A Full Day of Patriotic Fun, Music & Dazzling Drone Finale
Celebrate America’s birthday with community spirit and alpine charm at Aspen’s Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration: Retro Rewind. This vibrant event day features family bike parades, patriotic floats, a gourmet community BBQ, circus arts, free concerts, and Aspen’s spectacular drone light show. From 10 AM to nightfall, the town bustles with energy, offering a festive holiday experience set against the mountains that locals and visitors love.
Event Schedule — July 4, 2025
- Kids on Bikes (10 AM – 11 AM) – Decorate bikes at Paepcke Park, then ride in the parade; kids only, helmets required
- Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Parade (11 AM – 12 PM) – A red, white, and blue procession through downtown Aspen
- AVSC BBQ at Koch Park (12 PM – 3 PM) – BBQ catered by The Little Nell, live music, games, face painting, beer/wine/tequila garden
- Cirque Kikasse Circus Show (2 PM & 6 PM) – Captivating circus acts atop a food truck in front of the Wheeler Opera House
- Aspen Music Festival Concert (4 PM) – Patriotic performance under the Benedict Music Tent featuring FM&AS musicians
- Community Concert – Fruition (7 PM – 9 PM) – Free folk-rock concert at Wagner Park hosted by Belly Up Aspen
- Drone Show: Symphony of Freedom (9:30 PM) – 800 synchronized drones light up the Aspen sky; best viewed at Wagner Park
Plan your getaway and reserve your Aspen vacation rental with Frias Properties today to enjoy Aspen’s Old-Fashioned Fourth of July festivities—from the parade to the drone show—all within walking distance.