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WEDNESDAY, July 4, 2012
Aspen, Colorado
CONGRATULATIONS! The Aspen Chamber Resort Association is pleased to announce the 2011 winners of the 4th of July Parade. Parade entries were judged by the Aspen Chamber Resort Association's staff from the deck at the Hotel Jerome. The parade winners by category are:
- Most Patriotic - Valley Veterans
- Most Outrageous - Ajax Adventure Camp
- Most Humorous - The Thrift Shop
- Best Children's - Anderson Ranch
- Best Animal - Ma'am the Mammoth
- Best Music - eMoo.com
- Best Overall - Wildcat Ranch
JULY 1-4, 2011 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
| FRIDAY, JULY 1st | |
| 9:30 a.m. | Aspen Chamber Symphony Dress Rehearsal, Benedict Music Tent Tickets $15. Aspen Music Festival and School, www.aspenmusicfestival.com, 970-925-9042 |
| 4:45 p.m. | Overtures: Preconcert Chamber Music, Harris Concert Hall Tickets $10. Aspen Music Festival and School, www.aspenmusicfestival.com, 970-925-9042 |
| 5-8 p.m. | Ninth Annual Aspen Antiques & Fine Arts Fair Preview Party sponsored by Aspen Peak Magazine, Aspen Ice Garden. Features thirty-five world-renowned dealers to Aspen for a ten-day exhibition of fine art, jewelry, and some of the most precious antiques in the world.Tickets $20. All proceeds donated to GrassRoots TV Aspen. Aspenartfairs.com, 970.710.1192 |
| 6 p.m. | Aspen Chamber Symphony, Benedict Music Tent Nicholas McGregan conducts works by Beethoven, Bruch and Mendelssohn. Tickets $72. Aspen Music Festival and School, www.aspenmusicfestival.com, 970-925-9042 |
| 6 p.m. - 12 midnight | 12th Annual Boogie's Bash for the Buddies, Aspen Mountain The Buddy Program's annual fundraiser supports mentoring and experiential programs for more than 600 local youth in the Valley. 82% of every dollar that is donated goes directly to the program. Join us for one of the best parties of the summer featuring live music, silent and live auction, cocktails, and delicious food donated by some of the best restaurants and Aspen. Buddy Program, www.buddyprogram.org, 970.920.2130 |
| 7:30 p.m. | Becky's New Car, Theatre Aspen in Rio Grande Park Starring Sandy Duncan, a romantic comedy about a woman juggling love, life and the pursuit of happiness. Tickets - Various $. Purchase at www.aspenshowtix.com or the Wheeler Opera House box office. Theatre Aspen, www.theatreaspen.org, 970-925-9313 |
| SATURDAY, JULY 2nd | |
| 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Saturday Market, Hopkins Ave., Hunter St., and Hyman Ave. Enjoy shopping this outdoor market featuring 70 vendors: fresh produce and meat, flowers, clothing, leather, CO wine, jewelry, numerous artisan products and non-profit organizations. Live music from noon - 2 p.m. City of Aspen, 970-379-1346 |
| 10 a.m. | Opera Scenes Master Class, Wheeler Opera House Edward Berkeley Aspen Opera Theater Center Artist-Faculty. Tickets $40. Aspen Music Festival and School, www.aspenmusicfestival.com, 970-925-9042 |
| 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Ninth Annual Aspen Antiques & Fine Arts Fair, Aspen Ice Garden Features thirty-five world-renowned dealers for a nine-day exhibition of fine art, precious jewelry, and some of the most exquisite antiques in the world. www.aspenartfairs.com, 970.710.1192 |
| 4:30 p.m. | Chamber Music, Harris Concert Hall Tickets $46. Aspen Music Festival and School, www.aspenmusicfestival.com. 970-925-9042 |
| 7:30 p.m. | Becky's New Car, Theatre Aspen in Rio Grande Park Starring Sandy Duncan, a romantic comedy about a woman juggling love, life and the pursuit of happiness. Tickets - Various $. Purchase at www.aspenshowtix.com or the Wheeler Opera House box office. Theatre Aspen, www.theatreaspen.org, 970-925-9313 |
| 8:30 p.m. | Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Benedict Music Tent Tickets $50 & $80. Aspen Music Festival and School, www.aspenmusicfestival.com, 970-925-9042 |
| SUNDAY, JULY 3rd | |
| 9:30 a.m. | Aspen Festival Orchestra Dress Rehearsal: Volunteer Sunday, Benedict Music Tent Tickets $15. Aspen Music Festival and School, www.aspenmusicfestival.com, 970-925-9042 |
| 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Ninth Annual Aspen Antiques & Fine Arts Fair, Aspen Ice Garden Features thirty-five world-renowned dealers for a nine-day exhibition of fine art, precious jewelry, and some of the most exquisite antiques in the world. www.aspenartfairs.com, 970.710.1192 |
