Highlands Ranch Star-Spangled Birthday Bash

Highlands Ranch is reimagining its Independence Day celebration with the new Star-Spangled Banner Event at Highland Heritage Regional Park on Thursday, July 2, beginning at 6 p.m.

The Highlands Ranch Community Association, Highlands Ranch Metro District, and Douglas County are partnering to bring the community together for a safe and memorable holiday celebration. Due to Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, extreme drought conditions, and elevated fire danger across the region, this year’s fireworks display has been canceled in the interest of public safety. 

While fireworks will not take place, residents can still enjoy a festive evening filled with live music, patriotic spirit, and family-friendly fun. Sponsored by UCHealth, the event will feature local bluegrass favorite Ragged Union from 6–7 p.m., followed by an energetic headlining performance by 2025 Colorado Country Male Vocalist of the Year Jeff Goodwin and the Front Range Cowboys from 7:30–9 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, gather with friends and neighbors, and celebrate as Highlands Ranch begins commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary. 

Other favorite Highlands Ranch traditions will continue on Saturday, July 4, including the Independence Day 5K at 7:30 a.m. in Town Center and the Fourth of July Parade at 9 a.m. 

This event is a partnership between the Highlands Ranch Metro District, the Highlands Ranch Community Association, and Douglas County.