{"id":16368,"date":"2019-07-02T16:44:18","date_gmt":"2019-07-02T22:44:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skyhinews.com\/?p=58614"},"modified":"2019-07-03T08:25:15","modified_gmt":"2019-07-03T14:25:15","slug":"whats-happening-locally-for-independence-day-a-grand-fourth-of-july-of-course","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/krky\/local-news\/whats-happening-locally-for-independence-day-a-grand-fourth-of-july-of-course\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s happening locally for Independence Day? A Grand Fourth of July, of course"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Local man Matt Fawkes bunny hops over a group of three children as he rides down Agate Avenue in downtown Granby during the 2018 Fourth of July Parade.<\/strong>
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Independence Day is right around the corner in America and all across Grand County local citizens, municipal governments and thousands of visitors are gearing up for the upcoming holiday.<\/p>\n


GRANBY<\/strong>
Parade<\/em>
The 75th annual Granby Fourth of July Parade, which the Granby Chamber refers to as the \u201cbest small town parade in America\u201d is set to begin at 11 a.m. at the Granby Visitor\u2019s Center. The parade will move west down Agate Avenue before ending near Granby Town Hall.<\/p>\n

Party in the Park<\/em>
Granby\u2019s Party in the Park will kick off shortly after the end of the Independence Day Parade, at noon in Polhamus Park, directly west of Granby Town Hall. The party in the park is scheduled to run from noon to 3 p.m. and will include live musical performances by Tight Like That along with multiple vendors. Burgers and hotdogs will be served up and attendees can enjoy an adult beverage in the beer garden. There will also be a free photo booth and games.<\/p>\n

Flying Heels Arena Rodeo<\/em>
For a taste of traditional western summer fun, grab the family and your finest western wear and head on down to the Flying Heels Rodeo Area in Granby Thursday evening. Granby\u2019s annual Independence Day rodeo is set to begin at 3 p.m. with the junior rodeo. The adult\u2019s open rodeo will begin at 7 p.m. The Granby rodeo will feature the full list of classic events from mutton busting to barrel racing and the always-popular bull riding.<\/p>\n

Fireworks<\/em>
Granby\u2019s annual Independence Day fireworks display is set to begin shortly after nightfall. The Flying Heels Rodeo Arena will serve as the launching area for the display. According to rodeo organizers, the rodeo is scheduled to wrap up right at dusk. The fireworks are set to begin shortly thereafter.<\/p>\n

GRAND LAKE<\/strong>
Rotary Pancake Breakfast<\/em>
The action in Grand Lake will kick off early on Thursday morning with the Grand Lake Rotary Club\u2019s annual Independence Day pancake breakfast at the Heckert Pavilion in Town Park Square.<\/p>\n

Fourth of July Fireworks<\/em>
Grand Lake\u2019s popular Fourth of July Fireworks display, shot off from barges floating on the waters of Grand Lake, is set to begin at approximately 10 p.m. Anyone looking to enjoy the Grand Lake fireworks spectacular should remember that the town sees a massive influx of visitors for the event, so come early and be prepared to stay late.<\/p>\n

WINTER PARK<\/strong>
Rendezvous Run for Independence<\/em>
Winter Park\u2019s Independence Day activities get underway at 9 a.m. with the Rendezvous Run for Independence, a five-mile run\/walk event benefiting the Scott Hughes Foundation. The race starts at the Vintage Hotel near Winter Park Resort\u2019s base area and continues down the Fraser River Trail before finishing at the Rendezvous Sales Office next to Cozens Ranch Museum. Registration for the race will begin at 7 a.m. at the Vintage Hotel.<\/p>\n


Fourth of July Celebration \u2013 Presented by Roam and Rendezvous<\/em>
Winter Park\u2019s Fourth of July community party will officially kick off at 6 p.m. Thursday evening at the Rendezvous Event Center at Hideaway Park. Attendees can enjoy inflatables, face painting, carnival games, a photo booth and much more. There will be live music from Colorado native Buckstein and the town\u2019s fireworks display will begin later in the evening. According to event organizers, attendees will need to bring their own food and alcoholic beverages.<\/p>\n

KREMMLING<\/strong>
Town Block Party \u2013 Hosted by Gore Range Baptist Church<\/em>
Kremmling\u2019s Fourth of July festivities will officially kick off at
2 p.m. Thursday afternoon with the Independence Day Block Party in the Town Square featuring fun activities for children, including a bounce house, kids games, cotton candy and snow cones. Hotdogs and hamburgers will also be served until 4 p.m.<\/p>\n

Fire Up the Cliffs<\/em>
Kremmling\u2019s Fire Up the Cliffs event will begin at 5 p.m. on Thursday, also in Town Square. The event will feature a barbecue picnic and beer garden, a pie sale, music and games. The Fire Up the Cliffs fireworks display is set to begin once darkness has fallen.<\/p>\n

OTHER<\/strong>
Independence Day skiing at A-Basin<\/em>
Summer has been surprisingly snowy in Colorado\u2019s High Country this year with several ski resorts up and down the I-70 corridor extending their seasons well into June. Arapaho Basin, often called A-Basin, is upping the ante this month with plans to keep the chairlifts at the alpine ski resort open on Independence Day. Skiers can begin taking turns at 8:30 a.m. when the lift\u2019s start turning. There will be no beginner terrain open for the day though the Treeline Terrain Park will be open. Live musical performances by Frisco Funk Collective will begin at 11 a.m. Brats, corn and potato salad will be served up in the base area.<\/p>\n

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