Westminster is the place to be on Independence Day! The City is known for having the best fireworks display in the north metro area, with a full 20 minutes of professionally choreographed fireworks that dazzle guests each year at City Park.
With events and activities for the whole family throughout the day, you can guarantee fun for all on the Fourth of July.
Before the impressive fireworks show lights up the night sky, the festivities kick off with our epic pool party, the annual Uncle Sam Splash Bash. Hosted at Countryside Pool (10470 Oak St.) from 1 to 3 pm, you can beat the heat and enjoy sweet treats like shaved ice and fresh watermelon slices while we fire up the grill for fun in the summer sun.
This event features a $200 quarter drop, where kiddos can dive to collect as many coins as possible, as well as the ever popular belly flop contest! This event has been a staple for Fourth of July in Westminster for decades.
“It’s great that the Splash Bash continues!” said Westminster resident Jo Ruwet. “My kids participated in the ’80s and my youngest daughter was a lifeguard in the ’90s!”
Once you dry off, head to the main event at City Park (10455 Sheridan Blvd.) from 4 to 10 pm, where the field will be full of food and drink vendors, activities for kids, and plenty of live music.
Around 12,000 people attend the fun each year, while many bring their favorite yard games to play until sunset.
Pro tip: arrive early and set up your spot to reserve your space for the fireworks show and enjoy the whole afternoon with the community.
“This marquee community event has it all,” said Aric Otzelberger, director of Parks, Recreation & Libraries. “Wide open spaces, fun activities for the family, local food and drinks, live music throughout the day, and of course, the best fireworks show in the north metro.”
Although there is no outside alcohol allowed, local breweries will be serving up beer on tap for purchase.
The community is encouraged to utilize our free shuttle service to get to the event at City Park, as parking is extremely limited.
You can catch the shuttles at one of four locations throughout the city including City Hall, The MAC, West View Recreation Center, and Front Range Community College. For shuttle schedules and more details visit www.westminsterco.gov/specialevents.
Once the fireworks start at 9:15 pm, all you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. The Westminster Fire Department (WFD) monitors the event to ensure safety, and any public fireworks shows must receive a permit from WFD.
Remember, any fireworks that explode, emit a loud bang, leave the ground due to an explosive charge, or fly through the air are always illegal in the city of Westminster and the state of Colorado. So leave the pyrotechnics to the professionals and celebrate safely, Westminster!
Learn more about the City of Westminster’s fireworks policy here.
Review the city’s fireworks policy presented by the Westminster Fire Department below.