From the archive: 50 of our favorite fireworks photos at Empower Field at Mile High and Mile High Stadium
To celebrate Independence Day, here are 50 of our favorite photos of fireworks at Broncos home games through the years.
A postgame fireworks show was a part of the closing ceremonies to celebrate the last game ever played at Mile High Stadium against the San Francisco 49ers at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 23, 2000.
Fans were treated to a fireworks display as a part of the final farewell celebration for Mile High Stadium against the San Francisco 49ers at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 23, 2000.
An overview of the post-game ceremonies held in celebration with the last game played at Mile High Stadium against the San Francisco 49ers at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 23, 2000.
A pregame fireworks show lights over Invesco Field against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.
A view of the inflatable Broncos player tunnel against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.
Jets perform a fly over during the opening ceremonies for the first regular season game at Invesco Field against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.
Broncos fans were treated to a halftime presentation by the cheerleaders along with a fireworks show against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.
A halftime fireworks show lights up Invesco Field against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.
Broncos cheerleaders entertain the fans against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.
A halftime fireworks show lights up Invesco Field against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.
Broncos Jr. Cheerleaders help put on a halftime show for the fans against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.
A halftime fireworks show lights up Invesco Field against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.
Fireworks ignite during the player introductions against the Miami Dolphins at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on October 13, 2002.
Fireworks ignite atop the scoreboard in the south endzone at Invesco Field against the Indianapolis Colts at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on November 24, 2002.
The Denver Broncos mascot stands on the top of the south scoreboard as fireworks explode around it during the Independence Day show at the end of the Colorado Rapids' 3-2 victory over the Kansas City Wizards on Friday, July 4, 2003, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Bucky the Bronco is surrounded by early evening clouds as fireworks go off at the start of the home game against Detroit Lions in the NFL game at Invesco Field in Denver, CO. August 21, 2010.
Denver Broncos against the Oakland Raiders September 12, 2011 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.
The flyover is displayed on the video board as fireworks launch into the air during pregame ceremonies prior to action in the NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs January 1, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver CO.
Fireworks light up the sky for a Fourth of July celebration after a Denver Outlaws game on July 4, 2013.
Fireworks light up the sky for a Fourth of July celebration after a Denver Outlaws game on July 4, 2013.
Fireworks launch into the sky before the NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Sept. 5, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)
Fireworks are displayed before the start of an NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the Baltimore Ravens, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Fireworks go off during pre game ceremonies of the NFL Kickoff game between the Denver Broncos and the Baltimore Ravens at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO September 5, 2013.
Fans salute and sign the national anthem during pre game ceremonies as fireworks are launched prior to the NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field November 17, 2013 in Denver,CO.
Denver Broncos fan Nick Hess of Longmont, Colo. cheers as fireworks explode over Sports Authority Field at Mile High stadium for the start of the AFC Championship NFL football game as the Broncos host the New England Patriots in Denver on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Fireworks light up the sky prior to the Denver Broncos against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, October 19, 2014.
Denver Broncos fans cheer for quarterback Peyton Manning after setting the NFL record for touchdowns during second quarter action against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, October 19, 2014.
Fans celebrate after Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) throws his 509th touchdown pass during second quarter action against the San Francisco 49ers during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 19, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Fireworks are set off above Sports Authority Field at Mile High during a week eight NFL football game between the San Diego Chargers and Denver Broncos on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014 in Denver. The Broncos won the game, 35-21. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
Fans hold the American flag during the national anthem as fireworks go off before a game against the San Diego Chargers during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 23, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Fireworks explode above the scoreboard during pregame ceremonies and the playing of the National Anthem before the Denver Broncos 2015 NFL week 16 regular season football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Dec. 28, 2015 in Denver. The Broncos won the game in overtime 20-17. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Denver Broncos pregame action against the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, December 28, 2015. Photo by Ben Hays.
Fireworks are set off during the opening kickoff between the Houston Texans and Denver Broncos during a NFL football game on Monday, Oct. 24, 2016 in Denver. The Broncos won the game, 27-9. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Fireworks launch into the sky as the game starts against the Houston Texans during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 24, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus
A view of a fireworks show on May 27, 2017.
A view of a fireworks show on May 27, 2017.
Fireworks explode to kickoff an NFL game between the Denver Broncos and the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday, Sept. 11, 2017 in Denver, Colo. The Broncos won the game, 24-21. (Greg Trott via AP)
Fireworks light the night sky during player introduction in the NFL game between the Denver Broncos and the New York Giants at Sports Authority Field in Denver, Colo. October 15, 2017.
Fireworks explode as the New York Giants kicks off to the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Fireworks go off around the stadium before kickoff during first quarter against the New York Giants during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile high in Denver, Colo., October 15, 2017. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Fireworks explode in a cloudless sunset sky before a Broncos game in 2017. (Photo by Marc Piscotty / © 2017)
Fireworks light the sky during kickoff for the NFL Sunday Night game between the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field in Denver, Colo. November 12, 2017.
Fireworks go off during kickoff during first quarter action against the New England Patriots during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile high in Denver, Colo., November 12, 2017. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Fans enjoy fireworks during post game action against the Kansas City Chiefs during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile high in Denver, Colo., December 31, 2017. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Fireworks at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, October 11, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Fireworks are launched prior to kickoff of the NFL game against the Indianapolis Colts in Denver on Thursday, October 6, 2022. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)
Courtland Sutton smiles as he watches fireworks rise into the sky on the sideline before the Broncos' Week 5 game against the Indianapolis Colts at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 6, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
The light show during an NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Photos during the Illenium Trilogy concert on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Photos during the Illenium Trilogy concert on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
