FREE! Fourth of July Concert in the Park
Tuesday, July 4th, 2023
Thompson Park in Longmont
Join the Longmont Symphony Orchestra for the Annual Fourth of July Summer Concert in the Park! Complete with patriotic music, a picnic contest with prizes, kids conducting the orchestra, and cannons for the 1812 Overture—It’s a performance that can’t be missed…
11:00am
Picnic Contest Registration
11:30am-1:00pm
Picnic Contest Judging
12:30pm
The Chorale Begins!
1:10pm
The LSO Begins!
2:45pm
Grand Finale Ends
A Longmont Tradition
This free community concert has become an annual family tradition where people of all ages and backgrounds attend in celebration of our nation and those who have served.
Chorale Performance
Our Opening Act—The Longmont Chorale performs some of their favorite patriotic music under the direction of Nathan Wubbena.
12:30pm: The Chorale Begins
Orchestral Performance
Conducted by LSO’s Music Director, Elliot Moore, the Longmont Symphony Orchestra comes together to bring us exciting and nostalgic patriotic music—from “The Star-Spangled Banner” to “The Stars and Stripes Forever” and more, along with the triumphant 1812 Overture.
1:10pm: The Orchestra Begins
Kids Conduct the Orchestra
Along with access to the playgrounds in Thompson Park during the show, this family-friendly event also provides kids with the exciting opportunity to conduct the Longmont Symphony Orchestra!
Picnic Contests & Prizes
Bring your picnic baskets, blankets, and other decor to show your patriotism and enter the Picnic Contest for a chance to win prizes!
11:00am: Contest Registration begins
11:30am: Contest Judging begins
Grand Finale—1812 Overture
The LSO finishes their performance with the igniting of cannons which help bring "The 1812 Overture" to life for the grand finale!
We thank the Dickens House LLC for providing the artillery.
We encourage patrons whom are sensitive to the sounds of the artillery to plan accordingly.
We hope to see you there!
Directions & Parking Info
Location: The park is located in the city block between 4th Avenue & 5th Avenue and Pratt Street & Bross Street.
Parking: Handicap spots will be available along the east side of Bross Street. All other attendees may park along surrounding streets as available.
For questions regarding performances, please contact LSO at 303-772-5796.
For questions about the park, please contact the City of Longmont.