Here are 8 bang-tastic July Fourth fireworks and drone shows around Denver

Denver's Civic Center Park Independence Eve on July 3 will feature 300 drones, two light shows projected on park structures, a performance from the Colorado Symphony's brass and percussion ensemble, plus a market with food and retail vendors.

Dick's Sporting Goods Park's 4thFest on July 4 includes what it dubs the "largest public fireworks show in the state of Colorado" after the 7:30pm Colorado Rapids game against Sporting Kansas City.

• A family-friendly pregame festival, starting at 5pm, will include live music, a bounce house, a rock-climbing wall, mechanical bull and more.
• There will also be a block party before the game on the south side of the stadium with a live DJ, food trucks, drinks and an LED wall livestreaming the Rapids game and other MLS matches.

The Colorado Rockies will put on a fireworks show at Coors Field following games against the Milwaukee Brewers on July 4 and the Kansas City Royals on July 5.

Elitch Gardens will pop fireworks on July 5 at 9pm after the park closes for the day.

Zoom out: On July 3, Lakewood is hosting a drone light show. On July 4, fireworks shows will be held in Arvada, Aurora and Thornton.

The intrigue: Boulder isn't putting on a fireworks or drone show this year after its 24-year-long public-private partnership with WK Real Estate recently came to an end.

The big picture: Dozens of dazzling Independence Day displays are planned across the state, so you won't have to travel far to see some sparkles.