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PHOTOS: Aspen celebrates America’s 250th birthday with annual Fourth of July parade
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· July 5, 2026
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Key points The parade lasted about 90 minutes and featured dozens of local organizations. Aspen celebrated America's 250th birthday with its annual Old Fashioned Fourth of July parade.
Aspen celebrated America's 250th birthday with its annual Old Fashioned Fourth of July parade. The parade lasted about 90 minutes and featured dozens of local organizations.
The event drew a crowd that lined the streets to watch the procession. Alex Ferreira, a local athlete, served as the grand marshal and rode on an Aspen Fire truck.
Other activities took place around the city, including a community picnic and free concert. A free carnival and performances were also part of the celebrations. For more information and details about the events, further coverage is available.
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Published: July 5, 2026 ·
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