Light Up the Sky
Canon City's Independence Day Celebration 2026
This July 4th, 2026, our community comes together to celebrate freedom with a spectacular drone light show. This tradition is 100 percent community-funded, so help us make it happen!
$5k
Raised
20%
Funded
Jul 4
Drone Show
This Year, We Light the Sky With Drones
Canon City's 2026 Independence Day celebration is a drone light show, not a fireworks display. Hundreds of synchronized drones will fill the night sky with color and motion. It is a safer, quieter way to celebrate that still brings the whole community together, and it is still funded entirely by neighbors like you.
Join Us at the Kickoff Fundraiser
Come meet the committee, support the cause, and help us fund this year's show. Hosted by our friends at Whitewater Rooftop Social.
Date
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Time
4 to 8 PM
Location
Whitewater Rooftop Social
302 Royal Gorge Blvd, Downtown Canon City
Launch the Celebration
Help us reach our goal and bring the drone show to Canon City!
We've raised
of our $25,000 goal
Where Your Donation Goes
Every dollar directly supports bringing the drone show to Canon City
Professional drone show production and pilots
Required permits and insurance
Safety personnel and equipment
Site preparation and cleanup
A Canon City Tradition
Every July 4th, Canon City comes together for an unforgettable Independence Day celebration. This community-funded tradition creates lasting memories for families throughout the region, and in 2026 it takes a new shape as a drone light show.
Note: The 2026 drone light show takes place at Centennial Park in downtown Canon City on July 4th, around dusk. Check our updates for parking and viewing details as the date gets closer.
July 4th Watch Party: Whitewater Rooftop Social, directly across the street from Centennial Park at 302 Royal Gorge Blvd, is hosting a July 4th watch party for the drone show. With the park right across the street, the rooftop is a front-row seat for the celebration.
Centennial Park
Downtown Canon City
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News, announcements, and live updates from our Facebook
Announcements
May 22, 2026
Drone Show at Centennial Park, Plus a July 4th Watch Party
The 2026 drone light show will take place at Centennial Park in downtown Canon City on July 4th, around dusk. Whitewater Rooftop Social, directly across the street at 302 Royal Gorge Blvd, is hosting a watch party that evening, a front-row seat for the show. Watch this page for parking and day-of details as the Fourth gets closer.
May 22, 2026
Save the Date: Saturday, June 13 Community Fundraiser
Join us on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Whitewater Rooftop Social, 302 Royal Gorge Blvd in downtown Canon City. It is a community fundraiser to help power this year's July 4th drone light show, held in the evening with the exact start time to be announced soon. Bring friends and family, meet the committee, and help us reach our goal.
May 22, 2026
The 2026 Celebration Will Be a Drone Light Show
This year, Canon City's Independence Day celebration takes a new shape. Instead of a fireworks display, the July 4th sky over Centennial Park will come alive with a synchronized drone light show. It is safer, quieter, and able to go ahead even during dry summer fire restrictions, while still bringing the whole community together.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions
What is happening for July 4th in Canon City this year?
This year's Independence Day celebration is a drone light show. A fleet of synchronized drones will fill the night sky over Canon City with color, shapes, and motion. Like the celebrations before it, the 2026 show is funded entirely by the community.
Is it a fireworks show or a drone show?
It is a drone show. For 2026, the committee chose a synchronized drone light show instead of a traditional fireworks display. Drone shows are quieter, leave no debris, and can still go ahead during the dry conditions and fire restrictions that often affect fireworks in a Colorado summer.
When and where can I watch the drone show?
The drone show takes place on July 4th, 2026 at Centennial Park in downtown Canon City, around dusk once the sky is dark enough for the drones to shine. Whitewater Rooftop Social, directly across the street at 302 Royal Gorge Blvd, is also hosting a watch party that evening. Follow our Facebook page or check the Updates page for parking and day-of details.
Be Part of the Celebration
Your donation helps keep this Canon City tradition alive. Join your neighbors in making Independence Day special for everyone.