Elitch Gardens Cancels 4th Of July Fireworks Due To Low Staffing

DENVER (CBS4) - Another one of the annual Independence Day weekend fireworks shows in Denver will not take place this year. Elitch Gardens announced on Friday they've canceled their planned 4th of July fireworks show due to low staffing.

In a statement, the amusement park wrote "We sincerely value our guests support and patronage of Elitch Gardens. Due to the Park's modified summertime operating hours made necessary by the area's reduced available workforce, we must cancel the planned 4th of July fireworks show this season. The Park will still open at 10:30 am for a full day of theme and water park fun for our guests to enjoy the 4th with their family and friends."

Independence Eve is another annual fireworks show in Denver that will not take place this year.

Elitch Gardens is currently hiring for seasonal team members for numerous jobs, including:

- ride operations
- lifeguards
- food service
- security

Check elitchgardens.com/open-positions/ to see the listings.

A planned Memorial Day fireworks show at Elitch's was previously canceled due to weather. Right now, the show planned for Sept. 5 around Labor Day is still on the calendar.

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