Celebrate the Fourth of July in Arvada
Celebrate the Spirit of America with your family and friends at Arvada's star-spangled annual Fourth of July celebration on Sunday, July 4th at the Lutz/Stenger Complex, W. 58th Avenue just west of Kipling starting at 3:00 PM. Spend a day of free family fun with music, activities for children, games, food concessions, community booths, car show and military display. The event is presented by Arvada Festivals Commission, KOOL 105 Radio, Apex Park and Recreation District, and City of Arvada. Over 1,000 hours of volunteer and staff time was contributed to producing this event.
Get ready to party at 3:00 PM with great music provided by the legendary KOOL 105 Radio, featuring classic rock hits from the 60's to the 90's. This year's entertainment will play all afternoon including DJ music and a live band.
Fireworks will fly as Arvada's spectacular display bursts into the sky at about 9:00 PM. Colorful blasts of light will dance to the KOOL 105 simulcast music medley especially choreographed to a collection of great oldies and patriotic music. The fireworks show lasts about 25 minutes and is set off by pre-programmed computers.
Other free family-friendly events to keep you entertained throughout the afternoon and evening include:
· Kids' Park featuring several inflatables, temporary face tattoos, video games, and more fun activities;
· Mini Classic Car Show;
· Arvada Fire Protection District's Safety House;
· Fire trucks and emergency vehicles on display from Arvada Fire Protection District and Pridemark;
· A military display provided by the Marines;
· Kids craft booths and games;
· Face painting and balloon artists;
· A midway with community booths and patriotic items for sale;
· Food and drinks concession stands and carts.
Arvada's Fourth of July event is going green with recycling receptacles placed throughout the event venue, encouraging all patrons to recycle!
Annual sponsors for this event include Alphagraphics, Arvada Press, Arvada Rent-Alls, Bank of Choice, Colorado Governor's Energy Office, D & L Jewelers, Downtown Toys & Games, Personal Benefit Services, Sam's Club, Sooper Credit Union and Sportline Team Sports.
Parking Information
· Parking will be available on a first come, first served basis (including handicapped parking) beginning at 2:00 P.M. in the Lutz and Stenger parking lots.
· Large recreation vehicles will be directed to a parking area in the Stenger complex.
· Saving of spaces is not allowed. The Police Department reminds you that you must arrive together if you want to park by friends.
· As always a handicapped parking area will be available in the Lutz parking lot.
· No parking will be allowed on Kipling Street.
Please remember alcohol, personal fireworks, and pets are not allowed in the Lutz/Stenger Sports Complex. Fireworks laws will be strictly enforced at the event and in the surrounding neighborhoods. Lighting of fireworks, even sparklers, is against the law in Arvada. Celebrate a safe and fun Independence Day in Arvada!
For more information and updates or to volunteer, please visit www.arvadafestivals.com or call (720) 898-7400.