Where to celebrate Independence Day in Weld and Larimer County, down in Denver, up in Cheyenne and in between

The 4th of July is upon us and that means barbecues, yard games, pool parties and the legendary Independence Day fireworks shows taking place across the USA

While some cities and towns allow certain DIY fireworks, many do not. And since Greeley and Evans have fireworks fines of up to $2,000 apiece, you might want to skip the front yard show and attend a professional.

Below is a list of some professional fireworks shows and other fun events taking place in Greeley, Windsor and northern Colorado in celebration of the Fourth of July holiday.

Greely

The Greeley Stampede Independence Day Parade begins on Monday, July 4 at 9 a.m. with a flyover followed by the event’s iconic Longhorns proceeding north on 10th Avenue past UNC to 19th Street and Lincoln Park end near 5th Street. Along with the Longhorns, more than 120 corporations, organizations, school bands, floats, riders and more from northern Colorado will make their way past hundreds of enthusiastic spectators. The parade is a highly anticipated annual tradition, so be there early to claim your spot. For more information on the Greeley Stampede Independence Day Parade, visit www.greeleystampede.org.

The annual Greeley Stampede fireworks show is scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m. Monday, July 4 with an amazing professional fireworks display lighting up the Weld County skies. This year, the Stampede organizers have planned a little extra to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the event. People of all ages can watch the fireworks on the Greeley Stampede grounds or in the surrounding area. For more information on the Greeley Stampede Fireworks Show, visit www.greeleystampede.org.

windsor

Celebrate Independence Day at Boardwalk Park with live music from the 101st Army Band and fireworks. The concert starts on Monday 4th July at 5:30pm followed by the fireworks show at 9:20pm. All ages are welcome to attend the free event. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and cooler for a fun evening under the stars and overlooking the lake. For more information, see

love country

The Fourth of July Festival and Fireworks will be held Monday, July 4 from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at North Lake Park, 2750 N. Taft Ave. beer garden and more. The free event is open to all ages. For more information, see

Timnath

The Timnath 4th of July celebrations begin at 6:00pm on Monday 4th July at Timnath Reservoir, 5824 County Road 40. Participants of all ages can enjoy live music, food trucks, face painting, bungee running and more. Fireworks start at 9:30pm. For more information, see

Estes Park

The 4th of July celebrations in Estes Park kick off with the Steam-to-Electric Coolest Car Show beginning Monday, July 4th at 9:00am at the Estes Park Events Complex, 1125 Rooftop Way with over 100 vehicles . At 7:00 p.m., the Estes Village Band performs for free at the Performance Park Amphitheater, 435 W. Elkhorn Ave. Fireworks over Lake Estes begin at 9:30pm. For more information, see

Fort Lupton

The Fort Lupton Independence Day Celebration features live music, a high ropes course, water slide, trampoline, bouncy castles and more on Saturday, July 2 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Community Center Park, 201 S. Rollie Ave The sun sets, the fireworks begin and will be launched from the Coyote Creek Golf Course, 222 Clubhouse Drive. All ages are welcome to attend the free event. For more information, see

FortCollins

The Fort Collins July 4th Celebration of the Stars and Stripes Golf Tournament and Firecracker 5K begins Monday, July 4 at 7:30 am at City Nine Park, 411 S. Bryan Ave. The celebrations also include live music, trolley rides and food truck rally throughout the day, as well as a fireworks celebration scheduled to begin at 9:35 p.m. at City Park’s Sheldon Lake. For more information, see

Fort Morgan

Spend the holidays with some speed demons at I-76 Speedway Racing at 5:00 pm Monday, July 4, 16359 Road S. Stay after the races and enjoy the post-race fireworks display. Tickets are $12 per adult ages 13 and up and $4 for youth ages 6-12. For more information, see

cheyenne

The Fourth of July Cheyenne Celebration is scheduled for Monday, July 4 at 9:35 p.m. at Lions Park on Carey Avenue. The fireworks are designed to be seen from pretty much anywhere in the city. All ages are welcome to join the free show. For more information, see

Spend the holiday season traveling back in time to the Old West with the Cheyenne Gunslingers on Monday, July 4 at 6:00 p.m. at W. 15th on Pioneer Avenue. The group will perform gunfights, western skits, and other Wild West activities for the whole family. All shows are free. For more information, see

Denver

Enjoy America’s favorite pastime and fireworks as the Colorado Rockies take on the Arizona Diamondbacks at 6:10 p.m. on Friday, July 1 and Saturday, July 2 at Coors Field, 2001 Blake St. in Denver. The game is followed by a fantastic fireworks display. Tickets range from $42 to $440 per person, depending on seat selection. For more information, see

The Civic Center Independence Eve Celebration is scheduled for Sunday, July 3 at 5:00 p.m. at Civic Center Park on Broadway and in Colfax. The event features food and beverage trucks, live music by Dragondeer and the Colorado Symphony with special guest Sierra Boggess. The fireworks display begins at 9:30 p.m. on the roof of the City and County Building. All ages are welcome to attend the free event. For more information, see