Mall Fest 50 Art Parade & Block Party

Aspen Public Art and the City of Aspen present Mall Fest 50, a public art celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Aspen Pedestrian Mall.

As innovative as the Mall itself – constructed in 1976, the first car-to-pedestrian transformation in the state and one of the few remaining in the nation—Mall Fest 50 will feature a series of public art experiences across the car-free city park in the summer of 2026. Mall Fest 50 events are free and open to all.

Aspen Public Art presents Mall Fest 50 Art Parade, an artist-led, people-powered procession of costumes, contraptions and performances celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Aspen Pedestrian Mall.

On June 27, 2026, the pedestrian parade will traverse the Mall and Aspen Saturday Market, ending in a block party at Sister Cities Plaza.

By collaborating exclusively with local artists and encouraging upcycling of materials, Aspen Public Art emphasizes the importance of collective creation, place-based cultural production and creative reuse. Imagination is wildly encouraged, with free community workshops leading up to the parade and a costume contest, photo booth, and prizes on parade day. The Art Parade is free and open to all.

Schedule

9am: Staging

10–11am: Parade

11am-Noon: Block Party