at 7pm, followed by a fireworks display.

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Check out local 4th of July fireworks displays from all around and outside the Denver-Metro area:

Arvada Fireworks Display

Aurora Fourth of July Spectacular

Beaver Creek Independence Celebration

Black Hawk Boom Town 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza

Brighton Independence Day Celebration: Stars & Stripes