Independence Day (4th of July)

A crowd looks on as a fleet of illuminated, colorful drones lights up the night sky. A red-white and blue bald eagle appears in the drones' formation.

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Drone shows light up Independence Day skies in Northern Colorado

Some Colorado communities are opting for drone shows over traditional July Fourth fireworks this year. A fleet of illuminated drones can create a variety of images through flying formations.

Several vehicles crowd a road in Estes Park.

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Travel in Colorado and around the U.S. returns to pre-pandemic levels despite economic and political uncertainty

Alex Murphy

AAA says more Americans and Coloradans are expected to travel for the 4th of July holiday, with people traveling further and taking a longer vacation.

White fireworks in a dark sky with people sitting watching from a field below.

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Celebrate Independence Day along the Front Range with a fireworks show

Alex Murphy

Fireworks are mostly illegal in Colorado, but some city-approved events will still give residents a chance to see a show.

A colorful burst of fireworks sends out streaks of gold, orange, red and blue against a dark blue night sky

In The NoCo

Loud fireworks can make Independence Day tough for veterans with PTSD. Here’s how to help

In The NoCo

Fourth of July celebrations usually entail loud, colorful blasts of fireworks. But for veterans and others with PTSD, that can make the day a struggle. Today on In The NoCo, a PTSD specialist with the V-A in Aurora shares advice for people coping with trauma – and for friends and family who want to support them.