4th of July Celebrations and Festivities

Celebrate the 4th of July in Aspen!

Aspen celebrates the 2011 Independence Day with an old fashioned twist as approximately 20,000 residents and visitors come together to honor the nation's birthday in true American style. Festivities include a parade, U.S. Air force jet flyby, concerts, a kid's bicycle rodeo, and spectacular fireworks over Aspen Mountain.

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SKI Magazine Names Aspen One of the Best Mountain Resorts for 4th of July

Aspen's 4th of July Celebrations were named One of the Best Mountain Resorts for 4th of July Celebrations by Ski Magazine! Don't just take our word for it- you will want to be celebrating the country's birthday in Aspen! See the full schedule of events below and see what Ski Magazine had to say about Aspen's Celebrations. >>Ski Magazine Article

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Friday, July 1:

• 9:30 a.m.: Aspen Chamber Symphony Dress Rehearsal, Benedict Music Tent
  Tickets $15. Aspen Music Festival and School
• 4:45 p.m. Overtures: Preconcert Chamber Music, Harris Concert Hall
  Tickets $10. Aspen Music Festival and School, www.aspenmusicfestival.com, 970-925-9042
• 5-8 p.m. Ninth Annual Aspen Antiques & Fine Arts Fair Preview Party sponsored by Aspen Peak Magazine, Aspen Ice Garden. Features thirty-five world-renowned dealers to Aspen for a ten-day exhibition of fine art, jewelry, and some of the most precious antiques in the world. Tickets $20. All proceeds donated to GrassRoots TV Aspen. Aspenartfairs.com, 970.710.1192
• 6 p.m. Aspen Chamber Symphony, Benedict Music Tent
  Nicholas McGregan conducts works by Beethoven, Bruch and Mendelssohn. Tickets $72. Aspen Music Festival and School, www.aspenmusicfestival.com, 970-925-9042
• 6 p.m. - 12 midnight 12th Annual Boogie's Bash for the Buddies, Aspen Mountain
  The Buddy Program's annual fundraiser supports mentoring and experiential programs for more than 600 local youth in the Valley. 82% of every dollar that is donated goes directly to the program. Join us for one of the best parties of the summer featuring live music, silent and live auction, cocktails, and delicious food donated by some of the best restaurants and Aspen. Buddy Program, www.buddyprogram.org, 970.920.2130
• 7:30 p.m. Becky's New Car, Theatre Aspen in Rio Grande Park
  Starring Sandy Duncan, a romantic comedy about a woman juggling love, life and the pursuit of happiness. Tickets - Various $. Purchase at www.aspenshowtix.com or the Wheeler Opera House box office. Theatre Aspen, www.theatreaspen.org, 970-925-9313

Saturday, July 2:

• 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday Market, Hopkins Ave., Hunter St., and Hyman Ave.
  Enjoy shopping this outdoor market featuring 70 vendors: fresh produce and meat, flowers, clothing, leather, CO wine, jewelry, numerous artisan products and non-profit organizations. Live music from noon - 2 p.m. City of Aspen, 970-379-1346
• 10 a.m. Opera Scenes Master Class, Wheeler Opera House
  Edward Berkeley Aspen Opera Theater Center Artist-Faculty. Tickets $40. www.aspenmusicfestival.com, 970-925-9042
• 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Ninth Annual Aspen Antiques & Fine Arts Fair, Aspen Ice Garden
  Features thirty-five world-renowned dealers for a nine-day exhibition of fine art, precious jewelry, and some of the most exquisite antiques in the world. www.aspenartfairs.com,
• 4:30 p.m. Chamber Music, Harris Concert Hall
  Tickets $46. Aspen Music Festival and School, www.aspenmusicfestival.com. 970-925-9042
• 7:30 p.m. Becky's New Car, Theatre Aspen in Rio Grande Park
  Starring Sandy Duncan, a romantic comedy about a woman juggling love, life and the pursuit of happiness. Tickets - Various $. Purchase at www.aspenshowtix.com or the Wheeler Opera House box office. Theatre Aspen, www.theatreaspen.org, 970-925-9313
• 8:30 p.m. Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Benedict Music Tent Tickets $50 & $80.Aspen Music Festival and School, www.aspenmusicfestival.com, 970-925-9042

