Independence Weekend: July 4 Free Family Festival

Date and Time

• Saturday, Jul 4, 2026  5pm - 10pm

Location

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Details

Celebrate the Independence Day with a free, family-friendly festival that honors both community traditions and a historic milestone. As part of Colorado’s 150th anniversary and the nation’s 250th celebration, this year’s event has fun for all ages. Enjoy live entertainment on two stages, games and activities, plus local food vendors and community booths throughout the park. Bring your crew, settle in, and be part of a celebration that’s both timeless and once in a generation.

Make a day and night of it downtown! Check the July 4 Specials page for businesses who are open for the holiday and offering specials, events, activities, and more! 

Liberty Stage

110 Emery St.

• 5pm – Atom Collective
• 6:15pm – David Lawrence & The Spoonful
• 7:30pm – The KYN

Firecracker Stage

1st Ave.

• 5:15pm – Alex Loran
• 6:30pm – Foxfeather
• 7:45pm – Good Fats

Wibby Stage

Wibby Brewing

Mash-ups throughout day, featuring:

• American Idiot
• Lounge Fly
• Chili Powder
• My Wave

Drone Show – 9:15pm

Bringing together technology, creativity, and local talent for a unique Fourth of July experience, our finale starts with a drone show presented by NextLight in partnership with St. Vrain Valley School District Innovation Center’s Drone Academy.

Fireworks Show – 9:30pm

In celebration of 250 years of independence for the United States and 150 years of statehood for Colorado, we’ll end the night with a bang! Enjoy our memorable fireworks finale from many vantage points across the city.

Safety Information & Road Closures

To maintain a safe perimeter, Public Safety will close S. Martin St between E. 2nd Ave and E Ken Pratt Blvd (Hwy 119) and Boston Ave between S. Main St. and S Martin St. to both vehicles and pedestrians.

Park Rangers will close the St. Vrain Greenway and trails in Dickens Farm Nature area.

Please plan your travel accordingly, and stay clear of the area.