ASPEN’S 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
Embrace your stars & stripes and wear your red, white, & blue as we celebrate America’s Independence Day!
**Website will be updated as information is received**
July 4th Site map
July 4th No Parking map
There are two ways to participate in the 4th of July celebration in Aspen this year. The traditional parade from 11am until 12pm or become a participant in the Community Village from 10am until 2pm. 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. The Commercial Core and Lodging Commission will be approving the parade float applications, you will be notified if you are accepted.
Deadline for Parade applications is Friday June 9th, 2023. Click here to download a parade registration form and email it to Aspenspecialevents@aspen.gov.
Applications will be approved by the Commercial Core and Lodging Commission (CCLC). 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 registration form. Deadline is June 9th. 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
Parade and Community Village FAQ’s
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 Tuesday, July 4th with the parade from 11:00am-12:00pm and the Community Village from 10:00am-2:00pm.
WHAT IS THE THEME FOR 2023?
– Rock On, It’s Aspen
DO I NEED TO REGISTER TO BE PART OF THE PARADE?
– Yes.
Parade registration is required by June 9th, 2023. Applications can be filled out online at
aspen4th.com or dropped off at City Hall (427 Rio Grande). Space is limited for groups, so the
earlier you submit your application, the better! All parade applications are subject to the
approval of the 4th of July Parade and Festival Board of Directors. You will be notified once your
festival application has been approved.
IS THE PARADE FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE?
– No.
Parade registration is required by June 9th, 2023. Applications can be filled out online at
aspen4th.com or dropped off at City Hall (427 Rio Grande). Parade floats will be approved by the
Commercial Core and Lodging Commission (CCLC). 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 am – 2 pm. 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!
Organizations interested in reserving a space at the festival can submit their Village booth
registration at aspen4th.com or download a pdf and submit to City Hall (427 Rio Grande). 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.
All applications are subject to the approval of the 4th of July Parade and Festival Board of
Directors. You will be notified once your festival application has been approved.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
BOOGIES BUDDY RACE
8 AM | WAGNER PARK
Join in the fun for the 37th Annual Boogie’s Buddy Race at Wagner Park! Registration increases on June 1st. Register here!
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.
CALLE ARTISTICA – **CANCELLED**
10 AM – 2 PM | HYMAN AVE IN FRONT OF ASPEN ART MUSEUM
Inaugural multicultural street party celebrating art and community hosted by the Aspen Art Museum. This free event includes live music performances, family-friendly art-making activities, and free popsicles. The Rooftop Café will have delicious farm-to-table dishes available for purchase. The museum shop, Possession Obsession, will have 20% off all items in celebration of the holiday.
*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 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.
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. Purchase tickets here!
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. aspenmusicfestival.com
JULY 4TH COMMUNITY CONCERT HOSTED BY BELLY UP ASPEN
6:30-8:30 PM | HYMAN AVE IN FRONT OF ASPEN ART MUSEUM
Belly Up Aspen is bringing the party into the streets – Live music artist announced July 2nd!! JUST ANNOUNCED.. The Motet will be the headlining act.
LASER LIGHT SHOW
9:30 PM | WAGNER PARK
Aspen’s Independence Day tops off the night with a spectacular Laser Light Display in Wagner Park.
Events subject to change.
