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Fourth of July
FOURTH OF JULY FESTIVAL
FREE FAMILY FUN! SPECTACULAR FIREWORKS!
LIVE BANDS! GAMES! FOOD!
DATE: July 4, 2012
PLACE: Stenger/Lutz Complex - W 58th Ave and Oak St
TIME: 3 p.m. to after fireworks
Free Admission
Co-produced with KOOL 105
What celebration takes over 2,500 hours, four organizations and six months to plan and produce; attracts over 30,000 enthusiastic people; and lights up the night sky with blasts of brilliant fireworks? It’s Arvada’s annual spectacular 4th of July celebration of the Spirit of America on Wedensday, July 4th at the Lutz/Stenger Complex, W. 58th Avenue just west of Kipling.
The star of the show, Arvada’s spectacular fireworks display, is one of the best (and safest) fireworks programs in the metro area. At about 9:00 PM, the colorful blasts will dance to the simulcast collection of great oldies and patriotic music from KOOL105. The fireworks show lasts about 25 minutes, and is pre-programmed to the music and timed to be set off by computers.
Arvada’s fireworks show is over thirty years old and this year’s spectacular is a joint production by the Arvada Festivals Commission, KOOL 105 Radio, and Apex Park and Recreation District. The day of free family fun offers live music all afternoon, kid’s fun activities, games, food concessions, display booths, a car show and a military display.
Get ready to party with some great bands, provided by KOOL105 Radio, starting at 3:00 PM and meet some of your favorite DJs at the KOOL105 booth. Rock to hits from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s.
Event coordinator, Nancy Bentzen, says most of the thousands of hours devoted to planning and producing the event comes from the staff and volunteers of two City departments, the Apex District, the Arvada Fire District and Kool 105. At the celebration about 200 workers, including paid staff and volunteers, give up their holiday to spend over 1,300 personal hours creating fun for guests.
Free family-friendly events throughout the afternoon and evening include:
- Kids’ Park featuring an obstacle course, bungee run, big slide, temporary face tattoos, face painter, balloon artist and more fun activities.
- Classic Car Show by Kool 105.
- Dunk Bus.
- Fire trucks and emergency vehicles on display from the Arvada Fire Protection District and Pridemark.
- A military display.
- A midway with community booths and patriotic items for sale.
- Food and drinks concession stands and carts.
Bring your family and friends to celebrate a safe and fun July 4th in Arvada!
Propane bbq grills are welcomed. Bring your blankets and chairs and plan to spend the day!
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Your own fireworks are prohibited in Arvada. See article.
