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SATURDAY, July 4, 2009
Aspen, Colorado

Register for the 2009 4th of July Parade TODAY!  Registration is required; this event is free and open to everyone.  For more information please contact jhardman@aspenchamber.org.

2009 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (As of 6-25-09)

FRIDAY, JULY 3

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.  Saturday Market
Hopkins Ave. and Hunter St.  Enjoy shopping this outdoor market featuring 70 vendors: fresh produce and meat, flowers, clothing, leather, CO wine, jewelry, and numerous artisan products.
City of Aspen, 970-379-1346

7 - 9:30 p.m.   FREE Concert featuring TAKE THE WHEEL!
Kick-off the holiday weekend, join the Aspen Chamber on the Cooper Ave. Mall/Wagner Park Plaza for music & dancing. Free and open to the public.
Aspen Chamber Resort Association, www.aspenchamber.org, 970-925-1940

SATURDAY, JULY 4

8 a.m.   Boogie's Diner Buddy 5 Mile Race 
Register before May 31st $30 per adult on-line only; after $40; day of $50.  Kids 16 and under $15.

9:15 a.m.   One-Mile Family/Canine Walk Race
$80 per family includes 2 adults & 2 children (each additional related child is $15).  $5 per dog.  Registration forms available at Boogie's Diner or on-line at www.buddyprogram.org or www.active.com.  The Buddy Program, 970-920-2130. 

10 a.m.   Opera Scenes Master Class, Wheeler Opera House
Edward Berkeley Aspen Opera Theatre Center Artist-Faculty. Tickets $40.
Aspen Musical Festival and School, www.aspenmusicfestival.com, 970-925-9042.

10 a.m.   Kids' Bicycle Decorating at Paepcke Park
For Kids Riding in the Parade (HELMETS MANDATORY, no scooters please). The Hub of Aspen, Charlie Tarver, 970-925-7978.

10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.   Ninth Annual "America's Birthday Carnival"
Early Learning Center's kids' carnival in Paepcke Park featuring games, BBQ, silent auction, and bake sale. Early Learning Center, 970-920-9201.
   
11:40 a.m. U.S. Air Force FLY-BY

Noon   Old Fashioned Fourth of July Parade
Main Street (see map of route below).  Register now!  Aspen Chamber Resort Association, www.aspenchamber.org, 970-925-1940.

1 p.m.   AVSC 14th 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 p.m.   Music on The Mountain, top of Aspen Mountain
Gondola ticket required, music is free. Aspen Music Festival and School, www.aspenmusicfestival.com, 970-925-9042.

1:30 p.m.   Aspen Art Museum's 5th Annual Fourth of July Picnic
Aspen Art Museum.  Complimentary picnic, family activities, innovative parade float, by renowned artist Harrell Fletcher and exhibitions by contemporary artists.  Aspen Art Museum, www.aspenartmuseum.org, 970-925-8050.
                                      
4 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; Brian Haase, baritone.  Aspen Music Festival and School, www.aspenmusicfestival.com, 970-925-9042.

8 - 10:30 p.m.   "Dancing In The Streets" featuring BROADBAND
Community street concert on the Mill St./Cooper Ave. Mall area. (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)

2009 PARADE ROUTE MAP

 

The floats were judged by community members including Carol Hood, Mason & Morse; Don Sheeley, Aspen Activities Center; Rob Small, Aspen resident & longtime local; Ellen Falender, Stan Clauson Associates; Michelle Trane, Stay Aspen Snowmass.

The parade Grand Marshal was Pamela Cunningham.  Pam retired last month as the General Manager of the Aspen Alps after 39 years.  Pam recently became the 2nd recipient of the Molly Campbell Service Award for all she has done to promote service in our community.

ACRA would like to thank the Old Fashioned 4th of July event sponsors, the City of Aspen & KSPN, as well as the entire parade staff!   

 2008 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS