The annual Vail America Days Parade is returning on the 4th of July. The Town is excited to host this much loved event again and is committed to producing a safe and smooth event.

The following impacts are expected in the parade footprint.

Mill Creek Circle: Parade Staging. From 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. on the 4th, Mill Creek Circle will be used for float staging. Residents will have access throughout this time but it will be congested.

Vail Valley Drive: From approximately 9:50 - 10:30 Vail Valley Drive between Hanson Ranch Road and Chalet Road will be closed as the floats begin the parade. Vail Valley Drive from the east will remain open to Chalet Road. 

Vail Village: Large crowds and parade. From approximately 8 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. large crowds are expected in Vail Village. Vehicle access will be difficult between 8 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. as parade crowds fill in. From 9:30 a.m. until the parade is through Vail Village, no vehicles will be able to enter or exit the following roads. Hanson Ranch Rd to Bridge Street. Bridge Street to Willow Bridge Road. Willow Bridge Road (Checkpoint Charlie) to Solaris. Meadow Drive from Solaris to Vail Road,             

Meadow Drive: Restricted vehicle access. From approximately 9:30 a.m. until 12 p.m., vehicle access to Meadow Drive between Vail Road and E. Lionshead Circle will be restricted for the parade.

E. Lionshead Circle and Lionshead Village. From Approximately 10:00 a.m. through 12:00 p.m. vehicle access to E/Lionshead Circle and Lionshead Village will be restricted for the parade.

Visit www.DiscoverVail.com/4th for more information about the events and entertainment of the 4th of July. 

Click here to view a parade map with road closure information. 

Click here to view the press release and "Helpful Tips" document. 

Click here for a viewing map of the fireworks.