While some communities are taking a year off from fireworks — given the current statewide fire ban — others are moving forward with pyrotechnics in addition to their parades, live music and kids activities.

Here are some highlights for the next week, focusing on the big day, the Fourth of July.

(NOTE: Check websites before heading out as some fireworks shows may still be canceled.)

Denver Outlaws fireworks

Wednesday: Colorado’s professional lacrosse team, the Denver Outlaws, will again host its popular fireworks game. The team will play the Ohio Machine at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Tickets, $20.50-$52.50, are on sale via ticketmaster.com. Sports Authority Field, 1701 Bryant St.; 303-688-5297 or denveroutlaws.com

Green Valley Ranch Amphitheater

Wednesday: The band The Julius Show plays a July Fourth concert from 8-9:30 p.m., followed by a fireworks show over the lake choreographed to music. Free. 4890 Aronne Way; 303-595-8747 or skylineusa.com/oakwood

All-American Patriotic Favorites Presented by the Denver Brass

July 6: Cherokee Ranch & Castle and the Denver Brass present all-American favorites, patriotic film scores, original compositions and more. 6:30-9:30 p.m. reservations, $55; 12-and-under, $20. 6113 Daniels Park Road, Sedalia; 303-688-4600 or cherokeeranch.org

Arvada Celebration

Wednesday: Festivities begin at 4 p.m. with a classic-car show, military display, live music, family entertainment and food. Fireworks canceled. Lutz/Stenger Complex, 10664 W. 58th Ave., Arvada; 720-898-7400 or arvadafestivals.com

Parker’s “Let Freedom Sing!”

Wednesday: Celebrations are from 6-10 p.m. beginning with a performance by Rocky Mountain Brassworks at 7 p.m. and Buckstein’s country favorites from 8 t0 9:30 p.m., with fireworks to follow. Also enjoy bounce castles, a bubble tower and games. Families are welcome to bring a picnic or purchase food from vendors. Onsite parking: $5. Salisbury Park, 11920 Motsenbocker Road, Parker, 303-841-0353 or parkeronline.org

Evergreen Music Festival

Wednesday: Full day of music starting with Sedici Corde Quartet, followed by the Denver Brass, Celtic Pipes, Rocky Mountain Highland Dancers and John Elandson at 11:30 a.m. The National Repertory Orchestra will play patriotic music at 3 p.m. Austin Young and the No Difference Band play 6-8 p.m. Also, enjoy an art show, fishing clinics, bounce castle, petting zoo and food. Evergreen Lake, Evergreen; evergreenmusicfestival.org

Greeley Stampede Independence Day Parade

Through Wednesday: Centennial Village hosts a patriotic weekend with 1900-era baseball, watermelon, hand-squeezed lemonade, stagecoach rides and gun fights. The parade will be in downtown Greeley beginning at 9 a.m. and runs north on 10th Avenue starting at 19th Street and ending at Fifth Street. Centennial Village Museum, 1475 A St., Greeley; 970-350-9220 or centennialvillagemuseum.com

Thornton’s “Red, White & Boom!”

Wednesday: The Multipurpose Fields open at 5 p.m. with entertainment, food and refreshments. The Thornton Community Band performs at 6 p.m., followed by the Longmont Symphony Orchestra at 8 p.m. A patriotic parachute jump by Mile Hi Skydiving starts off the fireworks show at dusk. Multipurpose Fields, 11000 colorado Blvd., Thornton; cityofthornton.net

Civic Center Independence Eve Celebration

Tuesday: A free community event from 8-10 p.m. featuring a patriotic concert by the Colorado Symphony, light show and stunning rooftop fireworks atop the Denver City & County Building. Seating is first-come, first-served, so arrive early for best views. Picnics welcome, but vendors will be on-site. Civic Center, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy.; civiccenterconservancy.org

Georgetown Old-fashioned Fourth of July Family Festival

Wednesday: Five-kilometer race and stroll at 8 a.m., parade at 11 a.m., barbecue in City Park at noon and bucket brigade races at 2 p.m. Georgetown; 303-569-2888

Lafayette’s Fourth of July Celebration at Waneka Lake

Wednesday: Kids activities, face painting, balloon sculpting and a pie-eating contest. Chris Daniels and the Kings will play from 5-9 p.m. Fireworks show at dusk. A free shuttle service to the event is available from Flatirons Church on South Boulder Road. Waneka Lake, 1600 Caria Dr., Lafayette; 303-665-9555 or lafayettecolorado.com

Indian Hills Fire Rescue Fourth of July

Wednesday: A pancake breakfast followed by a bounce house for kids, helicopter fly-in and a traditional parade. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. No fireworks. Indian Hills Fire Station, 4476 Parmalee Gulch Rd., Morrison

Commerce City Fireworks and Colorado Rapids

Wednesday: Enjoy a circus, karaoke, zip-line, climbing wall and mechanical bull. The Colorado Rapids play the Vancouver Whitecaps FC at 7:30 p.m. while free festivities continue outside. Doors open at 5 p.m. Fireworks at 10 p.m. Dicks Sporting Goods Park, 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City; coloradorapids.com

Compiled by Peter Dettmann