Winter Park to host free rooftop celebration honoring Colorado 150

Winter Park will celebrate Colorado’s 150th anniversary of statehood and the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary with musical performances and a drone show.

Hosted by the Town of Winter Park, the celebration will take place Friday, July 17 on the rooftop parking structure adjacent to Cooper Creek Square. The venue will be transformed into an open-air gathering space featuring a performance stage, a drone show, a photo booth, food and beverage vendors and seating for attendees.

Live entertainment begins at 5 p.m. with the Jessica Jones Trio featuring Kory Montgomery and Tommy Shugart. Hazel Miller & the Collective, one of Colorado’s best-known live acts, will take the stage from 7:15 to 9 p.m.

The evening will conclude with a drone show from 9 to approximately 9:30 p.m., illuminating the sky in honor of Colorado’s sesquicentennial and America’s semiquincentennial.

Guests are encouraged to explore the Cooper Creek Square Entertainment District before and during the event. Beverages purchased from participating businesses in the district may be brought to the rooftop, where additional beverage vendors and light snacks will also be available.

The free community celebration is supported by the Colorado Tourism Office and is part of the statewide America 250–Colorado 150 commemoration, which recognizes Colorado’s 150 years of statehood and the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026.