Public Service Announcement
City of Aspen to host Fourth of July Celebrations in downtown Aspen
Aspen, CO - The city of Aspen is organizing the 2025 Old Fashioned Fourth of July Retro Rewind celebration. The festivities will include an old-fashioned parade, circus performance, free community concert, and a drone show.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all residents and visitors, the city will implement temporary traffic detours and closures.
Beginning at 7 a.m. on July 4, Main Street will be closed to all vehicles except for RFTA buses and emergency vehicles until 2 p.m. Cars, hotel vehicles, and commercial vehicles seeking entry into Aspen will be detoured through the West End neighborhood via Hallam and Bleeker streets. Those needing access to the east end of Aspen will be directed to use Rio Grande Place. To exit town, vehicles will be asked to travel east towards Spring Street via Durant Avenue and proceed to the designated route.
The city asks all community members to please comply with no parking signs posted throughout town. Towing enforcement will begin at 6 a.m. to ensure designated no parking areas are cleared. ADA parking will be available on the Hopkins Avenue and Spring Street block. Security personnel will be present to check for handicap placards and towing will be enforced. Law enforcement will determine when detours end.
In addition, Aspen Mountain Summer Road CR-14 will be closed from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. for drone operations. No vehicles or hikers will be permitted to pass during that time. Community members can enjoy the city’s first ever Fourth of July drone show from Wagner Park.
Hopkins Avenue will be open exclusively to bicycles, E-bikes, and pedestrian traffic. This route adjustment aims to accommodate increased foot and bicycling traffic expected throughout the day.
The old-fashioned Fourth of July parade will begin at 11 a.m., following a route that includes Main Street, Hunter Street, Cooper Avenue, Galena Street, Hopkins Avenue, Mill Street and Hyman Avenue. Spectators are encouraged to arrive early to secure viewing spots along the parade route.
Due to the festivities, residents and visitors should anticipate traffic delays and limited parking availability in town. Alternative transportation options such as RFTA buses are strongly recommended. Buses will be running frequently, and information on routes can be found at https://www.rfta.com/. Attendees coming from downvalley are encouraged to utilize the Brush Creek Park and Ride for access into Aspen via the bus.
"With road closures in place, proper planning will help the day run smoothly,” said Wesy Armour-Cook, the city’s special events assistant manager. “This event is designed to encourage walking, biking, strollers, and wheelchair access — so please leave your car at home and plan ahead to enjoy the day to its fullest."
For more information about Aspen's Fourth of July festivities, including a schedule of events and safety tips, visit https://aspenspecialevents.com/.
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For more information, please contact:
Wesy Armour-Cook, special events assistant manager
Phone: 970-948-2589
Email: wesy.armour-cook@aspen.gov
Jenna Ioffredo, communications manager
Phone: (970) 987-2722
Email: jenna.ioffredo@aspen.gov