| 3 p.m. | Prelude: Preconcert Talk, Harris Concert Hall Free. Aspen Music Festival and School, www.aspenmusicfestival.com, 970-925-9042 |
| 4 p.m. | Aspen Festival Orchestra, Benedict Music Tent AMFS music director-designate Robert Spano conducts. Tickets $82. Aspen Music Festival and School, www.aspenmusicfestival.com, 970-925-9042 |
| MONDAY, JULY 4th | |
| 8:00 a.m. | Boogie's Diner Buddy 5 Mile Charity Race Registration is $40. $50 on Race Day. Kids 16 and under are $15. |
| 9:00 a.m. | 1 Mile Family/Canine Walk $80 per family includes 2 adults and 2 children (each additional related child is $15). $5 per dog.Register on-line at www.buddyprogram.org or in front of Boogie's Diner: Wed, June 29 - Sun, July 3. The Buddy Program, 970-920-2130 |
| 10 a.m. | Kid's Bicycle Decorating, Paepcke Park For kids riding bicycles in the parade. Helmets are mandatory - no scooters or electric vehicles please. |
| 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Ninth Annual Aspen Antiques & Fine Arts Fair, Aspen Ice Garden Features thirty-five world-renowned dealers for a nine-day exhibition of fine art, precious jewelry, and some of the most exquisite antiques in the world. www.aspenartfairs.com, 970-710-1192 |
| 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Eleventh Annual "America's Birthday Carnival," Paepcke Park Early Learning Center's kids' carnival featuring games, BBQ, silent auction, and bake sale. Early Learning Center, 970-920-9201 |
| 12 Noon | Old Fashioned 4th of July PARADE, Main Street FREE To participate, registration required. Parade Entry Forms - Aspen Chamber Resort Association, www.aspenchamber.org, 970-925-1940 |
| 1 p.m. | AVSC 16th Annual Community Picnic, Koch Park BBQ, Kids Games, Live Entertainment and Beer Garden. $8 for members, $10 for non-members, $5 for children under 10. Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club, www.teamavsc.org, 970-205-5101 |
| 1:30 p.m. | Aspen Art Museum's Annual Fourth of July Picnic, Aspen Art Museum Free BBQ and beer, picnic, family art activities, and a parade float with visiting musician/composer Nico Muhly. Aspen Art Museum, www.aspenartmuseum.org, 970-925-8050 |
| 2:00 p.m. | Aspen Rugby Summer Touch League Finals, Rio Grande Park Gentleman of Aspen Rugby Club, aspenrugby.com Aspenrugby.com |
| 7 p.m. | Free Fourth of July Concert - Aspen Music Festival Band, Benedict Music Tent An Aspen tradition, featuring the AMFS band performing rousing patriotic favorites. Lawrence Isaacson, conductor. Aspen Music Festival and School, www.aspenmusicfestival.com, 970-925-9042 |
| 8 - 10:30 p.m | "Dancing In The Streets" - Live music by WhiteWater Ramble, Mill St. & Cooper Ave. Mall area WhiteWater Ramble is a Colorado-bred, High-Octane Rocky Mountain DanceGrass, www.whitewaterramble.com. (20 minute intermission during Firework Display.) Free and open to the public. Aspen Chamber Resort Association, www.aspenchamber.org, 970-925-1940 |
| 9:15 p.m. | Fireworks Extravaganza over Aspen Mountain (weather permitting) |
| SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE |
2011 PARADE ROUTE MAP
Transportation tips:
- Parking in Aspen will be extremely limited. Ride RFTA, walk or bike for a stress-free day! Bus info is available at 970-925-8484 or at http://www.rfta.com/.
- FREE parking will be available at the Brush Creek Park & Ride, with free and frequent bus service to and from Aspen.
- The Cross Town Shuttle will operate until approximately 11pm from June 27-July 4 to accommodate various festivities. The last departure from the Music Tent will be at 10:45pm.
- Your bus may be rerouted during the 4th of July parade, call or check the web for more details.
- Be sure to comply with all posted parking regulations and watch for special parking and street closures to avoid a ticket or tow.
Safety Tips:
- Curfew for minors (under 18) is from 11pm-5am.
- Use Tipsy Taxi if you are intoxicated and have no means to get home. DUI enforcement is active all the time.
- Please keep your dogs on leashes or indoors during fireworks. Sign-up for the City of Aspen's fireworks alert at http://www.aspenpitkin.com/
- Open containers of alcohol and fireworks are illegal in Aspen.
