Red, White, and Things To Do

Good afternoon, Denver!

It’s Monday, and 4th of July week 🎉 We know lots of you will be unplugging this week (we are, too!), so we’re doing a things-to-do newsletter today for all of the festivities this week. Log off, enjoy the holiday, and go touch some grass! We’ll be back in your inbox next Monday.

In today’s scoop:

• 4th of July week events

• The Denver Scoop food review

• Fireworks reminder

• A little R&R

Let’s jump into it.

— Angelica & Tatiana

WEATHER WATCH

Denver’s weather is set for a wild ride this week! Sunshine with possible storms Tuesday, hot in the lower 90s Wednesday, perfect mid-80s on the Fourth, clouds and mild Friday in the lower 80s, then back to near 90 with sunny skies for the weekend!

RAPID REPORTS

Travel

🚉 Heads up, night owls! RTD's E and R light rail lines will be under late-night construction during the holiday week, meaning buses will fill in the gaps from 11 PM to 6 AM Sunday through Friday, with a break for the Fourth of July. Plan ahead so your commute isn't derailed!

🎆 Flying through Denver International Airport for the Fourth of July? Join nearly 878,000 travelers expected from June 28 to July 9! Make sure to arrive two hours early. Here are DIA’s peak hours:

• 3-4:30 AM

• 7-9 AM

• 3-5 PM

Local Businesses

🌯 These new restaurants opened up this week and they're ready to wow our taste buds:

• Cerebral Brewing, 9990 East Colfax Avenue, Aurora

• Dozens, 323 14th Street

• Illegal Pete's, 657 South Broadway, Boulder

• J&T’s Family Kitchen, 1560 Broadway

• Beau Jo’s, 2110 S University

✍️ Tell us which new restaurant you're eager to visit the most and we'll serve up a review of the most popular pick in a special edition issue!

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

We have a holiday on Thursday, and celebrations are starting early and running late. Whether you're headed to the mountains or plan to stay in the city, there's plenty to do. But first...

A Reminder About Fireworks

In Colorado, it's illegal to use fireworks that explode or fly into the air, including sparklers and poppers, unless a professional is handling them for a show. You can get a ticket if you set off fireworks. Because of dry weather and heat, the risk of fires is higher, so please be careful and responsible.

So, without further ado… here are things to do this week, whether you’re going hard for the 4th, or you’re just hanging out:

🥞 Stars, Stripes, & Pancakes. The Original is celebrating freedom all month long with a star-spangled brunch. 1600 20th St, Denver, CO 80202.

🍷 Sip and Paint the Patriotic Sky. Get ready for the 4th with this Patriotic Painting on July 3rd. 7 PM at 1331 W. 38th Ave Denver, CO 80211.

🎺 Celebrate with music, market, and light shows. Indy Eve returns to Civic Center Park July 3rd with Colorado Symphony Brass & Percussion, live DJs from Youth on Record, a night market, Denver’s largest drone show, and two light shows projected in the park. 5 PM at 101 14th Ave, Denver, CO 80204.

🥁 Experience a classic Denver celebration. The annual July 4th Park Hill Parade features over 50 groups, including floats, marching bands, costumed characters, and classic cars. Starts at 1:30 PM from Dexter to Krameria Street.

⚾️ Catch a baseball game with a firework show. A fireworks show will follow the Rockies home games at Coors Field on Thursday, July 4 — Rockies vs. Brewers — and Friday, July 5 — Rockies vs. Royals. 6:10 PM at 2001 Blake St, Denver, CO 80205.

🎢 Sparkle and thrill with fireworks at Elitch Gardens. Watch Elitch Gardens’ fireworks on 4th of July as a paid park visitor, or enjoy them for free from a high-rise downtown. Shows start shortly before 9 PM.

🎧 Head bang at Civic Center Park. Why stop at fireworks? Check out the 4th annual Deadbeats Backyard Jamboree for some EDM tunes. 2 PM at 101 W. 14th Ave., Denver, CO 80202.

💅 Life, Liberty and Drag. An electrifying night of lip-syncing, dazzling performances, comedy, and fabulousness at The Clocktower Cabaret. 7:30 PM at 601 Arapahoe Street, Lower Level, Denver, CO 80202.

🏛 Bring the family to the Museum. Denver Museum of Nature & Science is putting on a 4th of July celebration withinteractive events, pop rockets, a live DJ, shows, hands-on activities. 10 AM to 2 PM at 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80205.

🎶 Get patriotic at Red Rocks. Blues Traveler with Special Guest JJ Grey & Mofro and Eggy will be live at Red Rocks on July 4th. 6 PM at 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison, CO 80465.

🍻 Red, White, and Brew at Punch Bowl Social. Beat the heat from the 4th to 7th and enjoy a weekend of specials and fun, including $24 Build Your Own Buckets featuring favorites like High Noon seltzers, Voodoo Ranger hard iced tea, Bud Light, and Michelob Ultra. 65 Broadway, Denver, CO 80226.

🎆 Best seat in the house. Avanti is the best view in town for the Rockies fireworks shows, plus a free showing of The Sandlot on their huge 30-foot screen on July 4th. 3200 Pecos St., Denver, CO 80211.

🧺 Keep the family festivities going. Four Mile Historic Park continues the festivities with historic demonstrations, toy pig races, and live music from the Denver Concert Band. July 6th, 10 AM at 715 S. Forest St., Denver, CO 80246.

👋 Thanks for hanging out with The Denver Scoop. We're happy you’re here. If you enjoyed this one, send it to your family and friends.

🧡 Happy 4th Scoopers, see you on Monday! Enjoy your week 😎

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