Free Symphony Concert & Downtown Block Party - New Highlights to the Annual Colorado Springs 4th of July Celebration

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

June 2, 2022

The Colorado Springs Philharmonic and Colorado Springs Sports Corporation are excited to present the Star Spangled Symphony & July 4th Block Party - a free concert and block party at the Pikes Peak Center in downtown Colorado Springs on July 4, 2022 as an addition to the annual 4th of July Symphony on Your Porch.

"For nearly 50 years the Colorado Springs Philharmonic has played a central role in the July 4th celebration in our city with a free performance of patriotic music,” says Nathan Newbrough, Philharmonic CEO & President. “I’m proud to say we’re back, and this time right where the action is, in downtown Colorado Springs, while also being broadcast throughout the region for one unforgettable concert."

An All-American Celebration: In addition to the indoor concert, the adjacent street outside of the Pikes Peak Center will be closed for a block party to include food vendors, beer garden and simultaneous broadcast of the concert outside on the north lawn.

Megan Leatham, President & CEO of the Colorado Sports Corporation said, "We are thrilled to announce the addition of the Star Spangled Symphony & July 4th Block Party to this year's celebration. There is truly no better place to celebrate the 4th of July than in downtown Colorado Springs. Thank you to the Colorado Springs Philharmonic for collaborating with us to make it happen."

Festivities begin at 3:30 p.m. and conclude at 7 p.m. with the 80-minute concert beginning at 4:30 p.m. at the Pikes Peak Center (190 S. Cascade). The concert, led by Associate Conductor Thomas Wilson, features patriotic favorites like 1812 Overture, The Olympic Spirit, America the Beautiful, among others.

The concert is FREE and open to the public. Attendees can enjoy the music both inside the Pikes Peak Center (tickets available for 1,800 people) or outside the Pikes Peak Center on the north lawn. Reservations are advised for inside concert tickets. Reservations can be made at COS4thofJuly.org.

Additional details can be found below and at COS4thofJuly.org.

The Star Spangled Symphony & July 4th Block Party is an exciting new addition to the 4th of July Symphony on Your Porch which continues the beloved nearly 50-year tradition of pairing musical offerings from the Colorado Springs Philharmonic with free community fireworks displays.

Please note, community and partner fireworks locations listed below the schedule of events are subject to change with fireworks weather dependent. Please for click here for additional details.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Celebrate the 4th of July with us at the Star Spangled Symphony & 4th of July Block Party! It will be a night full of music, festivities, and fun! Please see below for a schedule of events. Additional details about specific vendors and ancillary events will be released as the event nears.

Star Spangled Symphony & July 4th Block Party

3:30-7:00 PM - Star Spangled Symphony & July 4th Block Party downtown
4:30 PM - Free Colorado Springs Philharmonic, Star Spangled Symphony concert, live streamed in front of the Pikes Peak Center & broadcast by Rocky Mountain PBS*
4:00-8:00 PM - Banning Lewis Ranch Community Military & First Responder Celebration (Vista Park)
5:00-7:00 PM - Kona Ice Neighborhood Treats (Special thanks to Xfinity, four surprise neighborhoods will receive FREE patriotic treats!)
6:30 PM - Rocky Mountain Vibes Game (ticketed event)
7:00 PM - Switchbacks FC Game (ticketed event)
9:00 PM - Radio broadcast begins (radio stations below)
9:15 PM - Community fireworks begin (weather pending)

Visit COS4thofJuly.org for further event details.

*PBS broadcast to play in the days following the 4th of July event.

COMMUNITY & PARTNER FIREWORKS LOCATIONS

*Subject to change

The following locations will be presenting firework displays, weather-permitting. These shows will be visible to residents at their homes across the region unless otherwise noted. See COS4thofJuly.org for details: