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June 30, 2008 — The day kicks off with the traditional Fourth of July parade, one of the all-time favorite traditions in Vail. This year’s theme is “Life’s a beach in Vail, Colorado” and will set the tone for the rest of the day’s celebrations featuring street entertainment, a patriotic concert and a fireworks display (conditions permitting).
A full week of activities leads up to the July Fourth celebration, including the 36th annual Vail Lacrosse Shootout, a free Budweiser Hot Summer Nights concert, the Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival, the Vail Farmers’ Market, gondola and chairlift rides and live street entertainment.
Vail Lacrosse Shootout, all day
Eagle Bahn Gondola, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., LionsHead
Hot Summer Nights Free Concert, 6:30 p.m., Ford Amphitheater
Wed., July 2
Vail Lacrosse Shootout, all day
Eagle Bahn Gondola, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., LionsHead
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, 6 p.m., Ford Amphitheater
Thurs., July 3
Vail Lacrosse Shootout, all day
Eagle Bahn Gondola, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (free after 4 p.m.), LionsHead
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, 6 p.m., Ford Amphitheater
Town of Avon Salute to the U.S.A.
Fri., July 4
Vail Lacrosse Shootout, all day
Library Bake Sale, 9 a.m. to Noon, Vail Library
Library Book Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Vail Library
Vista Bahn Chairlift, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Vail Village
Eagle Bahn Gondola, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (free after 4 p.m.), LionsHead
Vail America Days
--Parade, 10 a.m., Golden Peak to LionsHead
--Beach Party Concert/Kid's Activities, Noon to 4 p.m., LionsHead
--Patriotic Concert, 2 p.m., Ford Amphitheater (call 970-845-8497)
--Fireworks at Golden Peak in Vail, 9:45 p.m. (conditions permitting)
Town of Minturn Independence Day celebration
Sat., July 5
Vail Lacrosse Shootout, all day
Library Book Sale, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Vail Library
Vista Bahn Chairlift, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Vail Village
Eagle Bahn Gondola, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (free after 4 p.m.), LionsHead
Street Entertainment, 1 to 5 p.m., Vail Village and LionsHead
High School Musical on Ice, 6 p.m., Dobson Ice Arena
Vail's Starry Nights, 8:45 to 9:45 p.m., Vail Nature Cente
Sun., July 6
Vail Lacrosse Shootout, all day
Vail Farmers' Market & Art Show, 10 to 3:30 p.m., Vail Village
Vista Bahn Chairlift, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Vail Village
Eagle Bahn Gondola, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., LionsHead
Library Book Sale, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Vail Library
Street Entertainment, 11 a.m to 3 p .m., Vail Village and LionsHead
Philadelphia Orchestra String Quartet, 1 to 2 p.m., Vail Village
Philadelphia Orchestra, 6 p.m., Ford Amphitheater
The Fourth of July morning commences with the Vail Library Book and Bake Sale at 9 a.m. on West Meadow Drive, followed by the Vail America Days Parade, which begins at 10 a.m.
The parade kicks off at Golden Peak and then continues west to Hanson Road Ranch, north on Bridge Street, west on Gore Creek Drive, north across the International Bridge, west along Meadow Drive and finally weaves through the Lionshead Mall to the finish.
Fourth of July celebrations continue with “beach party” themed free street entertainment in Lionshead from noon to 4 p.m.
At 2 p.m., the annual patriotic concert performed by the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and presented by Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival, will take place at the Ford Amphitheater. Lawn seats are free on a first-come, first-served basis and pavilion seating is $10. Tickets will be available to walk-up customers only at the Ford Amphitheater box office beginning at 11 a.m. on July 1.
A fireworks display is planned for 9:45 p.m. at Golden Peak, conditions permitting.
Later in the evening, the Vail Police Department will implement Vail’s public safety campaign. The program calls for parental supervision of underage family members between the hours of 10:30 p.m. on July 4 to 5 a.m. July 5. The safety measures were introduced during the 2001 Fourth of July celebration by the Vail Town Council to create a safe and festive atmosphere during the Fourth of July and New Year’s Eve holidays.
The town’s public safety measures include a town-wide curfew for unsupervised juveniles 17 and under and a special event district covering a four-block area in Vail Village. The district prohibits access to persons under 21 unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Arrive early to enjoy free parking in the Vail Village and LionsHead parking structures. The 2,500 parking spaces are filled on a first-come, first-served basis and typically reach capacity prior to the 10 a.m. start of the parade. Once the two structures fill, free parking will be available on the Frontage Road until 11 p.m. Close-in parking for events at Ford Park will be available for $5 on a first-come, first-served basis.
The town will be distributing information pamphlets prior to the holiday weekend which will detail the event schedule and public safety campaign. To request copies of the pamphlet, contact the town’s Community Information Office at (970) 479-2118.
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