2013 Colorado Rapids 4thFest

Timeline of Events

The Colorado Rapids and Commerce City will host the 18th Annual 4thFest on Thursday, July 4th at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. The fun-filled day-long event, presented by Westerra Credit Union, includes a free community festival, the match between the Rapids and New York Red Bulls, and one of the largest fireworks shows in the state. TICKETS FOR THE RAPIDS MATCH

Colorado Rapids vs New York Red Bulls

The Colorado Rapids welcome international stars Thierry Henry and Tim Cahill and their New York Red Bull teammates in their only visit to Colorado  on Thursday, July 4 (kickoff at 7:30 p.m. MT). If the match is anything like the last nine between these two clubs, there will be lots of goals. The two sides have averaged 4.66 combined goals since 2008, with the Rapids scoring four goals against NY four different times. You won't want to miss it. PURCHASE TICKETS

 

Family Activities

The pre-game 4thFest Family Activity Zone is completely free of charge and will feature all kinds of interactive activities, entertainers and elements for kids of all ages and their families to explore! The Family Activity Zone will take place outside the south end of the stadium, and will include:


  • HealthONE's AIRLIFE Helicopter
  • Zip line
  • Climbing wall
  • Face painting
  • Free play area
  • Arts & crafts
  • Inflatables

 

 

Adult Activities

The pre-game 4thFest features activities and events geared towards adults along the south side of the stadium. Activities include:


  • Heineken Beer Garden
  • Live music from That Eighties Band
  • Live performance by The Salida Circus
  • Coors Light Tailgate - to purchase call 303-727-3594 
  • Mechanical bull
  • Supporters Tailgate

 

 

Stadium Information

 

Items that will be prohibited at 4thFest include, but are not limited to:

  • animals or pets
  • sparklers, firecrackers or fireworks of any kind
  • open flames
  • alcohol
  • grills with open flame are prohibited (Propane grills are allowed in designated tailgating areas only, see information in "Tailgating" below.  For more information)
  • stakes driven into the ground
  • weapons of any kind
  • illegal drugs
  • un-approved pamphlets, advertisements, or handouts
  • selling or distributing of any goods or services without prior consent from the Rapids
  • no overnight camping will be permitted
  • Vuvuzellas