Celebrate Independence Day this 4th of July in Breckenridge Colo. with lively entertainment, activities and family fun. Breck’s celebration includes the vibrant Fourth of July Parade on historic Main Street, July Arts Festival, 10K trail run, bike race, live music, kids' activities and so much more. End the night with the National Repertory Orchestra performing a patriotic concert at the Riverwalk Center with an extraordinary fireworks display to follow.
July 1st, 2011
Picasso's 3 Musicians: 2-4pm
Study the art of cubist painter Pablo Picasso and create a work of art featuring three musicians, their instruments and a hidden animal. Robert Whyte House $25 fee, includes materials 970.453.3364
Blue River Series Concert: Preservation Hall Jazz Band: 7:30pm
Founded in 1961 by Allan and Sandra Jaffe, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band travels worldwide in their mission to nurture and perpetuate the art form of New Orleans Jazz. Presented by the Breckenridge Music Festival at the Riverwalk Center. For more information or to reserve your tickets, call 970.547.3100. Tickets are $32 adv. & $37 day of the show.
July 2nd, 2011
July 2-4: Arts District Grand Celebration
Open studios, artist demonstrations, make and take art projects for children, music, dancing and more. This is a grand celebration for the arts! Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest with cash prizes on Saturday. Join us in the Arts District located on the corner of S. Ridge St. and E. Washington Ave. on Friday & Saturday: 12pm – 5pm , Sunday: 12pm – 3pm. This is a FREE event!
July 2-4:27th Breckenridge July Art Festival 10 am – 6 pm daily
Join the festival
in its new location! Now located on Ridge Street, just one block east of Main Street. Artists booths will be open 10 am – 6 pm daily. For more information please call 970.547.9326 or visit Mountain Art Festivals
July 3rd, 2011
National Repertory Orchestra Concert: "Music of Hollywood": 7:30pm
Carl Topilow, conductor, Corigliano – Red Violin: Chaconne for violin and orchestra; Broughton – Themes from Silverado;Conti – “Gonna Fly” from Rocky; Williams – Jaws; AND MORE! Presented by the National Repertory Orchestra at the Riverwalk Center For more information or to reserve your tickets, call 970.547.3100. Ticket prices are $34, $29 and $24.
Arts Distict Grand Celebration- 12pm-5pm
Open studios, artist demonstrations, make and take art projects for children, music, dancing and more. This is a grand celebration for the arts. Corner of S. Ridge Street and E. Washington Ave
July 2-4:27th Breckenridge July Art Festival 10 am – 6 pm daily
Join the festival
in its new location! Now located on Ridge Street, just one block east of Main Street. Artists booths will be open 10 am – 6 pm daily. For more information please call 970.547.9326 or visit Mountain Art Festivals
July 4th, 2010
Independence Day 10K Trail Run : 7 am Fire up your Independence Day morning with this scenic 10k trail race, starting and ending at Carter Park. This second annual event offers some of the most scenic views in Breckenridge and finishes in time to watch the Main Street parade and partake in other festivities.
Breckenridge Sunday Market : 9am-2pm
Discover the fabulous farmers market, combined with an artisans craft market showcasing exotic crafts from around the globe. There are over 40 vendors each week offering specialty foods including fresh seafood and beef, freshly baked breads and pastries, chutneys, jams and our old fashioned favorite, kettle corn. Farmers are on hand with Palisades peaches, organic salad greens, fresh herbs and home grown vegetables.
Fourth of July Garden Party: 9 am Enjoy the annual Breckenridge Heritage Alliance Garden Party while you eat delicious brunch on the Barney Ford House lawn, the quintessential spot to watch the Fourth of July parade.
Breckenridge July Art Festival July 2-4 (10 am-6 pm) The 27th Annual Breckenridge July Art Festival is annually ranked one of the top art shows in the United States. This year the July Art Festival is excited to announce over 100 fabulous artists from throughout the United States! This high quality festival will offer a wide range of art mediums such as painting, metal, wood, glass, ceramics, sculpture, photography and jewelry just to name a few. This show is held in the unique Main Street Station, and the adjacent Village at Breckenridge courtyards among many shops and restaurants and next to the Maggie Pond.
Fourth of July Parade : 10 am Painting the town red, white and blue, the infamous Breckenridge Fourth of July Parade starts on North Main Street and gallivants through town to the South end.
Firecracker 50 Bike Race: 10 am The Fifth Annual 50-Mile AMBC MTB Epic has become a largely anticipated feat surrounding this holiday. For those looking to witness a true challenge on the fourth, this cycling course begins on Main Street and climbs 12,000 vertical feet.
Free Kids’ Water Fight – 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. For all the little people with big energy, Breck hosts games and inflatables in Blue River Plaza. Kids can cool off after the parade with a good old-fashioned waterfight with the Red, White & Blue Fire Department.
Rusted Root : 2 pm- Free Concert
Rusted Root has been creating unique and compelling music with a message for 20 years. The 1994 platinum selling album, When I Woke, featured the hit songs Send Me On My Way, Ecstasy and Martyr. Not long after, the band scored on tours with Toad the Wet Sprocket, Santana, The Grateful Dead, Dave Matthews Band, The Allman Brothers Band, HORDE Festival and, perhaps most notably, the highly coveted support role on the landmark Jimmy Page/Robert Plant reunion tour. FREE concert presented by the Town of Breckenridge at the Riverwalk Center.
National Repertory Orchestra: 8pm Celebrate with the magical sounds of the NRO at the Riverwalk Center, free of charge and full of pride and patriotism. The lawn seating is free. Reserved seating tickets for indoor seating available in person on July 1, no phone or internet orders. For more information call 970.547.3100.
Fireworks Display: 9:30 pm Enjoy a sparkling display of awe-inspiring fireworks immediately following the National Repertory Orchestra, weather permitting
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North Main Street and gallivants through town to the South end.
fight with the Red, White & Blue Fire Department.
