Greeley's Independence Day parade dazzles with 130 floats and more

First responders work behind the scenes to keep Greeley Stampede Independence Day Parade safe

As animated crowds of red, white and blue flooded 10th Avenue for the annual Greeley Stampede Independence Day Parade, the city’s Unified Command Post launched into action.

Greeley's Independence Day parade dazzles with 130 floats and more

The Fourth of July parade featured more than 130 floats, marching bands and equestrians from around Colorado and surrounding states.

4th of July in Colorado: From Arvada to Grand Lake, a look at celebrations across the state

Colorado's big and small cities offer a wealth of Fourth of July fireworks and celebrations, including a weekend celebration in Cripple Creek, the Greeley Stampede, a Colorado Rockies game and the Great American Picnic in Broomfield.