Fourth of July Celebration
Aspen and Snowmass, Colorado
July 4, 2008
About the Fourth of July Celebration
Aspen celebrates Independence Day with a whimsical twist. Approximately 20,000 local residents and visitors come together to honor the nation's birthday in true American style. Festivities include a parade, U.S. Airforce jet flyby, concerts, a kid's bicycle rodeo, and spectacular fireworks on Aspen Golf Course.Snowmass shows its patriotic colors with this free holiday extravaganza to entertain the whole family. This weekend includes live music on Fanny Hill, Movies and a whole lot more. Come for the weekend and explore all the on-mountain fun, plus golf, disc golf, hiking, biking trails, and western adventure that awaits July 4th revelers.
More information about Snowmass' Fourth of July Celebration on July 5, 2008
Schedule of Events
Friday, July 4th- 8 a.m. Boogie's Diner Buddy 5 Mile Race
- Register early $30 per adult; after May 31st $40; day of $50; Kids 16 and under $15 More infomration on the Buddy Program
- 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. The Buddy Program, 970-920-2130, www.buddyprogram.org, or register on-line at www.active.com
- 10 a.m. Kids' Bicycle Decorating at Paepcke Park
- For Kids Riding in the Parade (HELMETS MANDATORY) (The Hub of Aspen, Charlie Tarver, 970-920-7978
- 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Eighth Annual "America's Birthday Carnival"
- Early Learning Center’s kids’ carnival in Paepcke Park featuring games, BBQ, silent auction, bake sale, and July 4th souvenirs.
- 12 Noon Old Fashioned Fourth of July Parade down Main Street
- Aspen Chamber Resort Association, 925-1940- Parade Entry Forms
- 1 p.m. AVSC 13th Annual Community Picnic, Koch Park
- BBQ, Kids Games, Live Entertainment and Beer Garden. $10 for members, $12 for non-members, $5 for children 10 and under (AVSC, 970-925-2720)
- 1:30 p.m. Aspen Art Museum's 4th Annual Fourth of July Picnic
- Aspen Art Museum's complimentary picnic, innovative parade float, and exhibitions by internationally renowned contemporary artists Aida Ruilova and Friedrich Kunath (AAM, 970-925-8050)
- 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Aspen Highlands 4th of July Family BBQ, Aspen Highlands Village
- Live music by the Double Diamond Band, clowns, face painters and more! Food free to Highlands Residents, $15 for non-residents (For more information, 970-925-3475)
- 2 p.m. Free Skating Exhibition - Aspen Summer Skate Fourth of July Exhibition
- Aspen Ice Garden, (For more information, 544-4116)
- 4:00 p.m. Free Fourth of July Concert
- Aspen Music Festival Band, Benedict Music Tent
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- 8 - 10:30 p.m. "Dancing In The Streets"
- Community street concert featuring Broadband on the Mill St./Cooper Ave. Mall area. (20 minute intermission during Firework Display)
- 9:15 p.m. Fireworks Extravaganza over Aspen Mountain
- Presented by the City of Aspen (TBD- weather permitting)
- 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. Live music by the Bo Hale Band
- The celebration continues...please join the Aspen Chamber on Saturday, July 5th on the Cooper Ave. Mall / Wagner Park Plaza for more music and dancing. Free and open to the public.
More information on Aspen's Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration
Schedule of Events is Subject to Change
Package Information
For event packages, including lodging, airfare, rental cars, or anything else you may require, call one of our local vacation experts at 888.649.5982 , or e-mail info@stayaspensnowmass.com to have a customized quote sent to you via e-mail. Download the latest FAQs about the NEW Snowmass Base Village
