ASPEN’S 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION 2024
**Website will be updated as information is received**
July 4th Site map
July 4th No Parking map – *coming soon
There are two ways to participate in the 4th of July celebration in Aspen this year. The traditional parade from 11:00am until 12:00pm or become a participant in the Community Village from 10:00am until 2:00pm. All participants must register. The parade staging is assigned and is NOT First Come First Serve. Space is limited so get your application in early.
Deadline for Parade applications is Friday, June 7th, 2024. Click here to download a parade registration form and email it to Aspenspecialevents@aspen.gov. All parade participants will be assigned a designated position in the parade.
Community Village registration form. Deadline is Friday, June 7th 2024. Click here to download registration form and email to Aspenspecialevents@aspen.gov
Nominate a Grand Marshal Click here for a nomination form and email to Aspenspecialevents@aspen.gov. Deadline is Friday, June 7th 2024.
THIRSTY?
Head over to one our refreshing Aspen tap fountain stations while you are out and about! Map here
WHAT EVENTS ARE HAPPENING?
Aspen’s Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration will be on Thursday, July 4th with the parade from 11:00am-12:00pm and the Community Village from 10:00am-2:00pm.
WHAT IS THE THEME FOR 2024?
– Yeti to Party!
DO I NEED TO REGISTER TO BE PART OF THE PARADE?
– Yes.
Parade registration is required by Friday, June 7th, 2024. Space is limited for groups, so the
earlier you submit your application, the better! You will be notified once your
festival application has been approved.
IS THE PARADE FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE?
– No.
Parade registration is required by Friday, June 7th, 2024. Registrants will be notified of their acceptance
into the 4th of July Parade. All parade participants will be assigned a designated
position in the parade.
COMMUNITY VILLAGE
-The Community Village is from 10:00am – 2:00pm. This celebration is free to the public and features a parked car show, live music and dance, plus community organizations.
We encourage local artists, small businesses, non-profits, and communication organizations to participate in the Community Village with a booth space and activities for all. This is your chance to be front and center with the Aspen locals and visitors. Space is extremely limited for groups, so the earlier you submit your application, the better!
A standard space is 10′ x 10′. Booth registration does not include tables, chairs, canopies or electrical connections. Vendors who intend to sell merchandise or services are required to obtain the appropriate permits from the City of Aspen.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
BOOGIES BUDDY RACE
8 AM | RIO GRANDE PARK *new this year in rio grande park!!
Join in the fun for the 38th Annual Boogie’s Buddy Race at Wagner Park! Check website for more information.
8:00am – 5 mile race start
8:10am – 5k race start
8:30am – 1 mile Family and Canine run/walk
COMMUNITY VILLAGE
10 AM – 2 PM | HYMAN AVENUE
This celebration is free to the public and features live music and dance, plus community organizations gathering to celebrate.
*LOOK UP AT THE SKY BEFORE PARADE START FOR THE TIGER SQUADRON AIRCRAFT FLYOVER!
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 11:00am 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.
AVSC 4TH OF JULY BBQ
12 PM – 3 PM | KOCH PARK
Food provided by the Little Nell, live music, beer garden, wine + tequila bar, bouncy castles, dunk tank, yard games, face painting and more! All benefiting the AVSC athletes. Check website for more infromation.
ASPEN MUSIC FESTIVAL AND SCHOOL 4TH OF JULY CONCERT
4 PM | 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. More info HERE.
JULY 4TH COMMUNITY CONCERT HOSTED BY BELLY UP ASPEN
TIME TBD | WAGNER PARK
Belly Up Aspen is bringing the party to downtown Wagner Park! Grab your blanket or camping chair and come groove with us in the park after all the festivities.
Events subject to change.
