There’s no better place to be over the 4th of July than in Denver. You’ll be treated to festivals, concerts, pro sports – and of course all the brilliant fireworks displays you could ever wish for.   Make a weekend of it and take advantage of these great Denver hotel deals.

Great Rates at Denver Hotels for the 4th of July

Denver hotels are offering great rates over the holiday weekend. All these rates are based on availability. Browse all the offers at http://www.denver.org/hotels/specials.

Festivals & Events

Cherry Creek Arts Festival
July 5-7, Cherry Creek North, Denver
This free, outdoor extravaganza – the city’s signature cultural celebration of the visual, performing and culinary arts – gives more than 350,0000 annual visitors the chance to meet and talk with international visual artists, enjoy a wide range of family friendly fun sample fine cuisine. Experience Artivity Avenue, a full block of interactive activities perfect for youngsters. Visit the Cultural Pavilion, where music, dance and theater from around the globe will be presented. Culinary Avenue features tasty treats and live cooking demonstrations from some of Denver’s most popular eateries. 
More Info: www.cherryarts.org

Olde Town Arvada Spirit of America 4th of July Festival
July 4, Arvada
Join close to 30,000 other revelers at Arvada’s spectacular annual celebration of the spirit of America. Free family-friendly events throughout the afternoon and evening include a Kids’ Park featuring an obstacle course, bungee run, big slide, face tattoos and more fun activities, a classic Car Show and plenty of food and drinks concession stands and carts.
More Info: www.arvadafestivals.com

Fireworks at Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park
July 4
Spend the day riding the roller coasters and the water slides at Denver’s downtown amusement park and then watch a brilliant fireworks display light up the night sky, starting at dusk.
More Info: www.elitchgardens.com

Liberty 4-Mile Run in Washington Park
July 4
Work off all the bbq and cake by running in the Liberty 4-mile run. Wear your red, white and blue proud and enjoy the celebration. Prizes will be given to kids and adults with the best patriotic flair. After the run enjoy food and beverages. Adult advance registration is $35; free for kids participating in the Firecracker Kids Fun Run.
More Info: http://www.hallucinationsports.com/page/show/205378-liberty-run-4-mile

Music

Concerts at Red Rocks
July 5-7, Red Rocks Amphitheatre and State Park, Morrison
Celebrate Independence Day Weekend at Red Rocks! Get things started on July 3 with the powerful grooves of Michael Franti and Spearhead. Franti is even hosting a special Yoga On The Rocks event earlier in the day, if you want to work up a sweat. On July 4, jam band favorites Blues Traveler return to the Rocks for another amazing Independence Day show with moe. The Avett Brothers hit the amphithteatre for a two-night stand, July 5-6, while Josh Groban will be joined by the Colorado Symphony for a special concert on July 7.
More Info: www.redrocksonline.com 

Independence Eve Celebration in Civic Center Park 
July 3, Civic Center Park (Broadway and Colfax), Denver, 8 p.m.
The fourth annual Independence Eve Celebration will feature a free patriotic concert by The Colorado Symphony, an innovative light show on the Denver City and County Building and a stunning fireworks finale. Lawn seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis; blankets or low-rise concert/beach chairs are encouraged. Attendees are welcome to bring their own picnics; concessions will also be present on-site. Civic Center is easily accessible by light rail, bus, bicycle or the 16th Street FREE MallRide and use of public transportation is encouraged. Information on nearby Denver B-cycle bike-sharing locations is available at http://www.denver.bcycle.com/. Parking is available at nearby surface lots and parking garages as well.
More Info: www.civiccenterconservancy.org 



Sports

The Rockies, The Rapids, The Outlaws -- and FIREWORKS!
Various Locations
At Coors Field, catch The Colorado Rockies taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers during a three-game homestand, July 2-4. There will be a spectacular fireworks show following the July 4 game! Denver’s hometown heroes the Colorado Rapids are taking on the New York Red Bulls at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on July 4 – stick around for the fireworks display after the game! There's another match on Sunday, July 7 against the D.C. United. Over at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on July 4, Denver's professional lacrosse team the Outlaws are battling it out with the New York Lizards. After the game, enjoy fireworks within the bowl at Sports Authority Field -- pyrotechnics paired with a show on the 97 foot wide THUNDERVISION screen. You'll never forget this kind of fireworks show!
More Info: www.coloradorapids.com, www.denveroutlaws.com 

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