Vail America Days
Vail 4th of July Parade And Celebration
Come and celebrate the 4th of July in Vail with the annual tradition of Vail America Days! Enjoy and plan for a festive morning parade through the streets of Vail then savor the anticipation of a patriotic night time fireworks display!
Schedule of Events
10:00 AM: PARADE
The region's largest parade begins at 10 a.m., July 4. The parade will progress from Golden Peak on Vail Valley Drive, then west to Hanson Ranch Road, north on Bridge Street, west on Gore Creek Drive, north across the International Bridge, west along Meadow Drive and finally through the Lionshead Mall to finish at approximately noon.
The theme for the 2024 parade is "Let The Games Begin". The parade will include community organized floats, marching bands and performances including the Colorado State University Select Marching Band and Brothers of Brass from Denver.
For a good view of the parade, arrive by 9:30 a.m. and pick a location along the parade route. To help reduce congestion, spectators are encouraged to ride their bikes or take the bus to the parade. Also, consider leaving your dog at home where it will be safe from the crowds and loud noises which could startle your pet.
Be sure to bring a reusable water bottle and stay hydrated during the parade. Water refill stations are located in the Vail Village and Lionshead Welcome Centers, open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Watch the parade live on High Five Access Media Channel 5 or via webstream at www.highfivemedia.org as well as on Roku and Apple TV beginning at 10:45 a.m. Coverage
Click Here for Parade Application
10:00 AM: FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT
Enjoy these lively experiences throughout the day in Vail and Lionshead Villages!
Lionshead Welcome Center Stage
10 a.m., 12:30 - 2 p.m. and 2:15 - 4 p.m.
Meadow Drive/Solaris Stage
12:30 - 2 p.m. and 2:15 - 4 p.m.
2:00 PM: PATRIOTIC CONCERT
Don't miss the annual Fourth of July Patriotic Concert at the Gerald R.Ford Amphitheater. It begins 2 p.m. featuring the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and is a benefit for the Vail Veterans Program.
Tickets go on sale July 1 with a maximum of 4 tickets per person:
8 a.m. - In-person on sale at Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater box office
11 a.m. - Limited number of reserved-seat tickets will go on sale online
On the day of the show, FREE, un-ticketed, lawn seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Gates open at 12:30 p.m
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9:45 PM: FIREWORKS
We hope to, but check back as we get closer to the date! The show is being planned and traditionally is held on the 4th at 9:45pm, conditions permitting.
Typically, it's a 20-minute show launched from Vail Mountain and usually visible from areas across town. See the map below for the view corridors for the show. You can view the show from anywhere that you have a clear view of the frontside of Vail Mountain. Listen to the soundtrack for the Fireworks Show on KZYR on the radio or streaming at KZYR 97.7.
FIREWORKS SHOW VIEWING AREA
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