The Best 4th of July Fireworks Shows in the Denver / Boulder Area 2009

Independence Day Fireworks Displays You Won't Want to Miss

If you are new to the Denver / Boulder area or just looking for a fun attraction, you certainly won't want to miss one of the most highly anticipated events of the summer of 2009. You can find some amazing fireworks displays across the metro area. Some of you might enjoy a small scale display that could be offered in your local neighborhood. If so, contact your local chamber of commerce for more details. For those of you who enjoy the big full-blown production, this list of fireworks shows is for you. In the details for each event, the show times, location, and cost has been listed, so you can be prepared for all of the activities. These are not listed these from best to worst...they are all good.

#1 Aurora - This display is located at the Aurora Municipal Center at the intersection of Chambers and Alameda Avenue. The patriotic fireworks display is out in the open, so it can be viewed easily if you stay within a couple of miles from the center of the lawn. Specifically, it can be viewed from south of Sixth Avenue and West of Potomac Street. You can also see the show from just north of Jewell Avenue on the southside of the lawn. The fireworks are set to begin just after dark at about 9:30pm on Saturday, July 4th. The show includes a 25 minute professional display with live entertainment sponsored by the Aurora Symphony Orchestra. The admission is Free. For additional information, call 303-739-7000.

#2 Denver Part One- This fireworks extravaganza is located at City Park in the heart of Denver itself. It is situated at the intersection of Colorado Boulevard and York Street. This fireworks show is hosted on Friday, July 3rd so as to eliminate the competition with some of the other displays. It's actually a good thing when some of the shows are hosted on separate days, so you can view more than one. The Colorado Symphony Orchestra will entertain during this event. The activities begin at 7pm with the fireworks show commencing just after dark. The cost is Free, so don't miss out on this great opportunity.