The Highlands Ranch Community Association, Highlands Ranch Metro District, and Douglas County are partnering to bring the community together and celebrate the USA 250th anniversary with a Birthday Bash Concert at Highland Heritage Regional Park on Thursday, July 2, beginning at 6 p.m.

Residents can enjoy a festive evening filled with live music, patriotic spirit, and family-friendly fun. Sponsored by UCHealth, 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, pack a picnic or purchase dinner from a food truck. 

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.