Celebrate America's 250th birthday with the Star-Spangled Birthday Bash Event at Highland Heritage Regional Park on Thursday, July 2, beginning at 6 p.m.

The Highlands Ranch Metro District, Highlands Ranch Community Association, and Douglas County are partnering to bring the community together for a festive evening filled with live music, patriotic spirit, and family-friendly fun.

The event will feature local bluegrass favorite Ragged Union from 6–7 p.m., followed by an energetic headlining performance by 2025 Colorado Country Male Vocalist of the Year Jeff Goodwin and the Front Range Cowboys from 7:30–9 p.m.

Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, gather with friends and neighbors, and celebrate as Highlands Ranch begins commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary. 

Other favorite Highlands Ranch traditions will continue on Saturday, July 4, including the Independence Day 5K at 7:30 a.m. in Town Center and the Fourth of July Parade at 9 a.m.