4th of July
Celebrate 4th of July in Granby! Each year, Granby transforms into a quintessential small town celebration of America. There are several days of activities, so you're sure to find something for everyone to enjoy.
Featured Events
2023 Schedule of Events
Saturday, July 1
7-10:30am | EAA Fly-In & Pancake Breakfast
Enjoy pancakes, sausage, coffee and orange juice on the tarmac at the Granby Airport. All proceeds go to the annual fundraiser to send young people to the EAA Air Academy summer camps and provide scholarships to local graduates pursuing a career in aviation fields.
10:30am | Color Run 5K
The Color Run is back! The course runs through Kaibab Park as well as downtown Granby! The run is open to anyone and everyone, from 1 to 100! This year's run is strictly a fun run (not timed). We will have several color stations along the course. Register now >>>
2pm | Rocky Mountain Music Series
Granby Ranch will be hosting a free concert with food and beverage, a host of family-friendly activities throughout the day including face painters, balloon artists, lawn games, scenic chair lift rides and steer roping practice areas!
2:00PM- Doors Open
3:00PM- Derek Dames Ohl Trio Featuring Members of the Fretliners
4:30PM- Danno Simpson
6:15PM- Tanner Usrey
7pm | Rodeo
Come to Flying Heels Arena for the rodeo, featuring the Westernaires, in honor of 4th of July! A great event for the entire family, there’s always bull riding, roping, barrel racing, games for the kids, and more.
Sunday, July 2
11am | Family Bike Parade
Grab your bike, decorate it, and join us as we ride through Granby! Stop by Polhamus Park between 10:00-11:00 am to decorate your bike. Then bike through Granby to show off your work (bike route will be safe for all ages). We'll end the parade back at Polhamus Park where Kona Shaved Ice will be on site if you need a cool treat.
12pm | Live Music on the Patio
Head to Granby Ranch from noon to 3pm for live music on the patio. There is no fee to enjoy music from the lawn. Bluebird Bistro will be serving lunch and drinks in the dining room, on the patio and at the takeout window.
7pm | Rodeo
Come to Flying Heels Arena for the rodeo, featuring the Westernaires, in honor of 4th of July! A great event for the entire family, there’s always bull riding, roping, barrel racing, games for the kids, and more.
Monday, July 3
6:30pm | A Celebration of America
St. John's Episcopal Church, 390 E. Garnet Ave., will host a service filled with patriotic music, inspirational historic speeches, readings, stories, and a tribute to veterans. Non-Denominational & Family Friendly
7pm | Rodeo
Come to Flying Heels Arena for the rodeo, featuring the Westernaires, in honor of 4th of July! A great event for the entire family, there’s always bull riding, roping, barrel racing, games for the kids, and more.
Fireworks | Flying Heels Arena
Fireworks will take place at the Flying Heels Arena immediately after the rodeo, between 9:15 - 10pm. Remember, the rodeo is a live event, which means that there is not an exact start time for the fireworks. The show this year will be choregraphed to music, tune in to FM87.9 to hear the broadcast!
Tuesday, July 4
11am | 4th of July Parade | Downtown Granby
We take pride in our small town with a BIG heart. Our entire community—families, businesses, community groups—enter into our parade to show their community spirit! Line up on Main Street and join in on our 4th of July celebration! This year's theme is: "Rockin' Around the Clock"! Grab your poodle skirts and hair gel as we pay tribute to the 1950s. We can't wait to see your themed parade entries - think sockhops, diners, "Grease," cool cars, and of course, Rock 'n Roll! This year's parade marshal is Sharon Spurlin. The parade will start with a Local Flyover, and end with a Military Flyover at 11:40.
11:40 - 11:45am | Military Flyover | Downtown Granby
12pm | Party in the Park
Join us for Party in the Park immediately following the conclusion of the parade, approximately 12 pm! There will be live music, awards for the parade, food from the Granby Rotary, an Ear2Ear Photo Booth, and kids games provided by the Granby Rec Department!
July 5 & 6
Staying the entire week? Let's keep the party going! Join us for live music on Wednesday and Thursday!
July 5 | 5 - 7 pm | Summer Nights Concert Series
Enjoy an evening of live music featuring High Country Hustle, lawn games, and dancing at Granby Ranch. FREE
July 6 | 5 - 8 pm | Music & Market
Listen to live music featuring Grand County Jazz Continuum, shop at the market, and enjoy food trucks and a beer garden at our free weekly event series at Polhamus Park. Market vendors sell various products such as honey, meat, eggs, art and more.
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