Crested Butte 4th of July Parade

Crested Butte’s 4th of July Parade is the Biggest Small Town Celebration.

Visitors come from around the world to experience 4th of July in Crested Butte.

From our eclectic parade to our town water fight, there is always fun to be found on the 4th of July. 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, water balloons, and fire hoses soak all those who participate in this water fueled celebration lead by the fire department.

Join us for an amazing celebration of freedom.

It’s infamous, maybe even notorious as Elk Avenue closes down on July 4th for the wildest, rowdiest 4th of July Celebration in the Rockies. What starts as a traditional Independence Day Parade with an eclectic CB twist, ends in a once experienced, never-forgotten water fight free for all as the CB Fire Dept. rides in.

Town of Crested Butte
7:00 am to 11:00 am – Pancake Breakfast
9:00 am – Parade floats begin lining up and checking in.
9:30 am – Vendor Village opens.
11:00 am – Parade starts up Elk Ave from the 4-Way stop, Beer/Wine Garden opens.
12:00 pm – Waterworld waterfight begins on Beckwith Ave at the end of 1st St.
12:30 pm to 3:00 pm – July 4th Celebration and block party on Elk

Vendor Village
Date: Thursday, July 4, 2024
Time: 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
Location: Intersection of Elk Ave and 3rd St

Details: Listen to live music, grab some light fare, get your face painted, and be sure to stop by our nonprofit booths to learn more about the amazing community of Crested Butte!

4th of July Parade

Parade

Date: Thursday, July 4, 2024
Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Elk Ave from 6th St to 2nd St

Details: It’s infamous, maybe even notorious as Elk Avenue closes down on July 4th for the wildest, rowdiest 4th of July Celebration in the Rockies. What starts as a traditional Independence Day Parade with an eclectic CB twist, ends in a once experienced, never-forgotten water fight free for all as the CB Fire Dept. rides in.