2011 4th of July
Crested Butte & Mt. Crested Butte pull out all the stops to celebrate Independence Day. The day kicks off with getting a full belly at the Crested Butte Fire & EMS Department's Pancake Breakfast from 7 - 10 a.m. at the fire station in Crested Butte. Annual 4th
of July T-shirst will be for sale at the door. Breakfast tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for kids. In an effort
to “Go Green” with our fundraiser, we are encouraging everyone to bring his or
her own dishware. A wash station will be provided. Disposable items will also
be available. We will be waiting to cook your traditional 4th of July pancake breakfast!
Expect funky, fun and good-natured laughter as people line Crested Butte's Elk Avenue at least four deep to take in the spectacle of the July 4th parade, which begins at 11 a.m. Former Crested Butte Mayor Alan Bernholtz and friends are known to create floats that wow the crowd with action such as costumed characters skiing down a water slide through a ring of fire or zooming down a zipline. Scientists, staff and friends of Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory have built a reputation for wearing outfits created from skunk cabbage leaves. If getting wet isn't your idea of fun, stay away from the first block of Elk Avenue because after the parade it turns into the wet zone for a big water fight complete with a fire truck. Stick around downtown for live music, a food court and old-fashioned games. As part of the Crested Butte Music Festival (CBMF), a free patriotic concert by Boston Brass, one of the world's best brass ensembles, begins at 4 p.m. on the Crested Butte Center for the Arts' outdoor stage. Don't go anywhere as this is followed by a free Alpenglow concert hosted by Crested Butte Center for the Arts at 5:30 p.m. featuring Colorado-based Julie Bryan and her band The Last Flight, known for their success in merging blues, country, classic rock and modern pop-rock styles for a multigenerational appeal. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnics or purchase food and beverage on-site at Alpenglow. There's no shortage of chances to hear great music with a free outdoor concert featuring Orgone on tap at the base area of Crested Butte Mountain Resort kicking off at 8 p.m. and followed by fireworks presented by the Town of Mt. Crested Butte at 9:20 p.m. The band is known to take concert-goers on a musical journey from the sound of Los Angeles to horn and percussion driven Lagos to a New York club and to the raw sounds of New Orleans and will play a final set after the fireworks. The concert is presented by the Crested Butte-Mt. Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce. |
Food Vendors
The Food Court is a key component of the Crested Butte Fourth of July Celebration.
Taking part in the Food Court exposes your business to hundreds of visitors in the area at the conclusion of the parade. In addition, there will be music and traditional activities such as the log saw competition, pie eating contests.
For more information on fees, and to register for space, pleasecontact Scott: scott@cbchamber.com
As always space is limited. Priority will be given to the vendors in the order that we receive the registration forms.
All forms and payment are due at the Chamber by June 15th to ensure your space in the food court.
If you have any questions, or would like more information, please contact me at 349-6438, or via email to scott@cbchamber.com. We are looking forward to your participation this year!
Taking part in the Food Court exposes your business to hundreds of visitors in the area at the conclusion of the parade. In addition, there will be music and traditional activities such as the log saw competition, pie eating contests.
For more information on fees, and to register for space, pleasecontact Scott: scott@cbchamber.com
As always space is limited. Priority will be given to the vendors in the order that we receive the registration forms.
All forms and payment are due at the Chamber by June 15th to ensure your space in the food court.
If you have any questions, or would like more information, please contact me at 349-6438, or via email to scott@cbchamber.com. We are looking forward to your participation this year!
Parade Participants
We are very excited about all of the 4th of July activities schedule this year. If you are interested in participating in the parade, please read the following information below:
All interested parties are invited to participate in the 4th of July Parade! In order to participate , we must receive a completed registration form from your party at the Chamber of Commerce. To make the 4th of July go as smoothly as possible, we are requesting that all parade forms to be returned to the Chamber by Tuesday, July 3rd. However, if you are unable to meet this deadline, we will have forms available prior to the start of the parade. A registration form can be obtained by clicking here or by picking one up at the Visitor’s Center. This year there will be a $20 fee to register for the parade and to be included in the Float Contest.
Once again this year we will have a wet zone portion of the parade. Anyone wishing to be a part of the wet zone should line up at the end of the parade on Sopris between Seventh & Ninth St facing Ninth St. . The Wet Zone will begin half way between 2nd and 1st Street and will be clearly marked with signs. Parade marshals will be able to tell your float when water use is permitted, water is not allowed to be used in any area other than in the designated Wet Zone. Please be aware that we do not allow thing to be thrown from floats. If you would like to give out candy or other items please plan to have people walk next to your float to hand out these items rather than throw them, there must be a person between the crowd and the vehicle. We thank you for your understanding and support of these procedures, which are designed to enhance safety & ensure an enjoyable experience for everyone.
We appreciate your participation in the parade and are looking forward to another great 4th of July in Crested Butte! If you have any questions, feel free to contact Scott at scott@cbchamber.com
All interested parties are invited to participate in the 4th of July Parade! In order to participate , we must receive a completed registration form from your party at the Chamber of Commerce. To make the 4th of July go as smoothly as possible, we are requesting that all parade forms to be returned to the Chamber by Tuesday, July 3rd. However, if you are unable to meet this deadline, we will have forms available prior to the start of the parade. A registration form can be obtained by clicking here or by picking one up at the Visitor’s Center. This year there will be a $20 fee to register for the parade and to be included in the Float Contest.
Once again this year we will have a wet zone portion of the parade. Anyone wishing to be a part of the wet zone should line up at the end of the parade on Sopris between Seventh & Ninth St facing Ninth St. . The Wet Zone will begin half way between 2nd and 1st Street and will be clearly marked with signs. Parade marshals will be able to tell your float when water use is permitted, water is not allowed to be used in any area other than in the designated Wet Zone. Please be aware that we do not allow thing to be thrown from floats. If you would like to give out candy or other items please plan to have people walk next to your float to hand out these items rather than throw them, there must be a person between the crowd and the vehicle. We thank you for your understanding and support of these procedures, which are designed to enhance safety & ensure an enjoyable experience for everyone.
We appreciate your participation in the parade and are looking forward to another great 4th of July in Crested Butte! If you have any questions, feel free to contact Scott at scott@cbchamber.com
