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4th of July Events
So many events to participate in during your Fourth of July, "Stay and Play" Staycation!
City of Durango events sponsored by: 
Monday July 3 7:00 pm Music and Movies at Buckley Park
Watch the classic movie, Sandlot, on a 20’ movie screen! Bring your blankets, chairs, family and friends to enjoy a night at the movies together at Buckley Park. Prior to the movie, enjoy live music by the Drama Club and juggling and circus acts by Durango Aerial Arts and Acrobatics. Popcorn and beverages available for purchase. Activities begin at 7:00 pm. Movie will begin 15 minutes after sunset.
Tuesday July 4 6:00 pm Street Dance & Dinner at the Transit Center
After the parade, celebrate the 4th with dinner and dancing at the Transit Center. Featuring the Ska Brewing Beer Garden, food trucks, Ruby Balloon, Henna Tattooing, Corn Hole, face painting and more!
Live music provided by:
6:00 pm Six Dollar String Band
7:45 pm Desert Child
Arrive to eat and dance, stay for the drone show!
Tuesday July 4 9:00 am Freedom 5K at Rotary Park
Join the City of Durango’s Parks and Recreation Department and start your 4th of July festivities on the right foot. Bring your whole family and all of your friends to participate. All ages are welcome to run, walk, stroll or stride this festive 5K along the scenic Animas River Trail. The Durango Parks and Recreation Department invites everyone to participate in this FREE and festive race. The race begins at 9:00 am at Rotary Park. Participants are encouraged to dress in creative and patriotic attire. Prizes will be distributed for first place in 3 categories: 12 & under, 13-18 and over 18 years of age.
Participants must check-in at the Freedom 5K race tent between 8:15 am and 8:45 am. For additional information: https://durangogov.org/1260/4th-of-July-Events
Tuesday July 4 9:15 pm Drone Show at the Transit Center
The Drone Show by Pixis Drones will light up the evening skies with Durango, La Plata County and Patriotic images. The launch zone is Greenmount Cemetery. Music for the drone show will be played over the speakers at the Transit Center. Additionally, spectators will be able to connect with the soundtrack via Spotify.
Tuesday July 4 5:00 pm Stars & Stripes Parade on Main Avenue
Line up early on Main Avenue for the annual Stars & Stripes Parade! The Parade starts at College (6th Street) and Main Avenue at 5:00 pm and ends at 13th street, just past Buckley Park.
Expect bands, singers, cyclists, horses, fire engines, imaginative floats and more! Bring a small American flag to waive and stand at attention when the VFW Color Guard passes by.
Judges and announcer will be on the 800 block of Main across from the Main Street Mall. For information on entering the parade: https://www.durangogov.org/DocumentCenter/View/26485/4th-of-July-2023-Parade-Entry-Form-2023?bidId=
For Best Viewing of the Drone Show
For the most dazzling display, spectators are encouraged to watch from the Durango Transit Center, site of the Street Dance and Dinner. Spectators should be able to see the show clearly anywhere is this corridor: 6th Street to 9th Street between Camino del Rio and East 3rd Avenue.