July 4th in Crested Butte
There's no better place to spend the 4th of July than Crested Butte!
Visitors come from around the world to experience 4th of July in Crested Butte! The festivities start on July 3rd, with a concert and fireworks at the Red Lady Stage, in beautiful Mt. Crested Butte. July 4th starts early with the pancake breakfast at the fire station, followed by the parade and block party on Elk Avenue. For evening activities, either head back up to Mt Crested Butte for a concert at the Red Lady Stage or to Gunnison for fireworks and festivities in Jorgenson Park!
Every year around 40 floats come together to form the biggest small town parade in the States! From businesses, to families, to classic cars, our parade has it all. Always bringing up the rear is the Crested Butte Fire Protection District with their ambulances and fire trucks, lights a blaze.
Directly following the parade on the south side of town is our annual water fight! Squirt guns and fire hoses soak all those who participate in this water fueled celebration lead by the fire department. The annual water fight will return to Big Mine Arena this year.
Participate in Vendor Village
We're looking for vendors to participate in our Vendor Village! Food vendors. Face painters. Artists and artistans. Non-profits. Are all welcome. Space is limited, so sign up today!
Be a part of a parade with history
Who wouldn't want to be a part of a parade with a 100+ year history! Register to participate in the parade below.
Help us keep this much-loved tradition alive
It takes a village to host a party for 12,000 people! We're looking for financial sponsors, volunteers and staff to work this event.