July 4 falls on a Sunday in 2027, with the federal holiday observed Monday, July 5, making a long summer weekend.
- Dates
- Jul 4, 2027
- Where
- Aspen & Snowmass · Roaring Fork Valley
- What
- Holiday
- Status
- Confirmed by the organisers
What's on in the valley
What actually happens around Independence Day in Aspen and Snowmass — checked against each organiser.
Boogie's Buddy Race
Usually July 4, 8 am · Rio Grande Park, Aspen · to be confirmed
A 5-mile race, a 5K and a one-mile family and dog walk before the parade, for the Buddy Program's youth mentoring.
Details from the organiser ↗Free Fourth of July carnival
July 4, after the parade · Rio Grande Park, Aspen · to be confirmed
Free entry and kids' rides next to the parade route.
Details from the organiser ↗Aspen Music Festival's free Fourth concert
Usually July 4, 4 pm · Klein Music Tent · to be confirmed
The festival band plays Sousa marches, American songs and a sing-along — free.
Details from the organiser ↗Free Belly Up concert in Wagner Park
The July 4 weekend · Wagner Park, Aspen · to be confirmed
Belly Up's free outdoor show — and Wagner Park is the spot for the drone show that night.
Details from the organiser ↗Bluegrass Sunday at the Sundeck
Sun Jul 4, 2027 · noon – 3 pm · The Sundeck, top of Aspen Mountain · to be confirmed
July 4 falls on a Sunday: live bluegrass at 11,212 ft between the parade and the evening (sightseeing ticket needed).
Details from the organiser ↗
Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE) closed for runway rebuild. Fly into Eagle (EGE), Grand Junction (GJT) or Denver (DEN) — we drive you to Aspen door to door.
Getting there
Skip the parking and the shuttle lines: a private SUV or executive van takes you from your hotel, home or the airport to Aspen & Snowmass and back, at the times you choose.