Independence Day Celebration || Independence Day Community Celebration

Want to be in the 2024 Independence Day Parade?

2024 Independence Day parade applications are open and will be accepted until Friday, May 31 at 5 p.m.

Celebrate America's independence by creating an entry that captures the spirit of Independence Day. Your entry could be a winner of one of the following awards: Community Spirit, Patriotism, or Innovation. Total points will determine an Overall Winner, who will win the Grand Prize of a free City Park Pool rental for their organization.

Please note: The Independence Day Parade is an entertainment event, designed to appeal to families and to bring the community together. As a component of the parade, some of the parade units will honor the cultural and ethnic diversity of the community. As the parade producer, the City of Fort Collins will make decisions at its sole discretion as to the content, design, and participants selected to appear in the parade.

Submit an Application

Plan Your Day

July 4 is a full day of family-friendly activities. View the schedule and make plans to attend!

Want to know where to park? Here are some suggestions!

Event Schedule

Stay Informed with NoCo Alert

Text FoCo4th to 888-777 to sign up for emergency text alerts during the Independence Day Community Celebration.

Free Shuttle Service

Celebrate Independence Day in style with special service from Transfort! MAX will have enhanced service and shuttles will be available from CSU and the Downtown Transit Center (DTC) so you can get to City Park with ease.

View Shuttle Schedule

Day of Event Schedule#

Stars & Stripes Golf Tournament: 7:30 a.m.

City Park Nine

To get to City Park Nine Golf Course, head east on Mulberry St. from Taft Hill Rd. and turn left onto S. Bryan Ave.

To sign up for the tournament please call 970-221-6650.
FireKracker 5k: 7:30 a.m.

City Park

Learn more about the FireKracker 5k and sign up to participate.
Independence Day Parade: 10 a.m.

Mountain Ave.

The annual Independence Day Parade will travel westbound on Mountain Avenue between Howes Street and Jackson Avenue. To listen to the parade announcer we recommend finding space to view the parade near the Judges' Station at the intersection of Mountain Avenue and Sherwood Street.
City Park Pool Special Hours: TBD

City Park Pool

Trying to get to City Park Pool? There's a drop-off zone located near Firehouse #2 on S. Bryan Avenue, in City Park. Access via Mulberry Street and S. Bryan Avenue.

Please note if the pool reaches capacity, there may be a wait. Entry will be based on a one-out/one-in model.
Family Fun Zone: Noon-4:30 p.m.

City Park - east of the playground

Stop by the Elevations Credit Union Family Fun Zone for games and giveaways throughout the afternoon!
Trolley Rides: Noon-5 p.m.

City Park to Old Town

Trolley rides are free for the day thanks to Elevations Credit Union! Learn more about the trolley and schedule online here.
Fort Collins Baseball Club Games: 1-7 p.m.

City Park Baseball Fields

The Old Timers Baseball Game is scheduled for 1 p.m., followed by the Boulder Collegians facing off against the Fort Collins Force in collegiate wood bat baseball at 4:30 p.m.

Games are hosted by Fort Collins Baseball Club.
Food Truck Rally: 1-9:30 p.m.

City Park

Grab food from your favorite local food truck!
Fireworks Celebration: 9:35 p.m.

Sheldon Lake at City Park

Free shuttle service available from Transfort!