City of Hastings Plans July 4th Celebration

The City of Hastings Independence Day celebration begins at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, July 4 at Brickyard Park on West D Street.

Food trucks open at 5:30 p.m. 

Musical group The Innocence will take the stage at 7 p.m. The annual fireworks show starts at 10 p.m. 

The rain date will be Sunday, July 5 with times remaining the same. 

The Hastings Aquacourt Water Park, 2200 W. Third St., will close at 4 p.m., but entrance fees are half off all day. 

The annual 4th of July Children’s Parade at Fisher Fountain at the City of Hastings’ North Denver Station, 1228 N. Denver Ave., is organized by the YWCA of Adams County. Activities and games will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Children’s parade around the fountain – including decorated bikes, strollers and scooters – starts at noon. Barbecue and raffle sales will support YWCA programs including YW Girls, The Zone, and summer classes.

The YWCA is seeking volunteers to host or run a game, work the raffle tables, or help with the food line. Sign up by contacting [email protected].