4th of July in Estes Park 2025

Fireworks Show Over Lake Estes

Watch one of Colorado's most brilliant fireworks displays unfold in the sky over Lake Estes. Bring your blanket or lawn chair and find a spot along Lake Estes to watch the colors unfold to celebrate the 4th of July! The show will begin at approximately 9:30 pm.

Estes Park’s annual Independence Day fireworks show will light the sky above Lake Estes beginning at 9:30 p.m. on Friday, July 4. The Town’s 2025 display will include 1800 shots in a choreographed, 25-minute show. 

New this year, the Town’s Emergency Communications Center will send event-related text alerts to help you safely enjoy the holiday. Text EPEVENTS to 888-777 to receive event information, parking and shuttle tips, and traffic updates from local officials. 

Safety

Traffic congestion occurs every July 4, and the Estes Park Police Department asks drivers to be patient and courteous to other drivers. Please watch for traffic control signage and most importantly, public safety staff helping to direct traffic and parking. 

It is critical to honor all permanent and temporary “no parking zones.” They must remain open for law enforcement, fire personnel and EMS. These restrictions will be strictly enforced to ensure the event is as safe as possible. 

Elk will also be attending, and they can be extremely dangerous and unpredictable. Stay aware of your surroundings and give wildlife the extensive distance they need.

Parking and shuttle options

The Town’s free shuttle service “The Peak” offers an alternative to driving and parking in more congested areas. Routes cover all corners of Town, with stops at the YMCA, downtown, and dozens of hotels, shops and restaurants around the valley. The Peak will operate on normal routes and times (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.) during the holiday weekend. On July 4, routes will run later than usual – for approximately one hour after the fireworks display ends. Visit estes.org/transit for more information. 

Both free and paid parking options are available on a first come, first served basis. The parking garage at 691 North Saint Vrain Ave., adjacent to the Estes Park Visitor Center, provides free, all-day parking. Visit estes.org/parking for more information about parking options. 

Lake Estes information from the Estes Valley Recreation and Parks District (EVRPD)

Our partners at EVRPD manage the public amenities at Lake Estes and Stanley Park. The following information is important for anyone who plans to use that area on July 4. 

• Access to the 9-hole golf course will be prohibited beginning at dusk on July 4. No one will be permitted on the course for any reason, including accessing the Lake Estes Trail, 
• The Marina will end boat, bike, and pedal cart rentals well before dusk.
• No watercraft will be allowed to launch at the Marina ramp after boat rentals end for the day. 
• No watercraft of any kind will be allowed on Lake Estes after dusk. 
• Parking at Fisherman’s Nook on the north side of the lake will be prohibited beginning at dusk on July 3 through July 4. 
• Parking at Stanley Park will be available for $15 until the lot is full.
• Parking at Cherokee Draw, on the south side of the lake, will be available for $30. No-parking zones will be clearly marked and strictly enforced by law enforcement.
• Parking options at the Estes Valley Community Center will be minimal due to a private rental event. The Community Center will close at 5 p.m. on July 4.

Big Bang! Concert

July 4, 2025  - Estes Park Events Complex

A perfect way to cap your Estes Park 4th of July! Grandstand seating overlooking the rodeo arena, Lake Estes and the Mummy Range mountains. This year we bring The Long Run, an award-winning band that tributes the music of The Eagles--like no other. Plenty of food, local brewery beer/spirits, free parking and covered seating makes this venue work for all ages. The concert ends as the fireworks start over lake Estes. Come celebrate the day! Purchase tickets here.

Lakeside Liberty Bash

July 4, 2025 at Ember Restaurant & Bar

Join us for an evening of great food, live music, and lakeside fireworks. Ember Restaurant & Bar will be serving up burgers, veggie burgers, and chicken sandwiches from the outdoor grill, along with hosting a full outdoor bar! Live music kicks off at 5 pm and the night ends with fireworks over Lake Estes - grab your seat early and let's enjoy summer in the mountains!

6 Year Anniversary Party

July 4-6, 2025 at Avant Garde Aleworks

Celebrate six years of craft beer with Avant Garde Aleworks at our GOLDEN 6th Anniversary Party! We're pulling out all the stops with exclusive new beer releases, including a special barrel-aged brew you won’t want to miss. To make the occasion even more special, we’re offering a commemorative "Keep the Glass" – available while supplies last! 

4th of July at the American Legion - Live music, food, car show!

July 4, 2025 at American Legion Post 119

Open to the public and all ages. Join us for a full day of food, fun, games, a car show, live music, and a great view of the firework show over Lake Estes! Music by Lost Penny Duo 130-430pm and the Blue Sky Mountain Band 6-9. Admission cost includes food. 9am: car show & breakfast burritos. Noon: burgers, brats, dogs, and more. Games: Jenga, board games, Bocci ball, corn hole, kids crafts, & more..

Estes Park Village Band

July 4, 2025 at Performance Park 

The Estes Park Village Band will present its 43rd Annual Fourth of July Concert at 7:00 p.m. at Performance Park on west Elkhorn Avenue. The free, outdoor concert will feature patriotic music, marches, and tributes, and will end by 8:15 p.m., allowing time to get to fireworks shows that begin at 9:30 p.m. Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets; the event will take place rain or shine.

Conducted by Judy Vasel, Melinda Workman, and Chuck Varilek, the program includes classics like “Star Spangled Banner,” “America The Beautiful,” and “The Stars And Stripes Forever.” Marches by Karl King and Henry Fillmore, a Glenn Miller piece, and George M. Cohan medley will also be performed. Vocalist Scott Anderson will be featured, and free American flags will be handed out.

Special tributes include “Amazing Grace” in remembrance of 9/11, and “Armed Forces Salute” to honor military members and their families. The band welcomes new members and is now a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Visit https://estesparkjazzfest.com/ for more information.