Sunday, July 3:

• 9:30 a.m. Aspen Festival Orchestra Dress Rehearsal: Volunteer Sunday, Benedict Music Tent Tickets $15. Aspen Music Festival and School, www.aspenmusicfestival.com, 970-925-9042
• 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Ninth Annual Aspen Antiques & Fine Arts Fair, Aspen Ice Garden
  Features thirty-five world-renowned dealers for a nine-day exhibition of fine art, precious jewelry, and some of the most exquisite antiques in the world. www.aspenartfairs.com,
• 3 p.m. Prelude: Preconcert Talk, Harris Concert Hall
  Free. Aspen Music Festival and School, www.aspenmusicfestival.com, 970-925-9042
• 4 p.m. Aspen Festival Orchestra, Benedict Music Tent
  AMFS music director-designate Robert Spano conducts. Tickets $82. Aspen Music Festival and School, www.aspenmusicfestival.com, 970-925-9042

Monday, July 4:

• 8:00 a.m. Boogie's Diner Buddy 5 Mile Charity Race Registration is $40. $50 on Race Day. Kids 16 and under are $15.
• 9:00 a.m. 1 Mile Family/Canine Walk $80 per family includes 2 adults and 2 children (each additional related child is $15). $5 per dog. Register on-line at www.buddyprogram.org or in front of Boogie's Diner: Wed, June 29 - Sun, July 3. The Buddy Program, 970-920-2130
• 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Ninth Annual Aspen Antiques & Fine Arts Fair, Aspen Ice Garden
  Features thirty-five world-renowned dealers for a nine-day exhibition of fine art, precious jewelry, and some of the most exquisite antiques in the world. www.aspenartfairs.com,
• 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Eleventh Annual "America's Birthday Carnival," Paepcke Park
  Early Learning Center's kids' carnival featuring games, BBQ, silent auction, and bake sale. Early Learning Center, 970-920-9201
• 12 Noon Old Fashioned 4th of July PARADE, Main Street
  FREE To participate, registration required. Parade Entry Forms - Aspen Chamber Resort Association, www.aspenchamber.org, 970-925-1940
• 1 p.m. AVSC 16th Annual Community Picnic, Koch Park BBQ, Kids Games, Live Entertainment and Beer Garden. $8 for members, $10 for non-members, $5 for children under 10. Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club, www.teamavsc.org, 970-205-5101
• 1:30 p.m. Aspen Art Museum's Annual Fourth of July Picnic, Aspen Art Museum
  Free BBQ and beer, picnic, family art activities, and a parade float with visiting musician/composer Nico Muhly. Aspen Art Museum, www.aspenartmuseum.org, 970-925-8050
• 3:00 p.m. Aspen Rugby Summer Touch League Finals, Wagner Park
  Gentleman of Aspen Rugby Club, aspenrugby.com Aspenrugby.com
• 4 p.m. Free Fourth of July Concert - Aspen Music Festival Band, Benedict Music Tent
  An Aspen tradition, featuring the AMFS band performing rousing patriotic favorites. Lawrence Isaacson, conductor. Aspen Music Festival and School, www.aspenmusicfestival.com,
• 8 - 10:30 p.m "Dancing In The Streets," Mill Street & Cooper Avenue Mall area
  Community concert. (20 minute intermission during Firework Display.) Free and open to the public. Aspen Chamber Resort Association, www.aspenchamber.org, 970-925-1940
• 9:15 p.m. Fireworks Extravaganza over Aspen Mountain (weather permitting)

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2011 Parade Map

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