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Holiday Events, Boulder County Colorado
Fourth of July Boulder July Fourth Celebration/Ralphie’s Independence Day Blast July 4: Get to Folsom Field early on the evening of July 4 to secure a seat; then sit back and enjoy the entertainment while you wait for the fireworks. The gates open at 8pm with live kids’ music, a community sing-along at 8:30, the Boulder Phil at 9pm, and fireworks around 9:30. For information on free parking and shuttle services, check. FIREWORKS POSTPONED UNTIL 10PM DUE TO WEATHER.
Broomfield’s Great American Picnic July 4: The fun starts at 5:30pm in Broomfield, with inflatables and pony rides for the kids, and a bike/trike/wagon parade. Live music from the 17th Avenue All-Stars and Funkiphino plays until the fireworks begin, about 9:15pm. BYO picnic or sample the food vendors’ wares. At Broomfield County Commons Park, on 132nd between Lowell and Sheridan. 303-460-6900. Estes Park July Fourth Celebration July 4: The short trip up to Estes is worth it for a chance to see this stunning professional fireworks show reflected in the waters of Lake Estes. Grab front-row seats early on the lake shore and enjoy free music until the fireworks begin. The show starts about 9:30pm, weather permitting. Festivities earlier in the day include a pancake breakfast (7am), a patriotic concert (7pm) and a classic car show (10am-3pm). 970-577-6400. July 4: Grab an up-close seat at the Boulder County Fairgrounds, Boston Ave. and Hover St., or secure a great view at a number of other sites in the city. The show starts at dusk. 303-651-8437. July 4: Join the Longmont Symphony Orchestra for two 4th of July concerts this summer. First, Summer Concert in the Park takes place at 12 noon in Longmont's Olde Town Thompson Park, located at Bross Street and 4th Avenue. Complete with Stars and Stripes, a picnic contest and booming cannons. For an encore performance, the LSO will be performing for the City of Thornton's July 4th Celebration at the Thornton Multipurpose Fields located at 108th and Colorado Boulevard. The concert begins at 8pm with a fireworks display scheduled to begin at 9:30pm. Visit the website for 2010-2011 season information. 303-772-5796. Nederland July Fourth PARADE & Fireworks July 4: This scenic mountain town celebrates a midsummer rite with a noon parade in downtown Nederland; fireworks at dusk over Barker Reservoir; and live music in the evening. 303-258-3266, ext. 23. July 4: Celebrate in Niwot with a pancake breakfast, kids’ games and parade, plus live music from noon-3pm and historical walking tours. 303-652-4144. Sandstone Ranch fourth of July Event July 3: Start off your Independence Day weekend at this event that includes old-time activities like kite flying, melon-seed spitting, square dancing, sack races and a pie contest. 9:30am-2pm at Sandstone Ranch District Park, 3001 E. Ken Pratt Blvd. (Highway 119) in Longmont. July 5: The Colorado Symphony brings favorite symphonic classics to Red Rocks Amphitheatre for a free outdoor concert at 7:30pm. This perfect summer program includes Adventures on Earth from ET by John Williams, Berlioz’ Roman Carnival Overture, Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man, selections from Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony and Elgar’s Enigma Variations, as well as patriotic favorites and Tchaikovsky’s legendary 1812 Overture. Red Rocks Amphitheatre is located in Red Rocks Park near Morrison, Colorado, 15 miles west of Denver. 303-623-7876 Town of Superior Fourth of July Festival July 4: Superior celebrates the Fourth in a big way, with a parade, pancake breakfast and live music. 8:30am-noon at Community Park (Coalton Road between Indiana and Rock Creek Parkway). 303-554-9005. Ongoing Hotel Boulderado Teas and Buffets The historic Hotel Boulderado hosts lavish, authentic afternoon teas during the holiday season, and huge gourmet buffets on other special holidays. Visit the website to make reservations (required).
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