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Firestone 4th of July Celebration

Thursday July 4, 2024 8:00 am - 9:30 pm
Miner's Park150 Grant AveFirestone CO 80504
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Description

Join us for the 22nd Annual 4th of July Celebration! It's a day packed with patriotic fun for the whole family. Kick off the festivities with our lively parade showcasing local talent and community spirit. Then, immerse yourself in a full day of activities ranging from games to crafts, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy. Take a break to refuel at our array of delicious food trucks offering a variety of mouthwatering treats. Don't forget to browse the vendor market for unique finds and souvenirs. As the sun sets, groove to the beat of live music performances that will keep you entertained into the night. Finally, cap off the evening with a dazzling fireworks display that will light up the sky and leave you in awe. It's an event you won't want to miss!

Parade

The route this year is different from last year's, so please visit our 2024 Parade page for details. The parking lot at Miners Park will be open at 8 a.m., with just a short walk to the start and end of the parade route. Refreshments will also be available for purchase at Miners Park starting at 8 a.m.

If you are interested in participating in the parade, please visit our 2024 Parade page for more details.

Parking

Parking will be available for the full day of activities near Miners Park, starting at 8:00 a.m. You do not need to stay for the full day of events to park in the lot.  The exit on the north end of the lot will be open the full day. The entrance to the parking lot is off of First Street, north of the Carbon Valley Active Adults and Community Center. View a map, with entry and exit directions here22nd Annual 4th at Firestone.

Follow the parking attendants for guidance once you have entered the lot. There are ADA parking spaces available. You must have an ADA mirror tag or ADA license plate to park in those spaces. We ask that everyone be respectful of the rules posted, including no fireworks of any kind, no alcohol permitted in the parking lot, and as a reminder, please leave your dogs at home. Additionally, we ask that drivers be aware of all parking regulations within the Town of Firestone and any neighboring municipalities. Do not block neighbors' driveways, and do not park in no-parking zones.

Schedule of Events
  • 8 a.m. - Parking lot adjacent to Miners Park opens
  • 9 a.m. - Road closures begin for the 4th at Firestone parade
  • 10 a.m. - 4th at Firestone Parade starts
  • 11 a.m. - Miners Park and vendor market opens, Beer garden tickets go on sale, Entertainment by Djembe Drum Orchestra. No outside canopies are allowed at the park. 
  • 12 p.m. - Beer garden opens
  • 2 p.m. - Event announcements and parade winners recognized on main stage
  • 4 p.m. - Vendor market closes, Entertainment by Roka Hueka on main stage
  • 6 p.m. - Music by Sugar Britches on main stage
  • 8 p.m. - Headliner Gasoline Lollipops on main stage
  • 9:30 p.m. - Fireworks display begins (weather permitting)

Who

all are welcome

Cost

FREE

How

Just drop in and make sure you are paying attention to parking. It can be a bit tricky. 

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