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Broomfield outlines logistics, security for July 4 Great American Picnic
Summary
City staff described plans for the July 4 Great American Picnic at Broomfield County Commons Park including fenced areas, bag checks, beer gardens, shuttles and road closures; attendance is expected near 15,000.
Mayor Castrillota and city staff briefed the City Council on final logistics for the Great American Picnic and Fireworks set for Friday, July 4 at Broomfield County Commons Park, which city officials expect will draw about 15,000 visitors throughout the day.
City recreation superintendent Matt Gulley told council the event begins at 5 p.m. and will include inflatables, games, live music and aerial performers, plus two beer gardens hosted by the Broomfield Chamber of Commerce and 16 food vendors spread across the site. For 2025, organizers will fence a central “red pod” area—the east side of the championship field—to create a family-friendly zone with four controlled entry points where security staff will screen bags for prohibited…
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