Independence Eve returns to Civic Center Park on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Gates will open at 5 p.m. for this FREE, family-friendly event. Enjoy music from the Colorado Symphony Brass & Percussion Ensemble, live DJs from Youth on Record and a night market. New for 2024: Indy Eve will feature Denver’s largest drone show along with two different light shows projected onto Civic Center Park structures.
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The event will launch a new Civic Center Night Market along 14th Avenue. The space will host food vendors, local artisans and family-friendly games and activities.
Five minute light shows will run every 15 minutes on the Voorhies and Greek Theater.
More than 300 drones will fly over over Lincoln Veterans Memorial Park. The best vantage point: Civic Center’s Great Lawn and South Lawn.
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 at Broadway and Colfax at Broadway.
Permitted Items:
Non-glass empty water bottles (can be refilled at water stations on-site)
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
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)
Non-professional cameras
Service animals (performing a task for persons with disabilities)
Sunscreen
You cannot bring:
Pets
Coolers of any size, unless for medical necessity
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
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