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Fourth of July Festivities

Picnics, fireworks, live music, and sunshine are all a national tradition on Independence Day. Wherever you are located in the Pikes Peak Region, there are several events for the whole family!

Jun 10, 2018/

akarpa /

Colorado Springs Philharmonic's Summer Symphony by Cayton Photography

*Note: Professional fireworks displays have been canceled in Cripple Creek, Woodland Park, and Manitou Springs due to dry weather and high fire danger. As a reminder, fireworks are illegal in the City of Colorado Springs.

June 30

Falcon Freedom Days at Antler Creek Golf Course

Free; blood drive, hike and bike stroll, hot dog eating contest, and live music

Weekend of June 29 – July 1

Fort Carson Freedom Fest at Iron Horse Park

Most activities are free; live music, 5k run, sand volleyball tournament, and carnival

July 1

Fun Before the Fourth at Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Parks pass required; family games, crafts, face painting, trivia, outdoor education & exploration

July 2

Manitou Springs Ice Cream Social & Pie Baking Contest at Soda Springs Park

One slice of pie $2, one scoop of ice cream $1; relax, enjoy, and music

July 1, 3, and 4

‘Alex Harris: Red White Blue and God Bless You, A Portrait of Northern New Mexico’ at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College

Tickets are $10 for adults; Photographs from Harris’ series Red White Blue and God Bless You, taken between 1979 and 1988.

July 4

Family Fourth at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site

Free; reenactments, carnival games, and picnic

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Colorado Springs Sky Sox vs. New Orleans Baby Cakes at Security Service Field

Tickets start at $15; baseball and free flags

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Summer Symphony at Memorial Park

Free; Colorado Springs Philharmonic and food

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Tri-Lakes 4th of July Celebration in Downtown Monument

Free; pancake breakfast, fun run, live music, parades, and street fair

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Royal Gorge 4th of July at Royal Gorge Bridge & Park

Normal admission prices; live entertainment and park activities

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CANCELLED: Cripple Creek July 4th Celebration & Fireworks at Brass Ass Parking Lot

Free; live music, food, and beer garden

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Fourth of July Block Party with Joe Smith & The Spicy Pickles at Green Box Arts Farm Stand

Free; live music and swing dancing classes

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Woodshed Red 4th of July Celebration Concert at The Bud Ford Pavilion at Soda Springs Park

Free; live music, food, and beer garden

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Red Leg 5th Anniversary Celebration at Red Leg Brewing Company

Free; live music, food trucks, games, and beer

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Ranchlands Concert Series: Corb Lund Live at the Chico! at Chico Basin Ranch

Tickets start at $35/adult; live music, food trucks, Western heritage activities, camping

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COS Rodeo at Norris Penrose Event Center

Tickets start at $25/adult; rodeo, activities, live music, and dinner

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Woodland Park Cemetery Crawl at the Woodland park Cemetery

Tickets are $5 for adults; tour the cemetery and learn about local history

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Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration in Woodland Park

Free; kids activities, artists and crafters, live music and performers, food trucks and beer garden, and flag raising

July 5

Symphony Above the Clouds at Woodland Park Middle School

Free; live music

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