Every 4th of July, Buena Vista, Colorado, transforms into a vibrant festival of red, white & blue celebrations, attracting locals and tourists alike. Our annual Independence Day festivities kick off with a traditional parade featuring vintage cars, elaborate floats, local organizations rolling down our historic Main Street.

After the parade, head over to McPhelemy Park for our vendor festival with live music on the new stage, a locally crafted beer and wine tent, food trucks, and over 40 vendors to shop from.

Schedule of Events

7:00 - 10:00am: Optimist Club Pancake Breakfast (Behind K's at Columbine Park)

10:00 am - 5:00 pm: Festival at McPhelemy Park
Kids Games, Face Painting / Live Music, Beer Garden / Food Trucks, Artisan Market

8:30am: INDEPENDENCE DAY Fun Run 5k and 3k

10:00 am: BUENA VISTA 4th of JULY Parade (starting at River Park and traveling west to Railroad
The parade no longer crosses the highway so plan to set up viewing east of the light).

8:30pm-ish (Dusk): FIREWORKS, sponsored by The American Legion, Post 55