Celebrating the 4th in Aspen

Aspen is putting on its annual Old Fashioned 4th of July and everyone's invited! The day is packed with holiday festivities ranging from the annual parade to patriotic tunes to BBQs across town. The theme for this year is Retro Rewind!

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. The race kicks off in Rio Grande Park at 8am, and participants can choose between a 5-mile race, a 5k, or a 1-mile canine and family-friendly walk. Whichever you choose will support The Buddy Program, an organization inspiring youth through mentoring experiences. Running isn't your style? You can also check out Aspen Shakti or O2 Aspen for an early morning July 4th yoga class.

From 10-11am, grab your kiddos and head to the Kids on Bikes hosted by Charlie Tarver
Meet at Paepcke Park to decorate at 10:00am. Little ones can ride their decorated bikes in the parade starting at 11:00am. Helmets are required and pets are not allowed. Only bikes are permitted - no scooters, unicycles, or other vehicles - and only kids can ride in the parade (parents can walk).

*LOOK UP AT THE SKY BEFORE THE PARADE STARTS FOR THE L-39 ALBATROS FLYOVER!

Picnics + Parties + Parades

The Old Fashioned 4th of July Parade is back from 11am - 12pm in the Downtown Core! Many of the floats represent local organizations and groups within our community, making the parade a festive celebration unlike any other.

Parade Route: 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 (Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club) for their 4th of July BBQ at Koch Park. From 12-3pm enjoy tasty American classics provided by Viceroy Snowmass, live music, refreshing beverages (a beer garden + a wine and tequila bar), bouncy houses, face painting, games, and more! This afternoon of 4th of July fun is perfect for the whole family and the event benefits the athletes of AVSC.

The BBQs and lunchtime events don't end there! Check out our event calendar to discover more ways to celebrate the 4th!

Afternoon Activities

At 2pm and 6pm (each show is about 45 minutes), Quebec's Cirque Kikasse brings a circus performance to the heart of Aspen with SANTÉ! Gather in front of the Wheeler Opera House to watch these performers do gravity-defying stunts on top of a food truck.

At 4pm under the Michael Klein Music Tent, the Aspen Music Festival and School brings Fourth of July tunes to Aspen. Talented musicians perform classics from the Star-Spangled Banner to God Bless America. Grab a seat inside the tent for an up-close view or bring a blanket to relax on the lawn outside of the tent while listening to patriotic melodies.

The Celebrations Continue

Belly Up Aspen is bringing the party to downtown with a community concert in Wagner Park! This year's headliner, FRUITION, has been together for 15 years, producing folk-rock music with vocal harmonies and song-driven Americana. Grab your blanket or camping chair and come groove with us in the park after all the festivities.

At 9:30pm, a drone show concludes the day's festivities. Presented by the Wheeler Opera House, 800 synchronized drones will light up the sky above Aspen, creating a breathtaking display. Best viewed from Wagner Park, the drone show is a memorable way to end the action-packed day.

Wildfire Safety Tips!

Pitkin County has announced Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, meaning we all need to be extremely careful by avoiding activities that could cause a fire. Note that possessing, discharging, or using fireworks or other pyrotechnic devices is banned! Stay safe this holiday and please practice these wildfire safety tips to help keep yourself and Aspen safe!