Two full days of small-town patriotism, fireworks, and fun for the whole family
Cripple Creek is pulling out all the stops for a star-spangled celebration. On July 4th and 5th, head down Highway 67 for the town’s Independence Weekend Celebration, a family-friendly event packed with food, live music, games, classic cars, and one of the best fireworks shows in all of Colorado.
This year marks the 249th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, and Cripple Creek is inviting everyone to help ring in the occasion. Quite literally. One of the celebration’s key traditions includes “Ring the Bell for Freedom,” a chance for kids and adults alike to give the bell a ring and reflect on what freedom means.
Thursday, July 4:
The day kicks off at 10:00 a.m. with food trucks, vendors, and activities across town, including stops at the Heritage Center, City Park, and the American Legion on Bennett Avenue.
Highlights include:
- Live music
- Classic cars and military vehicles
- Cripple Creek’s famous donkeys
- Victorian personalities walking the streets
- Games and prizes for kids
- O.U.T. West Art Show
- Root beer floats, food, and a beer tent
- Vendors open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Stick around after dark for the main event — an epic fireworks display lighting up the skies over Cripple Creek, sponsored by the City and launched by the pros at Zambelli Fireworks. The Heritage Center will stay open until 10 p.m. for the best view in town.
Friday, July 5:
The fun rolls into Friday with more music, food, and activities along the 300 and 400 blocks of East Bennett Avenue.
Don’t miss:
- Live performances
- First responder demos
- More kids’ games and prizes
- A street dance from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. to close out the weekend
Whether you come for the cars, the dancing, the food, or the fireworks, Cripple Creek’s Independence Weekend Celebration delivers a classic, high-country Fourth of July experience with a hometown feel.
So grab your flags, load up the family, and head for the hills. This is what summer in Teller County is all about.
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