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Fourth of July Celebrations

July 2, 2015
Ralphie's Independence Day Blast - Boulder
8:00 PM: Gates open
8:30 PM: The Mighty Twisters, Mad Hops jump rope team, and Ralphie!
9:40 PM (approx): Fireworks
Where: Folsom Field, Boulder
Parking: http://www.wkre.com/july4/parking-directions-map/
For more info: http://www.wkre.com/july4/

Great American Picnic & Fireworks - Broomfield
5:00 PM: Pony rides ($3 - no tickets sold after 8pm)
               Petting zoo (free)
               Inflatables ($5 for unlimited play - no tickets sold after 8:30pm)
               Concessions and food vendors open             
5:30 PM: Bike parade (Line-up at the "South Red" shelter at 5:30pm)
6:00 PM: "Princess" performs on the Main Stage
6:15 PM: City Council provides free Summer Treat
7:15 PM: "That Eighties Band" performs on the Main Stage
9:15 PM (approx): Fireworks
Where: Broomfield County Commons Park
Parking: 
The Broomfield County Commons: Very limited parking is available. Limited Handicap parking available at the Commons west parking lot. Accessible parking is located at the  Commons west parking lot. If you park on Broomfield County Commons Road, please park on the south side of the street only. RV’s, Campers, trailers or other extra-large vehicles will ONLY be allowed to park in the Legacy High School parking lots.

Legacy High School: Shuttle service to and from the Broomfield County Commons will be provided. Shuttle service runs from 5 p.m. until 11 p.m. Meet at the Gazebo at Legacy High School to take the shuttle to the Commons.
For more info: http://www.broomfield.org/index.aspx?nid=611

3rd of July Extravaganza & Fireworks - Erie
5:00 PM: Activities (bungee trampolines, inflatable bouncy land, mechanical bull rides, obstacle courses, climbing walls, climbing walls, clowns, games, and face-painting - prices vary for activities) and music 
Dusk: Fireworks
Where: 2700 Vista Parkway, Erie
Parking: limited to the streets
For more info: http://www.erieco.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6860

Celebrate 4th of July - Lafayette
4:00pm-8:00pm: Food concessions, free face painting, bounce house and kids activities (some fees may apply)
4:00pm-8:00pm: Free Concert featuring The Fab
4:00pm-10:00pm: Free Shuttle service Centaurus High School, 10300 S. Boulder Rd., Lafayette
                              Limited Handicap parking available at West Park entrance on Caria
FIREWORKS SHOW AT DUSK
Where: Waneka Lake, Lafayette
For more info: http://www.cityoflafayette.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=3763

July 4th Fireworks - Louisville
6:00 PM: Food concessions, games, and music
9:15 PM (approx): Fireworks
NO alcohol, personal fireworks, or glass containers allowed at the golf course.
NO parking at the Golf course - FREE shuttle from 6pm-11pm at Louisville Rec Center and Home Depot
Where: Coal Creek Golf Course, 585 W Dillon Road, Louisville
For more info: http://www.louisvilleco.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/3433/68?backlist=%2F

4th of July Festival - Superior
8:30AM: Parade on Rock Creek Parkway along Purple Park
9:00AM Pancake Breakfast and activities at Community Park
For more info: http://superiorcolorado.gov/Home/Components/News/News/64/17?backlist=%2f


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Visit our local Macaroni Kid 4th of July Guides for more 4th of July ideas. There may be some overlapping events, but as a whole, we have you covered with all the Independence Day FUN in the Denver metro area, suburbs and foothills!

MK Aurora 4th of July Guide 
 
MK Downtown Denver 4th of July Guide
  
MK Evergreen-Bailey-Conifer 4th of July Guide
  
MK Lakewood-Littleton 4th of July Guide

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K Thornton