Aspen is putting on its annual Old Fashioned 4th of July and you're invited! Bring your family and friends because there's an event for everyone in town on Independence Day.
Embrace your stars & stripes and wear your red, white, & blue as we celebrate America’s Independence Day!
Fitness Before Food
Start your July 4th celebrations on the right foot and register for Boogie's Buddy Race at 8am. Participants can choose between a 5-mile race a 5k, or a 1-mile canine and family walk. Whichever you choose will support The Buddy Program, an organization inspiring youth through mentoring experiences. Running not your style? You can also check out Arjuna Yoga or O2 Aspen for an early morning July 4th yoga class.
Picnics + Parties + Parades
Celebrate Aspen at the Community Village from 10am-2pm in the Downtown Core! This celebration is free to the public and features live music and dance, plus community organizations gathering to celebrate.
Head over to the Aspen Art Museum for Calle Artistica! From 10am-2pm there will be an inaugural multicultural street party celebrating art and community hosted by the Aspen Art Museum. This free event includes live music performances, family-friendly art-making activities, and free popsicles. The Rooftop Café will have delicious farm-to-table dishes available for purchase. The museum shop, Possession Obsession, will have 20% off all items in celebration of the holiday.
*LOOK UP AT THE SKY BEFORE PARADE START FOR THE TIGER SQUADRON AIRCRAFT FLYOVER!
The Old Fashioned 4th of July Parade is back! From 11-12pm in the Downtown Core. A tribute to Aspen – Embrace your red, white, & blue and express your stars & stripes as we celebrate America’s Independence Day. The parade will start at 11 am on Main Street. It will turn South onto Hunter Street, then West onto Cooper Avenue. The parade will continue West on Cooper Avenue to Galena Street. At Galena it heads North for 2 blocks before turning West onto Hopkins Avenue. The parade will continue South on Mill then West on Hyman Avenue.
Join AVSC for their 4th of July BBQ at Koch Park. From 12-3pm celebrate a day of games, activities, burgers from Ajax Tavern, beer, wine and specialty frozen drinks, live music and more. Immediately following the 4th of July parade, AVSC will gather in Koch Park (on the corner of Garmisch and Cooper) for a fun afternoon celebrating our country and community!
Music
At 4pm under the Benedict Music Tent, the annual free Fourth of July celebration brings the AMFS band to the Benedict Music Tent stage with stirring patriotic favorites. A beloved tradition we celebrate every year, more information here.
Belly Up Aspen is bringing the party into the streets with live music (artist announced July 2). Meet for the July 4th community concert at 6:30pm in Hyman Ave in front of the Aspen Art Museum to dance the night away.
Afterdark
Following a day of celebrations, downtown Aspen will come alive starting at 9:30 p.m. The grand finale for the evening will be a spectacular laser light display in Wagner Park. There will be no fireworks show due to firework restrictions. All evening events are free.
Wildfire Safety Tips!
Stay safe this holiday and please practice these wildfire safety tips to help keep you and Aspen safe!
Dog Safety Tips!
Bringing your furry friend with you to the 4th? Check out these pet safety tips here to ensure a safe and happy holiday for everyone.
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