4th of July Festivities - Independence Day Celebrations in Northern Colorado 2026
Our nation turns the big 250 this year, so you’ll want to head to your local 4th of July festival to get in on celebrating this momentous occasion. If you live in the Northern Colorado area, or are just inspired to come up here for the 4th, here’s a rundown of the firework shows and accompanying celebrations in Northern Colorado, by way of some suggestions from your friendly local NoCo REALTOR®.
3rd of July Fireworks (Berthoud, CO)
Where: Waggener Farm Park in Berthoud
When: 5 PM
The Independence Day festivities start a day early with the 3rd of July Fireworks show in Berthoud, CO. An annual festival taking place in Waggener Farm Park – this year the event boasts “over 30 food trucks, a beer garden, inflatables, lawn games, and live entertainment” with a fantastic fireworks display closing out the evening as soon as the sun sets. For more information visit the event page on berthoud.org.
July 4th Festival (Loveland, CO)
Where: North Lake Park, Loveland, CO
When: 4 PM
“Family Fun. Food. Fireworks” awaits at the Loveland July 4th Festival. Starting at 4pm July 4th at North Lake Park, Lovelanders can join in Loveland’s independence day festivities and enjoy a delicious selection of food stuffs from a variety of vendors. You’ll find a lot of good information about the festival on the City of Loveland’s website, including parking info and a number you can text to get updates about the event.
Independence Day Community Celebration (Fort Collins, CO)
Where: City Park, Fort Collins, CO
When: 7:30 AM to 10 PM
Fort Collins puts the emphasis on celebrating “250 years of America and 150 years of Colorado” this year, and is planning a “new community experience” specifically to celebrate and appreciate this milestone. The festivities last all day, starting at 7:30 AM and concluding with a fireworks display over Sheldon Lake in the evening (weather permitting). An event map and schedule, as well as other important information, can be found on the event’s page on The City of Fort Collins’ website.
Longmont Independence Weekend (Longmont, CO)
Where:
Roosevelt Park (Concert)
2nd Ave & Emery St. (Festival)
When: Concert starts at 6 PM, July 3; Festival starts at 5 PM, July 4th
The City of Longmont rings in the country’s 250th birthday in style with two days of festivities. Roll out at rush hour and head straight to Roosevelt Park for an exciting night of live music. On Independence Day itself, the Free Family Festival takes place starting at 5 PM and concludes with the “Sky Full of Celebration” – a drone and fireworks show slated to start at 9:15 PM. There’s even a “chair valet” for those who don’t want to carry their chairs for the whole festival. For more information on the event, visit longmontcolorado.gov.