The Fourth of July Celebration in Steamboat Springs will be held July 2nd – July 6th, 2024. This event is more than a celebration of national pride; it’s an opportunity for the community to honor Yampa Valley’s rich western heritage and provide fun for all ages. Events like the Ski Jumping Extravaganza, hometown parade, and the largest Pro Rodeo event of the summer, have visitors flocking from far and wide to participate in the celebration.
For more summer events in Steamboat Springs – Check out the Steamboat Summer Event Calendar 2024.
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For more than 100 years Steamboat Springs has celebrated the Fourth of July in true western fashion. This is a summertime favorite, and Steamboat does it right with a hometown parade followed by an old-fashioned community block party.
Please Note: During all events over the July 4th weekend, there will be additional parking available at Steamboat Springs High School and the Stockbridge Transit Center.
Fourth of July Schedule 2024
TUESDAY, JULY 2
8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Ski Jump Training, Howelsen Hill
WEDNESDAY, JULY 3
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. HS8, HS45, and HS75 Ski Jump Competition, Howelsen Hill
7:30 p.m. Pro Rodeo Series, Brent Romick Arena
THURSDAY, JULY 4
7:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast, Little Toots Park
9:15 a.m. Nordic Combined 1K run
9:30 a.m. 3k roller ski
10:00 a.m. Fourth of July Parade, presented by Yampa Valley Bank, Downtown Steamboat, Lincoln Avenue
11:00 – 2:30 p.m. Elimination Jump Competition, Howelsen Hill
7:30 p.m. Pro Rodeo Series, Brent Romick Arena
FRIDAY, JULY 5
7:30 p.m. Pro Rodeo Series, Brent Romick Arena
SATURDAY, JULY 6
7:30 p.m. Pro Rodeo Series, Brent Romick Arena
View the full calendar of events for the Fourth of July weekend by clicking on the link below. Please continue to check back as more events will be added to the 2024 Cowboys’ Roundup Days weekend schedule as they become available.
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Celebrate Independence Day in style at the Steamboat 4th of July Bash! Gather at the base of Steamboat Resort for an unforgettable evening filled with patriotic splendor. This event promises excitement and enjoyment for all ages!
With The Range Food & Drink Hall, Burgess Creek and Skeeter’s Lawn providing plenty of daytime fun, the 4th of July Bash will also feature food trucks in front of Wild Blue Gondola and live music from John Papa Gros on the Steamboat Stage (with opener Eric Delany’s Taste Test). The approximately 20-minute long drone show takes to the skies around 9pm with a dazzling display showcasing the essence of Steamboat and the spirit of the 4th of July..
Schedule of Events
10:00AM – 4:00PM – Gondola, Steamboat Bike Park, The Range Food & Drink Hall will be open for all to enjoy
5:00 PM-9:00 PM – The Range Food & Drink Hall, food trucks and beverage tents open
5:30 PM: – 6:30PM – Music by Eric Delaney’s Taste Test at Steamboat Stage
7:00 PM – 8:30PM – Music performance by John Papa Gros, showcasing the soulful sounds of New Orleans with a mix of funk, traditional jazz, brass band beats, and blues
9:00-9:20 PM – Drone Show, lights up the night sky above the Resort
Biking to the base area for the celebration is highly encouraged with designated bike parking on the dirt path between lower Burgess Creek and Gravity Haus. Free car parking will be available in the Upper Knoll Parking Lot and the Meadows Parking lot, with shuttles running from 4pm to 10:30pm. Paid parking will be available in the Steamboat Square, Ski Time Square and Lower Knoll lots. The Steamboat Springs Transit Free Bus will be dropping passengers off Gondola Transportation Center (GTC), with easy access to Steamboat Square. The event is free to attend but leave your pets at home.
**Please note this event is weather permitting and subject to change.
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