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July 4th Free Family Fun & Fireworks In Arvada
Contributed by: Gloria Shanstrom on 6/23/2007

Arvada's

Fourth of July Festival
Spectacular Fireworks and Free Family Fun

It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more." -John Adams

The City of Arvada, Arvada Festivals Commission,KOOL 105 Radio and North Jeffco Park and Recreation District partner to bring you a day of family fun on Wednesday, July 4 to celebrate our Nation's Birthday featuring "Hot Times, Kool Cars" classic car show, live music, amusements, great food and a spectacular Fourth of July fireworks display.

A full day of events begins at 3:00 p.m. at the Lutz/Stenger Sports Complex on W. 58 th Avenue at Oak St. just west of Kipling (parking lot opens at 2:00 pm).

Get ready to party with some great bands provided by KOOL 105 Radio. Meet your favorite KOOL 105 DJs. The KOOL Cats, KOOL 105's own house band, will close the music show with their good time rock and roll! At 9:00 pm, as the fireworks begin, KOOL 105 Radio will simulcast a collection of great oldies music with one of the biggest and best fireworks displays in the metro area.

Family-friendly events include:

· "Hot Times, Kool Cars" classic car show.

· The KOOL Cats, 17th Avenue Allstars and the Aquasonics on stage

· A Kid's Park, with bounce houses, caterpillar crawl, face painting, sports games.

· Child identification DNA Kit offered by the Citizen's Police Academy Alumni.

· Fire truck and emergency vehicle display by the Arvada Fire Protection District and Pridemark Ambulance Service.

· Midway with community information booths.

· Food and drinks sales from carts and concession stands.

Parking Information

Lots open at 2:00 p.m. Parking is on a first come, first served basis.

Parking will be available off of Oak Street in the Lutz parking lot and in the Stenger complex parking lots.

Large recreation vehicles will be directed to a parking area in the Stenger complex.

No saving of parking spaces will be allowed. If you want to park by friends, you must arrive at the same time.

A handicapped parking area will be available.

No parking will be allowed on Kipling Street.

The intersection of Oak Street and W. 58th Avenue will close at 6:00 p.m.

Please remember alcohol, personal fireworks, and pets are NOT allowed in the Lutz/Stenger Sports Complex. Personal fireworks laws will be strictly enforced.


For more information and updates please contact Nancy Bentzen at (303) 421-5305) or call the Festivals Commission at (720) 898-7400.




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Gloria Shanstrom

Denver , CO

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