Here are some of your best options for celebrating the Fourth of July around Colorado:

Cherry Creek Arts Festival: This annual event offers a free spectacle of music and performing and culinary arts, July 3-5 in Denver. cherrycreekartsfestival.org

Rollin’ on the Riverwalk: An “epic” fireworks display along with music from the Pueblo Symphony Orchestra make this July 4 celebration one of Pueblo’s premier events. puebloriverwalk.org

Symphony Above the Clouds: Head to Woodland Park to cap your holiday weekend with this patriotic party July 5. symphonyabovetheclouds.org

Head to the high country: Not that anyone needs more reasons than the picturesque Million Dollar Highway to visit Silverton, but here are some for the July 4 holiday: international rhubarb festival, firefighter water fight, ducky derby, parade and fireworks. silvertoncolorado.com

Cowboys’ Roundup Days: For more than a century, Steamboat Springs has celebrated Independence Day in true Western fashion. The 112th annual event is July 2-5. steamboat-chamber.com

Paonia Cherry Days: Head west for what’s touted as the longest standing community festival in the state. The 69th annual event is July 3-5. paoniacherrydays.com

Cattlemen’s Days: Bull riding and barrel racing are among the competitions July 3-12. cattlemensdays.com

Visit Colorado’s playground: Take your pick of celebrations in Summit County. Frisco’s Fabulous Fourth offers a parade and fireworks over Lake Dillon. A trail run, bike race and parade precede the pyrotechnics in Breck. And Keystone also has a parade and fireworks. summitcounty.com