4TH OF JULY

Big Dogs Huge Paws cordially invites you to the first annual Black and White Gala from 6-10 p.m. on Saturday, June 30 at the Renaissance Hotel Denver Ballroom, 3801 Quebec Street. This unique fundraising event will be hosted by CBS Anchor Lauren Whitney, and will feature live entertainment and a live and silent auction. To purchase tickets & obtain more information, visit: bigdogshugepaws.com/events/big-dogs-huge-cause-black-and-white-gala.

Los campeones nacionales y héroes del fútbol en Denver, los Colorado Rapids, se enfrentan con los Vancouver Whitecaps en el estadio Dick’s Sporting Goods el 4 de Julio (www.coloradorapids.com) seguido de un grandioso espectáculo de fuegos artificiales. Además en el estadio Sports Authority Field at Mile High el equipo profesional de lacrosse de Denver, los Outlaws, se miden en batalla contra el Ohio Machine el 4 de Julio (www.sportsauthorityfieldatmilehigh.com).

Join Thornton’s Fourth of July celebration on Independence Day at the Multipurpose Fields at 108th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard. The field opens at 5 p.m. with food and drink vendors and traveling entertainment. Due to new park construction, all parking will be accessed off of 108th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard. Carpooling is strongly encouraged. From 6-7 p.m. the Thornton Community Band plays, and at 8 p.m. the Longmont Symphony Orchestra kicks off a live concert featuring a patriotic play list from America’s top composers. Around 9:30 p.m., when darkness falls, the fiery fun begins with a nighttime patriotic parachute jump by Mile Hi Skydiving immediately followed by a spectacular fireworks show.

The Fourth of July is a day to salute our country and enjoy spectacular red-white-and blue fun in Gunnison, Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte, Colo. The merriment includes a firehouse pancake breakfast, one-third marathon (run, walk or crawl!), parade, great food, old-fashioned games, concerts, hot air balloon rally, and, of course, fireworks. To find out more about other events in Gunnison County or to book personalized vacation packages, call the Gunnison-Crested Butte Tourism Association’s toll-free line, 800-814-8893, or visit www.GunnisonCrestedButte.com.

Watch the Colorado Symphony Orchestra for free at Civic Center Park, Broadway and Colfax, during the Fourth of July celebrations from 8-10 p.m. on Tuesday, July 3.

Vea la Orquesta Sinfónica de Colorado sin costo alguno en el Parque Civic Center, Broadway y Colfax, para las celebraciónes del Cuatro de Julio de 8-10 pm el martes, 3 de Julio.

Feel the freedom during the Liberty 4-mile run on Wednesday, July 4 at Washington Park, 1000 S Downing St. Work off all the bbq and cake by running in the Liberty 4-mile run. Wear your red, white and blue proud and enjoy the celebration. Prizes will be given to kids and adults with the best patriotic flair. After the run enjoy food and beverages. Adult advance registration is $35; free for kids participating in the Firecracker Kids Fun Run. Visit www.hallucinationsports.com/page/show/205378-liberty-run-4-mile.

Elimine todas las calorías extras de la barbacoa y los postres participando en la Carrera de la Libertad de 4-km en el Parque Washington, 1000 S Downing St, el miércoles, 4 de julio. Vista orgullosamente los colores rojo, blanco y azul y disfrute de la celebración. Se darán premios a los niños y adultos con la mejor vestimenta patriótica. Después de la carrera disfrute de comida y bebidas. El registro para adultos es de 35 dólares, si se hace con anticipación, y es gratis para los niños que participan en la divertida carrera del Firecracker. Visite www.hallucinationsports.com/page/show/205378-liberty-run-4-mile.

All aboard! Enjoy cowboy BBQ and the Georgetown fireworks show from high up above Clear Creek Canyon, just an hour outside of Denver in the Rocky Mountains on Wednesday, July 4. This steam train has sold out the last three years, so reserve early. Ticket prices vary, call 888-456-6777 for more details.

