Festivals & Events

Presented By:Image Celebrating our nation's independence with live music, food vendors, a beer garden featuring local brews along with one of the best fireworks shows in the metro area.19 Food VendorsBeer GardenTwo Stages of Live EntertainmentCity StageTimeEventNoon - 1:30 p.m. Vinyl Nation (opens in new window) 3 - 4 p.m. Soul School (opens in new window) 5:30 - 7 p.m. Titonic (opens in new window) Main StageTimeEvent1:30 - 3 p.m. Thornton Community Band (opens in new window) 4 - 5:30 p.m. Christie Huff (opens in new window) 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Kory Brunson (opens in new window) Parachutists Jump at 9:30 p.m. followed by "Red, White & BOOM!" Fantabulous FireworksPlease consider alternate transportation to this event. Carpooling is strongly recommended. no recreational vehicles (RVS) ALLOWED. Child Safety: Free ID WristbandsAt large events like Thornton’s Fourth of July celebration, it’s common for children to become separated from their families. To help keep everyone safe, the Thornton Police Department will provide free paper identification wristbands for children at the event. Parents or guardians can write their child’s name and a contact phone number on the wristband, making it easier for event staff and officers to quickly reunite families if a child gets lost in the crowd. Wristbands will be available at the Lost Children Tent, and we encourage families to stop by when they arrive. You’re also welcome to create your own at home using paper and tape, a sticker, or any other method that clearly lists a name and phone number. Taking a few moments to plan ahead helps make the celebration safer and less stressful for everyone. What You Need to Know Before You GoPersonal 10x10 pop up tents/canopies are allowed, but must be secured into the ground with stakes and 40 lb. weights in each corner. For the safety and comfort of your pets, please leave them at home. No personal fireworks allowed. No portable grills. No glass bottles. No parking of oversized vehicles such as recreational vehicles (RVs) . Please dispose of your trash in designated receptacles or carry your trash out. This event is considered a No Drone Zone. For the safety of our parachutists, remote-controlled devices are not permitted on-site. Thank you to our 2026 Supporting Level Sponsors!Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Entering, Parking & Exiting the July 4th Event [PDF/1MB]Entering, Parking & Exiting the July 4th Event in SpanishAccessibility Information [PDF/0.9MB]Accessibility Information in Spanish [PDF/0.9MB]