CELEBRATING THE 4TH Independence Day at Boardwalk Park!
Celebrate America's 247th birthday this July 4th with the Town of Windsor's annual Boardwalk Park fireworks display. Weather permitting, this dazzling show will begin shortly after 9:15 p.m., so be sure to find your spot early and enjoy the holiday in Windsor!
In addition to fireworks, this year’s celebration includes vendors at Boardwalk Park from noon to 9 p.m. Live music by the Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra will play prior to the fireworks display from 7:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m., weather permitting.
Keep in mind that tents and other structures are not permitted, but feel free to bring your blankets and lawn chairs, pack a picnic, and get ready to sing along with some patriotic music. Park visitors are asked to make sure all trash is picked up prior to leaving the park.
Get up-to-date information on all the 4th of July festivities at recreationliveshere.com/July4th.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO PARK INFORMATION
BOARDWALK PARK RULES
To ensure a safe Fourth of July celebration, the public is asked to respect the following:
• Glass is not permitted in town parks.
• Charcoal grills are prohibited, as well as gas grills more than 300 square inches and tanks weighing more than 1 pound or 16 ounces.
• Tents and portable shelters are prohibited after 6 p.m.
• Pets must be on leash at all times, though it is recommended to leave them at home during the fireworks display.
• Parking on Hwy. 257 along Windsor Lake will be prohibited beginning at 7 a.m.
• After the fireworks show, the Windsor Police Department will be directing all vehicles in the area to make right turns only to assist with the flow of traffic.
• Cross railroad tracks at designated crossings.
BOATING ON WINDSOR LAKE
July 4 is a non-motorized boating day. Boaters using personal watercraft can be on the water until 8 p.m. All personal watercraft outside of the swim beach must have a current Town of Windsor permit to use the lake. Watercraft rentals on Windsor Lake will be available from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
CLOSURES
The north section of the Dr. Tom Jones Trail at Windsor Lake, including the dog swim beach, will close at 8:30 p.m. Saturday evening, July 1, for fireworks setup. The trail will reopen Wednesday, July 5.
DISABILITY PARKING
Fifth Street will remain open for July 4. Turn lanes on 4th through 7th streets will close at dusk. Additional handicap parking will be available in the Boardwalk Park parking lot off Birch Street. Turn lanes at 6th and 7th will be closed at 7 a.m.
SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE
Windsor’s Fourth of July event is one of our best attended single-day events and we’re looking for enthusiastic businesses to sponsor this year’s show. Is your business interested? Learn more about becoming an event partner at https://bit.ly/3tNSHha. For more information, visit recreationliveshere.com/July4th.
BIKING TO BOARDWALK ON THE FOURTH
Fourth of July is right around the corner, and many folks are already planning their celebrations. For those living in town, bicycling to Boardwalk Park is a terrific option to avoid the holiday traffic. This year, bicycle connectivity is easier than ever! In the last two years, new sections of trail were constructed, improving how visitors and residents move from one area of Windsor to the next, by way of a well-connected trail system.
If you are looking to bike to Boardwalk Park from Windsor's northeast, look no further than the Great Western Trail. The trail connects Windsor and Severance and is a mixed-use paved trail built on the abandoned rail bed of the Great Western Railroad. Previously, there was a disconnect between the Great Western Trail and Boardwalk Park, but a new section of trail was completed over the winter, improving connectivity.
The Poudre River Trail serves as another option for heading to Boardwalk Park. The trail serves a central tie connecting Windsor's eastside with its westside. If headed to Boardwalk Park by way of the Poudre River Trail, take it to Eastman Park and then head north on 7th Street, using the on-street dedicated bike lanes that were repaved and restriped in 2021.
The #2 Ditch Trail is another east-towest connection that can be used as a way to get to Boardwalk Park on the Fourth of July. Thanks to a new section of trail that was completed near High Hops Brewery in the last two years, the #2 Ditch Trail extends from Colorado Blvd. all the way to Boardwalk Park.
Admittedly, there are sections of Windsor that are yet-to-be connected to the overall trail system. Several variables impact the completion
of future trails. Negotiating with developers, easement acquisition and funding are some of the ongoing roadblocks.
Learn more about Windsor's Open Space & Trails and to see the overall Open Space & Trails Strategic Plan, by visiting recreationliveshere.com/ OpenSpace
For an online map of Windsor, visit gis.windsorgov.com/maps.
PRE-FIREWORKS CONCERT!
music by the Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra will play prior to the fireworks display, weather permitting. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy live music at the Boardwalk Park Bandshell prior to the annual fireworks display! Boardwalk Park Pavilion July 4 | Starting at 7:15 p.m.
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The newer #2 Ditch Trail extension between the Dr. Tom Jones Trail at Windsor Lake and the Great Western Trail was constructed last winter and served to close a gap in the town's trail connectivity.
GREELEY PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
