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WEDNESDAY, July 4, 2012
Aspen, Colorado
***For all parade information and registration forms, visit www.aspen4th.com.***
JULY 4, 2012 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
| WEDNESDAY, JULY 4th | |
| 8:00 a.m. | Boogie's Diner Buddy 5 Mile Charity Race $40 for adults, $15 for kids 16 and under |
| 9:00 a.m. | 1 Mile Family/Canine Walk $85 per family includes 2 adults and 2 children (each additional related child is $15), $5 per dog All proceeds benefit The Buddy Program, a local non profit devoted to providing adult volunteer mentors to Valley youth in need of support and companionship. The Buddy Program, www.buddyprogram.org, 970-920-2130 |
| 10 a.m. | Kid's Bicycle Decorating, Paepcke Park Open to kids riding bicycles in the parade Helmets are mandatory - No scooters or electric vehicles please |
| 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Twelfth 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, mandatory registration Parade Information and Entry Forms - City of Aspen, www.aspen4th.com, 970-429-2093 |
| 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. | AVSC 4th of July Picnic, Koch Park Community event with BBQ, beer garden, live music, and kids' games $10 for adults, $5 for children under 10 Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club, www.teamavsc.org, 970-205-5101 |
| 1:00 p.m. | Aspen Art Museum's Annual Fourth of July Picnic, Aspen Art Museum The AAM will work with artist Mungo Thomson to produce a float for the parade and will follow up with its popular post-parade picnic on museum grounds. Aspen Art Museum, www.aspenartmuseum.org, 970-925-8050 |
| 4:00 p.m. | Free Fourth of July Concert - Aspen Music Festival Band, Benedict Music Tent A beloved tradition, this celebration brings the AMFS band to the Tent stage with stirring patriotic favorites. Lawrence Isaacson, conductor Aspen Music Festival and School, www.aspenmusicfestival.com, 970-925-9042 |
| 7:30 p.m. | Avenue Q, The Hurst Theatre A laugh-out-loud musical that has won the TONY "Triple Crown" Tickets: $45 - 100 Theatre Aspen, www.theatreaspen.org, 970-925-9313 |
| 8 - 10:30 p.m. | "Dancing In The Streets," Mill St. & Cooper Ave. Mall area FREE community street dance and concert (20 minute intermission during Firework Display) 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 |
2012 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.
