Independence Eve at Civic Center Park

This event will feature: Music, a Lights Show, and Fireworks. There will also be food trucks and concessions featuring beer, wine, seltzer, and non-alcoholic options.

Entertainment

Music for the evening will feature local artists including:

• The Mañanas (5:30-6:15PM)
• The Reminders (6:40-7:30PM)
• The Colorado Symphony. 

Speakers

• Mayor Hancock
• Mayor-Elect Johnston

Food Trucks

• Arepas House
• Bits n Pieces
• Black Diamond Pizza
• Chuey Fu’s
• Downtown Fingers
• Em’s Ice Cream
• Farm to Truck
• Flavor of Tabasco
• Fritay Haitian
• Grateful Planet
• Las Cazuelas de Fer
• Moontime Crepe
• OG Burgers
• Original by Greeks
• Polar Bros
• Que Desmadre
• Still Smokin BBQ
• The Rice Guy
• Vegan Van
• Vicky’s Thai
• Wheels on Fire

Arriving at the Event

• The park will be fenced to ensure the safety of attendees and individuals will be subject to a security screening at all designated event entrances.

• Entrances will be located near 14th Ave and Broadway plus Colfax and Broadway.

• Please be sure to view the lists of allowed and prohibited items to make entry as quick and easy as possible.

Getting to Civic Center Park – Transportation + Parking

• We highly recommend biking, public transit or ride share for arrival to Independence Eve.

• For more information on getting to Civic Center Park, click here.

Permitted Items

The following items are permitted:

• Non-glass empty water bottles (can be refilled at water stations on-site)

• Soft-sided coolers, six-pack size (10″ x 7″ x 7″ or smaller)- subject to search

• Cloth bags, soft packs (12” x 17” x 12” or smaller) including backpacks – subject to search

• Clear bags permitted

• Small hydration only packs (empty) and subject to search

• Food for personal consumption only; food must be in a clear plastic bag (one gallon or less), fruit and vegetables must be sliced, plastic utensils only

• Plastic utensils (plastic only)

• Blankets

• Low-slung, collapsible chairs not in a bag are permitted for those unable to sit on the ground. These are subject to search.

• Collapsible wagon and/or stroller(s)

Prohibited Items

The park will be fenced to ensure the safety of attendees and individuals will be subject to a security screening at all designated event entrances. Please allow enough time and follow the rules below for the quickest entry into the park.

Note this list is subject to change on the recommendation of the event security team.

The following items are prohibited:

• Hard-sided coolers

• Soft-sided coolers larger than 10” x 7” x 7”

• Framed backpacks

• Outside drinks or liquid of any kind (Non-glass empty water bottles, permitted)

• Large purses, bags, or backpack

• Weapons of any kind including pocket knives, pepper spray, or any objects that could be used as a weapon

• Fireworks, sparklers, or smoke bombs

• Generators

•  Megaphones, air horns, musical instruments, or amplified sound equipment

• Glass of any kind (except for eyeglasses & sunglasses)

• Grills, gas, propane, or open flames

• Laser pointers or LED projection lights

• Pets (except service animals)

• Drones, remote controlled planes or cars

• Balloons, inflatables, or kites

• Balls, frisbees, or sports equipment

• Professional recording equipment or tripods

• Bikes, skateboards, one-wheels, unicycles, roller skates, inline skates, or scooters

• Markers, pens, chalk, stickers, or spray paint

• Illegal substances, marijuana, marijuana products or paraphernalia

• Outside vendors, unauthorized solicitations, handbills, sampling, giveaways

• Umbrellas, furniture, or lawn chairs