Todos a bordo! Goce de una barbacoa vaquera y de los fuegos artificiales de Georgetown vistos desde lo alto del cañón Clear Creek, localizado a sólo una hora de Denver en las Montañas Rocosas el miércoles, 4 de julio. La participación de éste viaje en un tren de vapor se ha agotado en los últimos tres años, así que reserve con anticipación. Los precios de las entradas varían, llame al 888-456-6777 para más detalles.

Dust off your hot rod and ride to the Olde Town Arvada Spirit of America 4th of July Festival on Wednesday, July 4 at Stenger/Lutz Complex, W 58th Ave and Oak St, for a classic car show, fireworks, and Kids’ Park with an obstacle course, face painting, and much more. Free admission. Visit arvada.org/arts-and-culture/fourth-of-july.

Quite el polvo de la barra caliente y viaje al “Espíritu de América al estilo del Viejo Pueblo de Arvada” Olde Town Arvada, el 4 de julio en Stenger/Lutz Complex, W 58th Ave and Oak St, para disfrutar de un festival de exhibición de autos clásicos, fuegos artificiales, y de un parque infantil con una carrera de obstáculos, pintura en rostro, y mucho más. La entrada es gratuita. Visite arvada.org/arts-and-culture/fourth-of-july.

COMMUNITY

Cyclists still have time to register for the Colorado-Wyoming Chapter, National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society’s popular annual ride, the 2012 Newmont Bike MS, presented by Great-West Life. There are limited spots remaining for the two-day, 150-mile ride, which takes place Saturday, June 30 – Sunday, July 1. To register or volunteer for Bike MS or the Fort Collins Loop, call 303-698-7470, Option 1 or visit www.bikeMScolorado.org.

You are invited to the first in a series of public open houses to share your ideas regarding developing the Confluence Park Master Plan. Open house from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, June 30 at REI Community Room,1416 Platte Street in Denver. Free parking in the REI parking garage. The City and County of Denver’s Parks and Recreation Department, with the support of regional, state and non-profit organizations, is leading an effort to develop a master plan for all areas of Confluence Park and the urban waterways of the South Platte River and the Cherry Creek. The goal of the Confluence Park Master Plan is to envision the future of this vital park while maintaining flood control functions, improving water quality, enhancing wildlife habitat, and providing world class recreation and trail experiences along the river. E-mail mark.bernstein@denvergov.org.

Usted está invitado a la primera de una serie de Puertas Abiertas para el público y a compartir sus ideas sobre el desarrollo del Plan Maestro de Confluence Park. Puertas Abiertas de 10 am a las 12 pm, Sábado 30 de junio. REI Community Room, 1416 Platte Street en Denver. Estacionamiento esta gratis en el garaje de REI. El Departamento de Parques y Recreación de la Ciudad de Denver, con el apoyo regional, del estado y organizaciones sin fines de lucro, está liderando un esfuerzo para desarrollar un plan maestro para todas las áreas de Confluence Park y los cursos de agua urbanos del South Platte River y los de Cherry Creek. El objetivo del Plan Maestro de Confluence Park es a imaginar el futuro de este parque vital, mientras manteniendo las funciones de control de inundaciones, a mejorar la calidad del agua, mejorar vida silvestre, ofrecer clase mundial de recreación y las experiencias en los senderos del río. Manda correo electronico a: Mark.Bernstein@denvergov.org.

The Knights of Columbus 6769, 6690 E. 72nd Ave. in Commerce City, hosts and All You Can Eat Breakfast every 2nd and 4th Sunday in July and August. The cost is $5 for adults and $2.50 for children 5 to 11. Children 5 and under are free. For more information, call Preston: 303-507-0690.

PERFORMANCES

Atmosphere Ultra Lounge, 1630 Federal Blvd., presents “Mighty Nice” from 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. on Friday, June 29 and Saturday, June 30. Call 720-429-1555.

SPECIAL EVENTS

King Baptist Church, 3370 Ivy St. will host Project 3:28-Community Day in the Park from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, June 30 at Skyland Park (across the street from the church). Free prayer, clothing, groceries, screenings and much more. King Baptist Church offers church services simultaneously in English and Spanish at 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, July 1. Free grocery giveaway after services. For more information contact Kevin Thompson at 720-251-3421.