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WEDNESDAY, July 4, 2012
Aspen, Colorado

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***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

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 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.

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