Despite the loss on July 5 to the Chicago White Sox, Coors Field shines in fireworks glory to a packed house on a holiday weekend.
Despite the loss on July 5 to the Chicago White Sox, Coors Field shines in fireworks glory to a packed house on a holiday weekend. Credit: Taylor Wright

To cap an extravagant Fourth of July weekend on the diamond, the Colorado Rockies went all out to celebrate local veterans and military members with a parade on July 6.

It was the finale of a packed weekend of promotions, including back-to-back fireworks shows following the first two games against the Chicago White Sox on July 4 and 5.

Despite losing the first two series games by a combined score of 13-5, the Rockies rallied on Sunday to win 6-4 in front of the home crowd. In the face of a brutal season, Colorado fans arrived in droves to root on their local team and enjoy some holiday festivities.

Plus, the weather cooperated to make for a beautiful long weekend.

  • A massive on-field display of the American flag opened the Military Appreciation Game before the Colorado Rockies took on the Chicago White Sox on July 6. Colorado won 6-4.
    A massive on-field display of the American flag opened the Military Appreciation Game before the Colorado Rockies took on the Chicago White Sox on July 6. Colorado won 6-4. Credit: John Renfrow
  • A pregame military parade honored past and present members of the armed forces before the Rockies played the Chicago White Sox on July 6.
    A pregame military parade honored past and present members of the armed forces before the Rockies played the Chicago White Sox on July 6. Credit: John Renfrow
  • Master Sergeant Christopher Nemeir was honored as the Hero of the Game as the Rockies took on the Chicago White Sox on July 6.
    Master Sergeant Christopher Nemeir was honored as the Hero of the Game as the Rockies took on the Chicago White Sox on July 6. Credit: John Renfrow
  • The Colorado Rockies lost two of three games in a series against the Chicago White Sox on Fourth of July weekend. But Colorado fans still packed the stadium to honor veterans, enjoy hot dogs, beer and fireworks.
    The Colorado Rockies lost two of three games in a series against the Chicago White Sox on Fourth of July weekend. But Colorado fans still packed the stadium to honor veterans, enjoy hot dogs, beer and fireworks. Credit: John Renfrow

The Military Appreciation game on Sunday was opened by a parade around the outfield honoring past and present military members. Players shook hands with veterans in gratitude and reverence as everyone took a momentary step back from sports.

There was also a pregame salute from multiple military branches, a national anthem performance by a veteran in uniform and an on-field presentation of an enormous American flag.

Master Sergeant Christopher Nemeir was honored as the Hero of the Game.

A near-sold-out crowd celebrates the Fourth of July at Coors Field with a fireworks show after the game. Despite the loss on July 5 to Chicago, Rockies fans packed the house and stayed for the show. Credit: Taylor Wright

In a back-and-forth game full of explosive innings, home runs from Michael Toglia and Mickey Moniak helped push Colorado over the edge to end the homestand with a win. Moniak also had a triple and an RBI double in the game, carrying the Rockies to a victory.

Catcher Hunter Goodman was also announced as a 2025 MLB All-Star, as fans celebrated the news on the jumbotron during the game.

Though the Rockies are a lowly 21-70 (as of July 8), Colorado fans knew there was no place they’d rather be on the Fourth of July than Coors Field.

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