On April 7, 2026, City Staff and City Council met for a work session to discuss the City’s annual July 4th Festival. Current weather conditions, projected fire restrictions, and existing water conservation regulations are anticipated to affect the festival’s traditional schedule of events.
After careful consideration, City Council consulted the newly adopted Drought Response Plan and made the proactive decision to cancel both the Wet n’ Dry Parade and the July 4th Firework Celebration. This action supports the City’s commitment to responsible water stewardship and environmental sustainability.
The following is the proposed schedule of events for the July 4th weekend:
Friday
Free Swim at the Florence Municipal Pool (weather pending)
Free Night Swim at the Florence Municipal Pool (weather pending)
Movie in the Pioneer Park
Saturday
Free Swim at the Florence Municipal Pool (weather pending)
Free Night Swim at the Florence Municipal Pool (weather pending)
Movie in the Pioneer Park
Band and entertainment in the Pioneer Park
*The firework production would be moved to New Years Eve
Wet n Dry Parade Participant Registration- RE OPENING IN 2027
Date (s): Friday, July 4, 2025 Time (s): 9AM Line-up, 10AM Start Place: Main Street, Florence Cost: FREE! Join us for our annual Wet n Dry Parade starting at 10 am on July 4th in downtown Florence! For more information, call Florence City Hall at (719) 784-4848.
We will provide additional information, a line up map and more details closer to event day!
Food Vendor Registration- RE OPENING IN 2027
Date: Friday, July 4, 2025 Time: 6AM SET UP!
Festival 9AM - 4PM (See guidelines) Place: Pioneer Park, Florence, Colorado Cost: $25 Booth Fee
Submit the following items to complete the application: ● $25 payments shall be made to the City of Florence 4th of July Festival via phone, online, or check ● Certificate of Insurance with correct insured’s listed ● Sales Tax License
● Proof of nonprofit certificate (if applicable) ● Colorado Health License
If unable to complete the online form, please send required documentation to: Subject: 4th of July Food Vendor cortlyne.huppe@florencecolorado.org ***NO GLASSWARE IS ALLOWED IN PIONEER PARK ***
Craft Vendor Registration- RE OPENING IN 2027
Date: Friday, July 4th Time: 6AM SET UP!
Festival 9AM - 4PM (See guidelines) Place: Pioneer Park, Florence, Colorado Cost: $25 Booth Fee
Submit the following items to complete the application: ● Sales Tax Certificate ● Non-Profit Status Letter (if applicable) ● All checks shall be made payable to the City of Florence 4th of July Festival
● Certificate of Insurance with correct insured’s listed
If unable to complete the online form, please send required documentation to: Subject: 4th of July Food Vendor cortlyne.huppe@florencecolorado.org
All applications must be completed and returned by the deadline along with the signed Hold Harmless Waiver with Pledge of Good Faith, a copy of Colorado Sales Tax License, signed Fire Department and Health Department regulations, and the appropriate checks attached.