Aspen's Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration - Weekend of Events

2026 THEME : 1776!

Celebrating the 250th anniversary of our IndependenceLet’s see what you would have donned way back when!

This year’s Grand Marshal is our very own Gold Medal Winning Olympian Alex Ferreira!!

WEEKEND SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday July 3rd

ASPEN ‘SATURDAY’ MARKET - on Friday! 8:30 AM - 2 PM | DOWNTOWN ASPEN

Since 1998 this local farmer’s market has been a Summer staple in the downtown core. The market features Colorado-produced offerings such as produce, fruits, vegetables, bread, meats, jams, artisan products, sculptures, paintings, a petting zoo, and so much more. There is also a food court for lunch or snack provisions.

CARNIVAL! EARLY AFTERNOON - SUNSET | RIO GRANDE PARK

Details are still coming together!

A CHORUS LINE | PREVIEW 4 PM & 8 PM | THEATRE ASPEN

Seventeen dancers. One spotlight. One chance to make it. Come enjoy this production at our local Theater in the Park. For more info, visit the Theatre Aspen website here

COMMUNITY CONCERT | HOSTED BY BELLY UP ASPEN 7 PM - 9 PM | WAGNER PARK

Continuing the tradition from last year, Belly up Aspen is bringing a free concert to Wagner Park. Performing Act - TBD. Bring a blanket or camping chair and let’s enjoy as a community!

Saturday July 4th

BOOGIE’S BUDDY RACE 8 AM | RIO GRANDE PARK

Get ready to rise, run, and shine, AND give back! Boogie's Buddy Race Presented by East Coast Asset Management Mike Connolly, Aspen starts early in the morning, making it the perfect way to warm up for all the 4th of July festivities. Join hundreds of runners, families, and furry friends at Rio Grande Park for one of Aspen’s most beloved holiday traditions. Whether you're running the 5K, challenging yourself with the 5-mile, or strolling the 1-mile Family and Canine Fun Run, there’s something for everyone. Register Here!

KIDS ON BIKES | HOSTED BY CHARLIE TARVER 10 AM - 11 AM | PAEPCKE PARK

Meet at Paepcke Park to decorate at 10:00 am and ride your decorated bike in the parade starting at 11:00 am. Kids Only. Bikes Only - No unicycles, scooters or razors. Helmets are mandatory. No parents on bikes - walking only. No pets. Free to enter.

*LOOK UP AT THE SKY BEFORE PARADE START FOR THE FLYOVER! TBD

OLD FASHIONED 4TH OF JULY PARADE 11 AM - 12 PM | 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 11:00 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.

CARNIVAL! POST PARADE - SUNSET | RIO GRANDE PARK

Details are still coming together!

ASPEN VALLEY SKI AND SNOWBOARD CLUB 4TH OF JULY BBQ 12 PM - 3 PM | KOCH PARK

Food provided by the Viceroy Snowmass, live music, beer garden, wine + tequila bar, bouncy castles, dunk tank, yard games, face painting and more! All benefiting the AVSC athletes. Check the AVSC website for more information.

ASPEN MUSIC FESTIVAL AND SCHOOL 4TH OF JULY CONCERT 4 PM | KLEIN MUSIC TENT

The annual free Fourth of July celebration brings the Aspen Music Festival and School band to the Klein Music Tent stage with stirring patriotic favorites. A beloved tradition. For more info visit the AMFS website here.

DRONE SHOW | Evening entertainment presented by The Aspen Chamber Resort Association 9:30 PM | ASPEN MOUNTAIN

Info TBD

Sunday July 5th

BLUEGRASS SUNDAYS 12 - 3 PM | OUTSIDE SUNDECK ATOP ASPEN MOUNTAIN

Get down to some of Colorado’s best Bluegrass bands with epic views. Gondola ticket required. For more info visit the Aspen Skiing Company website here.

GENTLEMEN OF ASPEN RUGBY CLUB VS VAIL 1 PM | WAGNER PARK

Come out to Wagner Park and show your support for Aspen’s hometown teams! Cheer on both the Junior Gents and the Gentlemen of Aspen during an afternoon of exciting rugby action. Bring your friends, your spirit, and some hometown pride. Let’s rally behind our local talent!