Get ready to light up your summer with fireworks, food, and family fun—because The Buzzy B has rounded up ALL the red, white, and woo-hoo happening from Castle Rock to Cripple Creek! 🎆 Whether you’re hunting for a patriotic parade, looking to ooh-and-aah under a sky full of sparks, or just want to know where to grab a funnel cake and let the kids loose—this list is your star-spangled secret weapon. 🧨🍧🇺🇸

So grab your lawn chairs, sunscreen, and festive flair—it’s time to celebrate freedom the BEE-autiful way! 🐝❤️💙

🏙️ Castle Rock

🎆 Fireworks Show

  • When: Friday, July 4 at ~9:30 PM (sundown)

  • Where: Former Acme Brick facility on Prairie Hawk Drive

  • Details: 15-minute display with a three-shot opening salute. Fireworks are visible up to 3 miles away. Prairie Hawk Drive (south of Topeka Way) will be closed. Private fireworks allowed 8 AM–10 PM only

🏃‍♂️ 5th Annual ROCK‑IT RUN

  • When: July 4 starting 6:30 AM (kids’ 1K at 9:15 AM)

  • Where: 500 Fairgrounds Rd, Castle Rock

  • Details: Choose half-marathon ($59), 5K ($47), or free kids’ run. Includes race shirt

  • A Fourth‑of‑July parade, free concert, food vendors, family games at Metzler Ranch Community Park & Festival Park; fireworks commence ~9:30 PM


🌄 Colorado Springs

Star‑Spangled Symphony & Fireworks

  • When: July 4, doors open ~5:30 PM, fireworks ~9:15 PM

  • Where: Pikes Peak Center & Ford Amphitheater area

  • Details: Free concert by the Philharmonic plus a block‑party outside with food vendors and beer garden; fireworks broadcast via KKTV; public viewing also at Banning Lewis Ranch, Switchbacks game, Rocky Mountain Vibes game

Family Fourth at Rock Ledge Ranch

  • When: July 4, 10 AM–4 PM

  • Where: 3105 Gateway Rd

  • Details: Historic speeches, kids’ parade, festival games, live music, concessions. Admission: $8 adults, $5 seniors/military, $4 (ages 3–17), under 3 free

Switchbacks FC Firework Spectacular

  • When: July 4 (game night)

  • Where: Weidner Field

  • Details: Catch Louisville City FC, followed by fireworks; bucket hats giveaway 

Rocky Mountain Vibes Baseball

  • When: July 4 at 6:30 PM

  • Where: UCHealth Park (Blocktickets Park)

  • Details: Minor‑league game followed by fireworks


🏘️ Falcon

No major public Falcon-specific July 4 events found. However, families can:

  • Attend nearby Colorado Springs events above.

  • Enjoy residential fireworks (only ground-based) per local rules.


🚰 Fountain

No dedicated Fountain celebrations listed. 


🏛️ Cripple Creek

July 4 Heritage Fair + Fireworks

  • When: July 4, daytime into ~9:30 PM

  • Where: Heritage Center + downtown park

  • Details: Food trucks, vendors, art show, family games, scavenger hunt, Cripple Creek donkeys, live music; fireworks ~20 min post-dusk from south of Myers Ave

 

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