COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Tickets are now on sale for the annual Colorado Springs Philharmonic Fourth of July concert! This year's concert is called the 'Star-Spangled Symphony.'
The event started back in 1973 in Memorial Park.
This year's concert will be held at the Ford Amphitheater, which is located near the I-25 and North Gate Boulevard interchange.
Following the concert, there will be a fireworks show put on by the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation.
The concert starts at 6:30 p.m. with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. The fireworks show will start around 9:00 p.m.
“We’re so excited to team up once again with the Colorado Springs Philharmonic and to work alongside the awesome crew at Ford Amphitheater on this new initiative,” said Megan Leatham, President & CEO of the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation. “This is such a great addition to our citywide Fourth of July celebrations, and we’re all looking forward to seeing the incredible show they put together.”
Tickets are $5. For more information about the event and to purchase tickets, visit the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation's website.
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