38 W E S T W O R D S u m m e r G u i d e 2 0 2 5 westword.com to 6 p.m., free. Civic Center Park, Colfax Avenue and Broadway; get info and a list of official Pride events at denverpride.org. JULY July 3: Big Belmar Bash: Live bands, local vendors and a spectacular drone light show at 9:15 p.m. will mark this Independence Day celebration. Thursday, July 3, 5 to 10 p.m., free. Belmar Shopping District, Wadsworth Boule- vard and Alameda Avenue, Lakewood, lakewood.org. July 3: Stars and Stripes Forever: Patriotic and popular music from the Symphony of the Rockies, plus bombas- tic fireworks, American fare and craft beer. Thursday, July 3, 8 to 10 p.m., $40 ($13 for children ages 2 to 12). Breckenridge Brewery Farm House, 2990 Brewery Lane, Littleton, symphonyrockies.org. July 3: Red, White and Rock: Come dressed in your best nautical attire for this yacht rock-themed night featuring live music, local food vendors, refreshing themed cocktails and fireworks. Thursday, July 3, 6 p.m., $25 ($15 for children ages 3 to 12). Hudson Gardens and Event Center, 6115 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, hudsongardens.org. July 3-6: Fan Expo Denver: The ultimate playground for fans of comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming and cosplay, with guest celebrities and shopping galore. Thursday, July 3, noon to 8 p.m.; Friday, July 4, and Saturday, July 5, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, July 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets: $25-$61 adult single-day ticket ($20-$56 youth ages 13 to 17; $12 children ages 6 to 12), $99-$109 four-day pass ($139-$149 ultimate, $449 VIP sold out). Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th Street, fanexpohq.com. July 4: Park Hill Parade: Denver’s largest Independence Day parade will include floats, marching bands, cos- tumed performers and more. Friday, July 4, 1:30 p.m., free. Park Hill neighborhood, along 23rd Avenue from Dexter to Krameria streets, parkhillparade.com. July 4-6: Cherry Creek Arts Festival: A jam-packed weekend showcasing 260 juried artists from around the world, plus food, live music and kids’ activities. Friday, July 4, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (accessibility hour from 9 to 10 a.m.); Saturday, July 5, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 6, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; free. Cherry Creek North, Second Avenue from Clayton to Adams streets and between Second and Third avenues from Detroit to Adams streets, cherryarts.org. July 4-6: Broadmoor Traditions Fine Art Festival: Find originals alongside signed and numbered limited-edi- tion prints from a curated selection of fine artists. Friday, July 4, through Sunday, July 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free. The Colorado Springs School, 21 Broadmoor Avenue, Colorado Springs, coloradoartshows.com. July 5: Basalt River Jams: Set along the mountain town’s two rivers, this free festival will feature five bands, a fly -fishing competition, drinks and food trucks, interactive vendors and more family-friendly activities. Saturday, July 5, noon, free. Basalt River Park, corner of Two Rivers Road and Midland Avenue, Basalt, basalt.net. July 5-10: Rooftop Rodeo: Professional cowboys and cowgirls will compete in rip-roarin’ rodeo performances followed by live music, with a parade on Monday, July 7, at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 5, through Thursday, July 10, gates open nightly at 5 p.m., $27-$39 ($19 for children ages 3 to 12). 1125 Rooftop Way, Estes Park, rooftoprodeo.com. July 10: Taste of Arvada: Enjoy samples from more than fifty restaurants, coffee shops, craft breweries and distilleries from across the metro area, plus live music. Thursday, July 10, 6 to 8 p.m., $40 ($20 for children ages 3 to 12; $60 VIP ticket grants entry at 5 p.m.). Apex Center, 13150 West 72nd Avenue, Arvada, arvadachamber.org. July 11-13: Bastille Day: French Fest: A three-day celebration of French culture featuring traditional cuisine, art and shopping from both local and French artisans. Friday, July 11, 4 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, July 12, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, July 13, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; free. Cherry Creek North, Fillmore Plaza, Fillmore Street between First and Second avenues, cherrycreeknorth. com. July 11-13: Denver Tattoo Arts Festival: Three days of ink, entertainment, contests and seminars featuring international tattoo artists. Friday, July 11, 2 to 11 p.m.; Saturday, July 12, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday, July 13, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; $23 ($45 three-day pass, free for children under 12). Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th Street, villainarts.com. July 12: Crosscurrents: Two live-music stages, water activities, a kids’ zone, food trucks and more will come together along the South Platte River. Saturday, July 12, 2 to 10 p.m., free. Confluence Park, 2250 15th Street, lodo.org. July 12: Colorado Brewers Rendezvous: Admire views of the Collegiate Peaks and the Arkansas River while sam- pling craft beer from more than 65 Colorado breweries. Saturday, July 12, 1 to 5 p.m., $70.29 ($139.56 VIP ticket grants access at 12 p.m.). Riverside Park, 170 East Sackett Avenue, Salida, coloradobeer.org. July 12-13: Alpine ArtAffair: A weekend filled with fine arts and crafts, hands-on workshops, culinary creations from local eateries and live music in a scenic venue. Saturday, July 12, and Sunday, July 13, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., free. Rendezvous Event Center, 78821 U.S. Highway 40, Winter Park, alpineartaffair.org. July 15-19: Mesa County Fair: A celebration of the area’s agriculture community and rural heritage, with exciting entertainment like carnival rides, fireworks, equestrian shows, monster trucks and bull riding. Tuesday, July 15, through Thursday, July 17, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday, July 18, and Saturday, July 19, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., free and ticketed events. Mesa County Fairgrounds, 2785 US-50, Grand Junction, mesacountyfair.org. July 17: Fork Cancer: This fundraising party for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network will feature small plates from local culinary establishments, craft spirits and brews, plus entertainment including live music, a drag queen performance, golf simulators and more. Thursday, July 17, 6:30 to 10 p.m., $90 ($135 VIP ticket grants entry at 5:30 p.m.). Mile High Station, 2027 West Colfax Avenue, colorado.acscanforkcancer. org. July 17-20: Cherry Creek North Sidewalk Sale: Look for the red balloons during this annual sale, when dozens of retailers, restaurants, fitness studios, art galleries, salons, spas and more will offer unbeatable discounts. Thursday, July 17, through Sunday, July 20, free admission. Cherry Creek North, from First to Third avenues between University and Steele streets, cherrycreeknorth.com. July 18-19: Tennyson Street Fair: Live music and more than 100 local artisans, restaurants, food trucks and breweries will be featured during this street fair in the Berkeley neighborhood. Friday, July 18, 4 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, July 19, 11 a.m. Summer Events continued from page 36 continued on page 40
