June 27, 2021

July 4th in Summit County

Do you have plans for 4th of July Weekend yet? We may not have fireworks in the mountains, but we have lots of awesome events to make up for it!  

Silverthorne's July 4th Celebration with the National Repertory Orchestra

Rainbow Park | 10am – 12pm 

Join the Town of Silverthorne and the National Repertory Orchestra for a Fourth of July Celebration at Rainbow Park. Each year the NRO celebrates the nation’s independence with patriotic songs that will make your heart glow with pride. This is a FREE, family-friendly event. Please bring your own blankets or chairs for lawn seating.

Breakfast pastries and adult beverages will be available for purchase during the event.

More information available at https://www.silverthorne.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/3707/18?curm=7&cury=2021

4th on the Lake with Colorado Symphony

Dillon Amphitheatre | Doors: 3pm Show 4pm

Celebrate the stars and stripes of the good ol' U.S. of A with your Colorado Symphony this Independence Day! In a beautiful evening with the backdrop of Lake Dillon, this​ program features your favorite contemporary scores including the Armed Forces Salute, "The Stars and Stripes Forever", the 1812 Overture, "God Bless America" and a slew of your favorite hits from stage and screen.

This event is FREE but tickets are required.

More information at: https://dillonamphitheater.com/colorado-symphony-orchestra/

Breckenridge Main Street Parade

Breckenridge Main Street | 10am

The official parade kicks off at 10 am down the historic Main Street. It usually starts with the Wisconsin marching band and the Red, White, and Blue Color Guard. The parade is followed by a reading of the Declaration of Independence in the Blue River Plaza.
More information at: https://gobreck.com/event/independence-day-celebration/

Firecracker 50

Breckenridge Main Street | 9.30am 

The Firecracker 50 kicks off Independence Day in Breckenridge with a bang! This 50-mile mountain bike race starts on Main Street before sending riders off into some of the best backcountry trails Breckenridge has to offer. 4,000-foot climbs, thrilling descents, and plenty of singletracks await all participants.

Pre-registration is required. There is Limited availability and this race is expected to sell out in advance.

More information at: http://www.mavsports.com/firecracker-50/

Live Music @ AirStage

Breckenridge Arts District | 11am – 6pm

Celebrate fun, freedom, and the creative spirit at the Arts District with the annual chalk art contest, patriotic crafts, local artist market, pop-up live music with local bands, and interactive fun all weekend at the AirStage.


More information at https://gobreck.com/event/independence-day-celebration/ 

FRISCO Main Street Parade

Frisco Main Street | All Day Event

Frisco’s fabulous 4th of July celebration will still look a little different in 2021. But back again this summer, three blocks of Frisco Main Street from 2nd Avenue to 5th Avenue will be transformed into a pedestrian and bike only zone with open-air dining and shopping and twinkling lights overhead providing more chances to shop and dine with a great view! The Promenade area of Main Street will also feature a variety of family-friendly activities during the 4th of July weekend:

  • Early Morning – Chalk artists on Main Street
  • 10:00am – Frisco 4th of July “Bikes and Barks” Parade on Main Street from Historic Park to 5th Avenue
  • 11:00am – 5:00pm – Free balloon art
  • 11:00am – 5:00pm – Free caricature art
  • 11:30am – 12:00pm – Gora Gora Marching Band
  • 12:45pm – 1:15pm – Gora Gora Marching Band
  • 1:30pm – 5:00pm – Aerial acrobats
  • 2:00pm – 2:30pm – Gora Gora Marching Band

More information at: https://www.townoffrisco.com/event/festival-events/frisco-fabulous-4th-of-july/

National Repertory Orchestra

Riverwalk Center | 6pm

The National Repertory Orchestra (NRO) is a symphony orchestra comprised of musicians in age 18 to 29, that have been selected from auditions held each year throughout the United States.  In celebration of Independence Day, the NRO will perform America’s Birthday Spectacular.

Tickets are required.

More information at: https://www.nromusic.org/event/americas-birthday-spectacular-breckenridge/

Wishing you a Happy July 4th! Have a wonderful time Living The Moutain Life!

 

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