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July 2, 2009 — This year's Vail America Days celebration on Saturday, July 4, will include activities for the whole family, the annual parade, street entertainment, patriotic concert and fireworks, which will be followed by a public safety campaign that enlists parental supervision of younger family members.
Here are some tips for a memorable celebration in Vail:
Vail America Days Parade
The region’s largest parade begins at 10 a.m. on July 4th and makes its way from Golden Peak to LionsHead. For a good view of the parade, arrive by 9:30 a.m. and pick a location along the parade route. The theme is “Cowboy Style.”
No water fights, please. Also, consider leaving your dog at home where it will be safe from the sheer number of people and loud noises which could startle your pet.
To help reduce congestion, spectators are encouraged to ride their bikes or take the bus to the parade. Otherwise, free parking will be available in the Vail Village and LionsHead structures. The 2,500 parking spaces will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis and typically reach capacity prior to the start of the parade.
Once the two structures fill, additional free parking will be available on the Frontage Road until 11 p.m. Close-in parking at Ford Park will be available for $5 on a first-come, first-served basis from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Fourth of July Weekend Activities & Events
Thursday, July 2
o Vail Lacrosse Shootout, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
o Eagle Bahn Gondola, LionsHead, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (free after 4 p.m.)
o Betty Ford Alpine Gardens Tour, 10:30 a.m.
o Alpine Wind Ensemble, Gore Creek Promenade, 5 to 7 p.m.
Friday, July 3
o Vail Lacrosse Shootout, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
o Eagle Bahn Gondola, LionsHead, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., (free after 4 p.m.)
o Street Entertainment, Vail Village Slifer Square, 3 to 7 p.m.
o Inner City Educational Foundation & Washington Prep Jazz & Marching Band, Mountain Plaza, 4:30 p.m.
o Friday Afternoon Club, Eagle’s Nest, 4 p.m.
o Family Friday Afternoon Club, LionsHead, 5 to 8 p.m.
o Bravo! Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Ford Amphitheater, 6 p.m.
Saturday, July 4
o Vail Public Library Bake Sale, West Meadow Dr., 8 a.m. to Noon
o Vail Public Library Book Sale, West Meadow Dr., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
o Vail Lacrosse Shootout, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
o Eagle Bahn Gondola, LionsHead, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (free after 4 p.m.)
o Betty Ford Alpine Gardens Tour, Ford Park, 10:30 a.m.
o Street Entertainment, LionsHead/Vail Village/Mountain Plaza, 1 to 5 p.m.
o Vail America Days -- Parade, 10 a.m., Golden Peak to LionsHead
o Inner City Educational Foundation & Washington Prep Jazz & Marching Band, LionsHead, 1 p.m.
o Patriotic Concert, 2 p.m., Ford Amphitheater, call (970) 476-5612 for ticket info. Performance by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, presented by Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival and Vail Valley Foundation.
Concert is dedicated to the memory of Jack Kemp with 100% of ticket proceeds benefitting the Vail Veterans Program in Jack Kemp’s honor. $15 tickets are required for pavilion seating. Tickets available only at the amphitheater box office starting at 11 a.m. July 1 (Limit four per person). Lawn seating is free on a first-come, first-served basis. Gates open at 12:30 p.m.
o Fireworks at Golden Peak in Vail, 9:45 p.m., conditions permitting
Vail Village Event District, 10:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. Only those 21 and older will be permitted within a four-block area of Vail Village, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Access to the pedestrian areas throughout LionsHead will be unaffected.
During the restricted access period in Vail Village, visitors of all ages are welcome provided that those under 21 are accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please consider making plans to serve as a late-night escort to younger family members.
Evening Curfew for Juveniles, 10:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. A townwide curfew for ages 17 and under, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. The curfew encompasses the entire town boundaries from East Vail to West Vail.
Sunday, July 5
o La Sportiva Vail HillClimb, Vail Village, 8 a.m.
o Vail Lacrosse Shootout, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
o Eagle Bahn Gondola, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
o Vail Farmers’ Market, East Meadow Drive, Vail Village, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
o Jazz at the Market, Tony Gulizia Trio, East Meadow Drive, Noon to 3 p.m.
o Vail Public Library Book Sale, West Meadow Dr., 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
o Street Entertainment, LionsHead/Vail Village/Mountain Plaza, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
o Love, American Style: Skating Show, Dobson Arena, 2 p.m.
o Bravo! Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Ford Amphitheater, 6 p.m.
Community celebrations will also be taking place throughout the rest of the valley during the week:
July 3 — Avon's Salute to the USA
July 4 — Minturn's Independence Day Celebration
July 4 — Eagle Valley Community Fireworks
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