Come and celebrate the 4th of July in Vail with the return of the Vail America Days Parade! We are currently in the planning stages for the annual Vail America Days celebration, but are planning for a traditional parade in the morning and nighttime fireworks display.

Schedule of Events

10:00 AM - Parade

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 parade will include community organized floats, the world famous Vail Precision Lawn Chair Demonstration Team, Marching bands, brass bands and more.

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.

The theme for the parade is "This Land is Your Land". Marka Moser, the 2023 Vail Trailblazer Award recipient, will serve as Honorary Parade Marshal.

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.

2:00 PM - Patriotic Concert

Don't miss the annual patriotic concert at the Gerald R Ford Amphitheater. Get more info and tickets at The Amp, Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater (grfavail.com)

The Fourth of July Patriotic Concert is at 2 p.m. July 4 at the Ford Amphitheater featuring the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. The concert 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.: Online, limited tickets only at Bravo! Vail Music Festival, The Sound of Extraordinary, Patriotic Concert (bravovail.org)
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.

9:00 PM - Fireworks

The fireworks show will return in 2023, conditions permitting. The show will be launched from Vail Mountain and will be 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 (maindigitalstream.com).

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Date: July 4, 2023

Location: Various Venues in Vail, CO 81657

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