The 2023 Pagosa Springs Fourth of July parade, sponsored by the Town of Pagosa Springs, starts at 10am and you will know it has started when you hear the sounds of the San Juan Squadron as it kicks off the parade with its annual flyover.
You can vote for your favorite parade entry at the following link: https://bit.ly/2023ParadeVoting.
Join us for all of the holiday festivities!
Red Ryder Roundup Rodeo
July 3, 6pm; July 4, 2pm
Meet us at the Archuleta County Fairgrounds for the 73rd Annual Red Ryder Roundup Rodeo. You’ll see real, authentic cowboys and cowgirls competing in a variety of events in this sanctioned rodeo series. There are also fun events for the whole family. Be a part of the Red Ryder tradition!
Park to Park Artisan and Food Market
July 3, 10am to 5pm; July 4, 10am to 4pm
Located in Town Park and across Hermosa Street in the athletic field, you won’t want to miss the annual Park 2 Park Artisan and Food Market. Enjoy arts and crafts vendors from all over the region as sample food from local food trucks. Shop individual booths and find just the right gifts to start your Christmas shopping early or find that perfect Pagosa Springs souvenir! You never know what you’ll find at the Arts & Crafts Market.
Freedom Float (or Raft!)
July 4, 1pm
San Juan River, Downtown
Float or raft event, depending on water levels. Put-in downtown – wear your best red, white, and blue, and join the Freedom Float on the San Juan River through downtown. Please check water levels first!
Community Concert
July 4, 2pm
Athletic Field at Town Park, Downtown
Enjoy the patriotic tunes at the Park to Park Artisan & Food Market at the Athletic Field in Town Park.
Fireworks
July 4, Sundown (approx. 9:30pm)
at Yamaguchi Park
Find the perfect spot at Yamaguchi Park and watch an amazing fireworks display while you enjoy a beautiful Colorado summer evening under the stars.
Parking prohibitions for July 4th parade
Due to public safety concerns and to reduce any conflict with pedestrian and vehicular traffic, all on- street parking is strictly prohibited along the designated parade route. This order is in effect from today (July 3) at 9pm until 12:30pm on July 4, after the parade. Only parking in designated parking lots will be allowed within the parade route, and vehicles must remain in place until the conclusion of the parade and the roads are reopened.
This order includes the 400 block of Pagosa Street (U.S. 160) at Goodman’s Department Store through the 600 block of Pagosa Street (U.S. 160) to the bell tower park, all of Hot Springs Boulevard and the Apache Street bridge.
Additionally, all parking will be prohibited on 1st Street and the 100 block of Lewis Street between the hours of 9pm on July 3 until after the parade at 12:30pm on July 4. This is required for the designated detour.
Vehicles, including trailers found to be in violation of any of the above parking prohibitions, will be towed at the owner’s expense.
These parking prohibitions are required per the Colorado Department of Transportation parade per- mit to ensure a safe detour and route for this event.