Udpated at 3:10 p.m.: Cities around Denver are canceling their fireworks shows ahead of forecasted storms.
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Tuesday marks the U.S.' 247th birthday, meaning that across the country, folks will be coming together to celebrate the red, white and blue as fireworks light up the night sky.
But the celebrations start early in Denver.
On Monday night, the city is hosting its annual Independence Eve celebration at Civic Center Park. And two neighborhood parades are scheduled for Tuesday. Do keep in mind that the weather may require an umbrella tomorrow.
Here are the details for those events, including where you can see fireworks shows in and around the metro and around the state:
Independence Eve at Civic Center Park
Date: Monday, July 3. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.
Starting at 5:30 p.m., attendees can enjoy live music, a light show, food trucks, beer, wine, non-alcoholic drinks and a fireworks display. Live music will be presented by The Mañanas, The Reminders and the Colorado Symphony, including speeches by Mayor Michael Hancock and Mayor-Elect Mike Johnston.
Food trucks will be parked along 14th Ave between Bannock and Broadway. Entrances will be located near 14th Ave and Broadway as well as Colfax and Broadway.
For more information click here.
13th Annual Park Hill Parade
Date: Tuesday, July 4, 1:30-3 p.m.
The parade will move along 23rd Avenue from Dexter to Krameria Streets featuring marching bands, classic cars and appearances by Mayor-Elect Mike Johnston, City Councilman-elect Darrell Watson and Councilwoman-elect Shontel Lewis.
Visitors are encouraged to set-up blankets, chairs, umbrellas and coolers anywhere along the route.
For more information click here.
16th Annual Highland 4th of July Parade
Date: Tuesday, July 4, 9:30 a.m.
A bike decorating party will take place at the MCA's Holiday Theater on 32nd and Clay St. Paraders can then begin lining up on 32nd and Bryant St. for the parade which will kick off at 10:20 a.m. The parade ends at Hirshorn Park with a "fire truck #7 splash-down" and a Little Man Ice Cream after-party at 11:30 a.m.
For more information click here.
Fourth of July Fireworks around Colorado
The following events are all scheduled for July 4:
Arvada: Stenger Sports Complex, 9 p.m.
Aurora: Aurora Municipal Center, 9:30 p.m.
Commerce City: Dick's Sporting Goods, event begins at 5 p.m.
Englewood: Cornerstone and Belleview Parks, 10 p.m.
Westminster: Westminster City Park, 9:15 p.m.
If you're outside the Denver metro, be sure to check out this list of fireworks shows happening across the state.
