Aspen's Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration
Friday, July 4, 2025
Experience the USA's Independence Day festivities all day long in Aspen. Enjoy our complimentary shuttle service, running every 30 minutes, to/from downtown for Aspen's traditional July Fourth parade, and visit the buzzing Community Village, full of local artists, live music, a car show, and unique shopping excursions with charming small businesses. Return to Aspen Meadows Resort to experience panoramic mountain views with a carefully crafted cocktail or beverage on the patio of West End Social — the perfect way to spend the holiday.
Light Up the Night
Experience a breathtaking display of 800 synchronized drones lighting up the sky above Downtown Aspen. Best viewed from Wagner Park, this visual spectacle explores freedom of expression through arts and culture, our connection with nature, and the spirit of "The Aspen Idea," culminating in a spectacular Americana display.
Fourth of July Parade
Dress in red, white, or blue, and don your stars and stripes for Aspen's traditional Fourth of July parade through downtown, starting on Main Street, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Look up for the Tiger Squadron Aircraft Flyer, kicking off the festivities before the parade starts.
Aspen Music Festival and School Concert
Gather at Benedict Music Tent for the Aspen Musical Festival and School Fourth of July Concert, a beloved tradition featuring patriotic favorites open to the public. Celebrations begin at 4:00 pm.
Community Village
Stroll through Aspen's Fourth of July Community Village, open from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Hyman Avenue. Full of live music, dancing, and community organizations gathered to celebrate, wander through booths featuring small businesses and local artists, offering an engaging shopping experience.