The best 4th of July fireworks shows near you

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Arvada– The fireworks show will be held at Stenger Sports Complex with gates opening at 7 pm and fireworks starting around 9 pm.  Arvada decided to scale back their once expanded Fourth of July celebration due to lack of volunteers, strain on policing, low interest of food vendors and limited parking.

Broomfield– Activities begin at 5 pm with pony rides for $3 and unlimited inflatable play for $8.  Music and food vendors will be present.  The fireworks begin around 9:30 pm.

Annual Bike Parade– Decorate your bikes/trikes/wagons and scooters and meet at the South Red shelter near Championship Field at Broomfield County Commons at 5:30 pm.  Kids must wear a helmet!

Northglenn– They have an entire day full of Fourth of July fun!  Held at E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, the day starts with a 7 am pancake breakfast.  Followed by a 4 mile run, bake sale, car show, duck derby, and more.  Find the full line-up here.

Thornton Beer garden and food vendors open at 4 pm, with music starting at 5:15 pm.  Fireworks immediately follow the nighttime parachuters jumping through the sky at 9:30 pm.  Find parking info here.

Westminster– The fun starts at City Park at 4 pm!  There will be activities, food vendors, a beer garden and music.  Concerts begin at 7:15 pm with the fireworks starting at 9:15 pm.  Find out if the FREE shuttle bus is a good option for you here.

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The ultimate 4th of July BBQ

Hosting a Fourth of July BBQ?  With the date, time and location settled, it’s now time to decide on the decorations, games and meal plan.  Whether you’re doing potluck style or throwing it all together yourself, here are a few fun options to help you throw a successful Fourth of July party.

dazzle-21. Confetti Balloons

2. Brownie Kabobs

3. Sweet Maple BBQ Chicken Kabobs

4. No Mayo Roasted Potato Salad

5. “Home of the Brave” chalkboard tutorial 

6. DIY patriotic bean bag toss 

7. Red, White and Blue Berry Milkshakes

8. Chargrilled Corn with Chili Lime Butter

9. Broccoli Salad

10. Party Fan Set- Stars & Stripes

11. Wood Star Garland

 

 

 


What’s new in Thornton

The Denver Premium Outlets are set to open in the fall of 2018.  Located off I-25 and 136th Ave in Thornton, the DPO has announced their first 18 retailers set to open up shop.

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The initial retailers are:

  • ASICS
  • American Eagle Outfitters
  • A|X Armani Exchange
  • BOSS-Hugo Boss
  • Banana Republic Factory Store
  • Coach Outlet
  • Cole Haan Outlet
  • Converse
  • Gap Outlet
  • Guess Factory Store
  • Helzberg Diamonds
  • Johnston & Murphy Factory Store
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  • Michael Kors
  • Nike Factory Store
  • Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store
  • Skechers
  • Under Armour

Along with the outlets, Thornton has many new retail developments in the works.

Amazon- this 2.4-million sq. ft. robotics fulfillment center in Thornton will start hiring soon and is slated to open this summer. The warehouse is located at the northeast corner of I-25 and 144th Avenue.  Read more about this here.

☆ Topgolf-  construction will be starting this summer in the Larkridge Shopping Center near Costco. Topgolf expects to open the facility in the spring of 2019.

The Summit Entertainment–  located adjacent to the Grove Shopping Center, The Summit Entertainment is expected to open in October or November of 2018. It will offer casual dining, bowling, laser tag and games

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☆ Satire Brewing Co. & Mystic Mountain Distillery Tasting Room- The duo brewery and distillery will open at 12136 Grant Circle, Suite C in Thornton in summer 2018.

☆ Thorncreek Golf Coursethey are putting the final touches on their new and improved clubhouse, patio, equipment, course, putting green, and more. The course should open by July 2018.