Here’s a look at all of the fun festivities happening in and around Steamboat Springs and Routt County for the 4th of July weekend and holiday.

4th of July Schedule from the Steamboat Springs Chamber

FRIDAY, JUNE 30

• 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Jumpin and Jammin Ski Jump Training, Howelsen Hill
• 7:30 p.m. Pro Rodeo Series, Brent Romick Arena
  

  STEAMBOAT SPRINGS PRO RODEO KICKS OFF THIS FRIDAY WITH TOP BULL RIDERS

SATURDAY, JULY 1

• 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. & 4 – 5:30 p.m. Jumpin and Jammin Ski Jump Training, Howelsen Hill
• 9  a.m. – 2 p.m. Farmers Market, Downtown Steamboat
• 7:30 p.m. Pro Rodeo Series, Brent Romick Arena
• Dusk – Cola Cola’s Movies on the Mountain at Steamboat Square at the base of the ski area The movie is Legally Blonde.
  

  COCA COLA’S MOVIES ON THE MOUNTAIN FOR SUMMER 2023 

9 p.m. Fireworks are going off at sunset Saturday night, up at Steamboat Lake State Park in North Routt County. Captain Karl Bunker from Steamboat Lake Marina says the fireworks will be shot off from an island in the middle of the lake.

“You get to see the fireworks and the reflection from the water, hear the echo of the mountains all around. There are no other lights in the area so you really get the full experience of being out in the state park. Really dark. Really brilliant fireworks. It’s always been spectacular.”

Fireworks start at sunset, around 9 p.m. No personal fireworks are allowed. If you drive up to the state park, you’ll need a vehicle pass. If you park at the outpost, you’ll need an individual pass to walk in. There are spots all around the lake to watch the fireworks.

STEAMBOAT LAKE TO HOST FIREWORKS THIS SATURDAY NIGHT

   

SUNDAY, JULY 2

• 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Jumpin and Jammin Ski Jump Training, Howelsen Hill
• 5:30 – 8 p.m. Ranching Roundtable and Potluck at the Ladies Aid Hall in Yampa

MONDAY, JULY 3

• 8 a.m. – 1  p.m. HS8, HS45 & HS75 Jumpin and Jammin Ski Jump Competition, Howelsen Hill
• 5 p.m. BBQ with the Yampa Historical Society at Yackey Park and the Classic Car Show at Montgomery’s in Yampa
• 7:30 p.m. Pro Rodeo Series, Brent Romick Arena
• 8 p.m. Street Dance in Yampa

TUESDAY, JULY 4

• 7  – 9:30 a.m. Ski Town Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast, Little Toots Park
• 9:15 a.m. Nordic Combined 1K run
• 9:30 a.m. 3k roller ski
• 10  a.m. Fourth of July Parade, presented by Yampa Valley Bank, Downtown Steamboat on Lincoln Avenue
• 11  – 2:30 p.m. Jumpin’ and Jammin’ Elimination Ski Jumping Competition, Howelsen Hill
• The 4th of July Hot Dog Extravaganza at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 9th and Oak, is right after the parade.
• 7:30 p.m. Pro Rodeo Series, Brent Romick Arena

 

• 1 p.m. is the 4^th of July Parade in Yampa in Yampa with a BBQ lunch afterwards 
• 4 p.m. is Horse Polo and a race on Moffat Avenue in Yampa
• Fireworks in Yampa after dark, weather permitting 
• Fireworks in Craig from the big hill by Moffat County High School, after dark, weather permitting

 

4TH OF JULY STEAMBOAT SPRINGS PARADE DETAILS

The 4th of July Parade is back on Lincoln Ave. this year. 4TH OF JULY PARADE IS BACK ON LINCOLN AVE.

The Announcer/Judge’s Stand is at 8th & Lincoln Ave. in front of F.M. Light and Sons. Performances are judged on originality, creativity, and spirit in the following categories:

• Best Theme
• Best Group
• Best Commercial
• Best Parade Theme

Parade Theme: “Let Freedom Flow: We Salute the Mighty Yampa.”

Register for the parade before June 28. Link to register. 

Parade check-in begins at 8:15 a.m. All participants must be checked in by 9:30 a.m. Floats are not allowed to pass anything out to spectators, including water, candy, and other promotional goods. No exceptions.

PARKING: There is always extra parking at Steamboat Springs High School and the Stockbridge Transit Center.

 

 

TOWN OF YAMPA

The town of Yampa is celebrating 4^th of July with the theme of Flourishing at the Gateway to the Flat Tops. From 5:30-8 p.m. Sunday, July 2, there is a Ranching Roundtable and Potluck at the Ladies Aid Hall in Yampa. On Monday at 5 p.m. there is a BBQ with the Historical Society at Yackey Park, and the Classic Car Show at Montgomery’s. The Street Dance is at 8 p.m. Monday. The 4^th of July Parade in Yampa is at 1 p.m. Tuesday with a BBQ Lunch afterwards. At 4 p.m., there is Horse Polo and a race on Moffat Avenue. Then Yampa hosts fireworks after dark on the 4^th, weather permitting.