Wellington - 2026 4th of July Community Celebration
2026 4th of July Community Celebration
Details:
Although Wellington’s annual 4th of July Parade will look different this year while Cleveland Avenue is under construction, the rest of the Community Celebration will have a familiar feel. The following are details on the day’s activities. More information will be added if/when it becomes available. We hope to see you out there! PARADE Because Downtown Wellington will be under construction during the summer, this year’s 4th of July Parade takes place at 10 a.m. on the roads surrounding Wellington Middle/High School (WMHS), located at 2856 Cleveland Ave. Parade participants will line up on Ruffian Way, and the parade route runs north-to-south down Eagle Street (the unmarked road on the western edge of the WMHS campus). Parade parking is available at WMHS, and attendees will be able to line the sides of the route. Interested in participating in the parade? Learn more details and sign up at www.xpressformsbuilder.com/viewer/087f5bae-99e0-4d28-ab78-5d20219ff1fa. MARKET/CAR SHOW/LIVE MUSIC After the parade, starting at 11 a.m., a special July 4th Main Street Market sponsored by the Main Street Program opens in Centennial Park (3815 Harrison Ave.) along with the annual car show hosted by the Rockabilly Vixens. The market will include booths from local farmers, artisans and crafters. The car show — which has the theme “Step Back to the Good Ol' Days” — features new and classic cars and motorcycles owned by area residents. To accommodate the car show, the following roads will be closed from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 4: • Harrison Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets • 4th Street between Harrison and Cleveland Avenues • 3rd Street between Harrison Avenue and the Cleveland Avenue alley • Both the market and the car show close at 2 p.m. Interested in being a vendor at the market? Sign up at pci.jotform.com/form/261167466225156?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv4_a1demo0e5m8ocx. Interested in participating in the car show: Sign up at www.eventbrite.com/e/step-back-to-the-good-ol-days-wellingtons-4th-of-july-car-show-tickets-1988856386992?aff=oddtdtcreator.
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Seasonal & Holiday,Kids & Family,Music & Entertainment
Also running from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. is the Family Festival in Wellington Community Park (8760 Buffalo Creek Parkway).
In addition to the Splash Pad, playgrounds, and other existing park amenities, the Wellington Parks and Recreation team will be on hand with yard games, children’s activities and inflatables. Food trucks will also be available to Festival attendees.
SHUTTLES
Shuttles will run between Wellington Middle/High School, Centennial Park and Wellington Community Park. Information on shuttle schedule and pickup/drop-off points will be released when it is available.
FIREWORKS
The annual Fireworks Show is set for 9:39 p.m. on the east side of Sixth Street, across from the Eyestone Elementary School campuses.
The Wellington Community Band will play a free concert from the Eyestone South parking lot starting at 7:30 p.m., as residents gather to watch the fireworks. At 9:15 p.m., a special video honoring America’s 250th birthday will be presented ahead of the show on a screen at 6th Street and Wilson Avenue.
The Eyestone Elementary South field will be available for spectators to view the show, and synchronized music is available for the show by tuning in to 97.1 FM at 9:39 p.m.
The following roads will be closed from 2-11 p.m. July 4 to accommodate the fireworks show:
* 6th Street from Grant Avenue to Washington Avenue
* Wilson Avenue between the entrance to the Eyestone South parking lot and 6th Street
VOLUNTEER
The Fourth of July in Wellington is the year's largest event, hosting thousands of people at WMHS, downtown and at Wellington Community Park! The Town of Wellington is looking for dedicated volunteers to help put on this amazing community event.
if you are interested, please email events@wellingtoncolorado.gov. There are several ways to volunteer throughout the day, including helping with set-up, kids games, parade line-up and more.
Are you a business looking to promote on the 4th? Sign up a team of volunteers from your local business to volunteer the day of the event while wearing your branded gear and promote your business for free!
ACCESSIBILITY
Special accommodation requests for this event can be made by emailing ADA@WellingtonColorado.gov or calling (970) 568-3381.
FOR MORE
Updated information about the 4th of July celebration will be posted here well as to the event’s webpage at www.WellingtonColorado.gov/528/Fourth-of-July-2026. Questions about the event can be sent to events@wellingtoncolorado.gov.
