Northern Colorado 4th of July Fireworks Guide

Independence Day in Northern Colorado is almost here, and fireworks should be extra special this year because of the 250th celebration. Many Coloradans have their go-to spots to watch fireworks; however, you might want to change things up a bit, or maybe you've just moved to Northern Colorado and need a little help finding the best place to celebrate the Fourth of July.

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If you want to see big fireworks, you are in luck, as there are many places in Northern Colorado to see an amazing Fourth of July fireworks display. Here is a list of all of the Northern Colorado towns that will be putting on a fireworks show this Fourth of July.

Fort Collins, Colorado

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Fort Collins will have a great Fireworks display at City Park over Sheldon Lake with activities throughout the entire day leading up to the grand finale at 9:30 p.m.

Timnath, Colorado

fireworks at nighttime

Timnath will hold its annual Fourth of July celebration at Timnath Reservoir, starting at 6 p.m., featuring food trucks, live music, and fireworks.

Loveland, Colorado

green, red, and white fireworks on sky at nighttime

Loveland's Independence Day celebration and fireworks display return to North Lake Park starting at 11 a.m. with the Loveland Lions Club barbecue, food trucks, vendors, kids' zone, and closing out with a fireworks display.

Windsor, Colorado

yellow, red and blue fireworks

Windsor's 4th of July celebration will be at Boardwalk Community Park at Windsor Lake. Festivities include family-friendly fun, live music, food trucks, and fireworks over the lake.

Greeley, Colorado

fireworks over temple near calm body of water

The Greeley Stampede could arguably be the biggest and most action-packed Fourth of July in Northern Colorado. Starting Independence Day is the parade through the city of Greeley at 9 a.m., following an entire day filled with events including rodeos, concerts, and carnival at Island Grove Regional Park with the Greeley Stampede. Rumor is that the fireworks display at the Greeley Stampede will be the biggest in the state of Colorado this year.

Estes Park, Colorado

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UPDATE: Estes Park has postponed the 4th of July Fireworks celebration due to increased wildfire risk. Read more about the postponement HERE.

Fireworks in Estes Park are also an option with a beautiful Rocky Mountain backdrop. The fireworks display over Lake Estes for the 4th of July will include 1,800 shots during the 25-minute choreographed show.

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With all of these options for fireworks displays in Northern Colorado, no matter which one you decide to watch, they will all be spectacular.