Your Northern Colorado July 4th Guide by City
4th of July in NoCo
Explore the best 4th of July events in Northern Colorado—parades, fireworks, concerts, and family fun in Loveland, Fort Collins, Greeley, Longmont, Wellington, Windsor, and Timnath.
Loveland: Parades and Pool Days
Annual Independence Day Celebration
All Day – Outdoor Play at North Lake Park
- Ride the Buckhorn Northern Railroad (11:30 a.m.–8 p.m.)
- Enjoy shaded pavilions for picnics & BBQs
- Explore the lagoon, play structures & walking trails
- City pools open for free swims 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
(Bring your own lawn games and grill tools—it’s a DIY celebration!)
🚫 No Major Fireworks Show
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Official Loveland fireworks are canceled due to budget cuts
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Personal/ground fireworks allowed; aerial are not.
Fort Collins: Big City Energy and Parkside Patriotism
7:30 a.m. – FireKracker 5K & 1-mile kids’ run at City Park Drive—same‑day registration available
7:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m. – Food Truck Rally in City Park—local favorites parked and ready
10 a.m. – Independence Day Parade on Mountain Ave (Howes→Jackson)
11 a.m.–3 p.m. – Family Fun Zone east of playground—games, inflatables & giveaways
12–5 p.m. – Free Trolley Rides between City Park & Old Town
4–8:30 p.m. – Live Music at City Park:
- 4–5 p.m.: FoCo Motown Revue
- 5:30–6:30 p.m.: Patti Fiasco
- 7–8:30 p.m.: Funky Business
9:35 p.m. – Fireworks Show over Sheldon Lake—free shuttles available; weather‑backup plan in place
Greeley: The Stampede That Steals the Show
Greeley Stampede runs June 24–July 6, including:
July 4 Highlights
9 a.m. – Independence Day Parade: Colorado’s biggest holiday parade with over 120 floats and the iconic Longhorn Drive
All-day family fun: at carnival, Kids Korral, western art show, rodeo, demolition derby, and make-your-own rattlesnake eggs experiences, the rodeo, live concerts, American Bull Fighting at 7 p.m., and local shopping + dining draws
9:30 p.m. – Fireworks show launched over Island Grove—visible from miles around
10 p.m. – Headliner concert: Rodney Atkins serenades the crowd post-fireworks
Wellington: Pancakes, Parades & Pure Americana
7 a.m. – Pancake Breakfast at The Wellington Filling Station— fuel up with the community before the parade
10 a.m. – Parade down Cleveland Ave with this year’s “Honoring Our Heritage” theme; look for the mural meet‑and‑greet at Wellington Grill & artist Terry McNerney
11 a.m.–3 p.m. –
- Festival @ Community Park: Carnival inflatables, games, rescue‑vehicle demos
- Main Street Market @ Centennial Park
- Classic Car Show
7:30 p.m. – Community Band Concert in Eyestone South parking lot
9:30 p.m. – Fireworks on Sixth Street (tune to 97.1 FM for music sync); Eyestone fields open for viewing
Timnath: Lakefront Sparkle
Live Music Lineup:
- 7 p.m. – Doors open with family-friendly tunes and bands like Atomic Fusion Initiative.
Kid Zones & Activities:
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Quad-bungee trampolines
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Coconut Tree Climb
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Reckless Amusement Ride
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Mega obstacle courses
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Face painting, hamster balls, slides—and more
Food Trucks:
- Local favorites include BIGS Meat Wagon, Divine Ice Cream, Misfits Pizza, Maddie’s Kettle Korn + a dozen others
Fireworks + Music Sync:
- 9:30 p.m. – Spectacular pyro-musical show over Timnath Reservoir
Longmont: Tech-Driven Sky Show
Concert in the Park (Roosevelt Park)
- 11 a.m.–3 p.m. – Picnic contest (register at 11), Longmont Symphony Orchestra & Chorale, and cannon blasts blending the 1812 Overture with baked-in community charm
- Food trucks for lunch bites.
Downtown Street Party
- 5–11 p.m. – along Emery St (1st–3rd Ave) & 2nd Ave (Kimbark–Collyer): three live-music stages, mid‑street carnival games, inflatables, axe-throwing (for the adults!), a makers market, and 25+ food & drink vendors
- Sites like St. Vrain Cidery & 300 Suns Brewing host watch parties
- Street-party entry and games are FREE
Drone Show
~9:15 p.m. – Innovative sky-art by 300 drones choreographed by St. Vrain Valley School District students—set over Dickens Farm Nature Area
Fireworks Finale
~9:30 p.m. – Grand fireworks launched by Skyline Kiwanis from the Fire Training Center, with live accompaniment by the Symphony from Wibby Brewing
Can’t make it in person or want to watch from the comfort of your home instead? Watch it live below.
Windsor: Lakefront Beats
1- 9 p.m. – Celebration at Boardwalk Park (Windsor Lake) – Live bands, food trucks, vendors under the Market Pavilion
Live Music Lineup:
• 1–3 p.m.: Parlor Pickers (country)
• 4–6 p.m.: Michael Morrow & The Culprits (rock)
• 7–9 p.m.: “Those Crazy Nights” Journey tribute on the bandshell
Fireworks Begin ~9:15 p.m., set off over the lake for a beautiful waterfront show
Quick Comparison:
Which City Fits Your Vibe?
| City | Day Events | Fireworks Time | Vibe Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loveland | Parade, BBQs, train rides, pool time, look-alike contest | No fireworks this year | Family-friendly & local community feel |
| Fort Collins | 5K, parade, food truck rally, trolley rides, live music | 9:35 p.m. | Big-town energy, laid-back at the park |
| Greeley | Massive Stampede parade, rodeo, carnival, concerts | 9:30 p.m. | Bold, bustling & rodeo-charged fun |
| Wellington | Pancake breakfast, parade, car show, market, live music, kids’ zone | 9:30 p.m. | Small-town Americana at its finest |
| Longmont | Symphony concert, downtown street party, drone show, fireworks | 9:30 p.m. | Tech-meets-tradition block party |
| Windsor | Bands, food trucks, kid activities, lake day at Boardwalk Park | 9:15 p.m. | Scenic, relaxed, lakefront fireworks |
| Timnath | Kids zone, inflatables, food trucks, live music, lake views | 9:30 p.m. | Family-focused with festival flair |
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The some of the information for Loveland was from Loveland Ohio — not Loveland Colorado.
Thanks for bring this to our attention Shannon. It looks like the parade information and live music was for Loveland, OH. It has been removed from the article. We apologize for any inconvenience.