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If you're planning to be in the Vail Valley for Independence Day, there are two major celebrations that draw the biggest crowds:

Vail America Days – Vail's annual America Days celebration on July 4 will include:

Morning parade through Vail Village and Lionshead

Family activities throughout the village

Patriotic concert performances at the Gerald R Ford Amphitheater

DJs at the base of Gondola One

The Town of Avon hosts one of the largest family-oriented celebrations in Eagle County at Harry A. Nottingham Park on July 3:

Live music - Grace Potter is the headliner

Kids' activities and inflatables

Face painting and entertainers

Food vendors

The 4th of July is always a fun time in the valley but it carries a bit more significance this year as it is not only the country’s 250th year, but also Colorado’s 150th year!

Please note: Due to the dry conditions here, both Vail and Avon have made the decision to cancel their 4th of July fireworks shows. If you are here in the Colorado high country please exercise extreme caution outdoors with any kind of flammable materials!

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