Denver is celebrating the 4th of July with a wide range of events, including parades, fireworks, and concerts. The city is hosting the 2026 Cherry Creek Arts Festival in Cherry Creek North, which features local artists and live music. Additionally, there are several fireworks displays and drone shows throughout the city, including at Hudson Gardens and Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.
Events and Activities
Some of the other events and activities taking place in Denver over the 4th of July weekend include the Colorado Renaissance Festival, the Rebel Marketplace and The Melanated Book Exchange, and the Summer Mission: America250 Edition at Beat The Bomb. There are also several concerts and live music events, including the Red, White & Rock concert at Hudson Gardens and the Deadrocks XII concert at Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre.
Families can enjoy the Storytime in the Park event at Commons Park, the 4th of July Parade in Highlands Ranch, and the 4th of July Pool Party at Limelight Boulder. There are also several art exhibitions and festivals, including the Jaume Plensa: A New Humanism exhibition at the Denver Botanic Gardens and the Lumonics Immersed exhibition at the Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery.
Original reporting: Denverite — read the source article.
