Win a $50 gift card for solving the puzzle in the Scavenger Hunt! The Hunt starts Wednesday July 3. Pick up an instruction sheet at the Durango Welcome Center, then solve the clue to the first location. Go there to get your letter/number/symbol, and your clue to the next location. Once you have found all 13 locations, rearrange the letters/numbers/symbols to form a phrase. Submit your completed instruction sheet by 5 pm on Saturday July 6. Three lucky people will win a $50 gift card!   Part of the 4th of July Celebration!

You, too, can be an artist! Saunter over to Hermosa Café and pick up a paintbrush to participate in the community mural. Each year Hermosa Café provides a huge canvas, paints and some outlines to create a Patriotic Mural. Fun for adults - and also great for kids while adults are having tea and coffee! It is interesting to watch the picture emerge over the four days.   Part of the 4th of July Celebration!

VFW Post 4031 is hosting a Independence Day holiday Ice Social! This Ice social is being held in conjunction with the Southwest Civic Winds Concert in Rotary Park. Ice Cream, of course, along with Hot Dogs, Chips and sodas will be served.   Part of the 4th of July Celebration!

The Civic Winds Jazz Orchestra will perform live at a FREE special evening concert. The concert will be held at the gazebo in Rotary Park. The band will perform music from the "Big Band Era" to modern day settings of our true American art form. Admission is free and the public is encouraged to bring their camp chairs, blankets, and even some picnic goodies for dinner as we celebrate Jazz together by the river. See you there!   Part of the 4th of July Celebration!

Brought to you by the Rotary Club of Durango and the Daybreak Rotary Club. Scrambled eggs, green chili eggs, sausage, pancakes, fruit topping, biscuits and gravy will be served. Tickets may be purchased online or by using the QR code on posters around town, or from a local Rotary Member. Adult ticket price is $15 presale or $20 after July 1. Children 6-12 $8 presale or $10 after July 1. First Responders are $10. Children under 6 are free.   Part of the 4th of July Celebration!

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 your friends to participate, and dress to celebrate Independence Day! All ages are welcome to run, walk, stroll or stride this festive 5K along the scenic Animas River Trail. 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. This event is free.   Part of the 4th of July Celebration!

The Southwest Civic Winds is proud to perform during Durango's 4th of July Celebration! Come to Rotary Park and enjoy the All-American Gourmet breakfast and listen to our free, live concert in the park on Thursday, July 4th at 9:15am. This year the band is excited to perform music from the movies! Enjoy classic themes from Star Trek, Pirates of the Caribbean, Jurassic Park, and more! We look forward to seeing you there!   Part of the 4th of July Celebration!

Win a $50 gift card for solving the puzzle in the Scavenger Hunt! The Hunt starts Wednesday July 3. Pick up an instruction sheet at the Durango Welcome Center, then solve the clue to the first location. Go there to get your letter/number/symbol, and your clue to the next location. Once you have found all 13 locations, rearrange the letters/numbers/symbols to form a phrase. Submit your completed instruction sheet by 5 pm on Saturday July 6. Three lucky people will win a $50 gift card!   Part of the 4th of July Celebration!

You, too, can be an artist! Saunter over to Hermosa Café and pick up a paintbrush to participate in the community mural. Each year Hermosa Café provides a huge canvas, paints and some outlines to create a Patriotic Mural. Fun for adults - and also great for kids while adults are having tea and coffee! It is interesting to watch the picture emerge over the four days.   Part of the 4th of July Celebration!

A fun-filled afternoon in Buckley Park in downtown Durango. There will be a barbecue with Hotdogs, Burgers, soft drinks and Beer. Two bands. Vinyl Lust from 12:00 to 2:00 pm and then it will be Kirk James from 2:30 to 4:30. There is no admission and all are welcome. All the proceeds will go to Building Homes for Heroes, a 501 c3 that gifts mortgage-free homes to severely injured veterans and first responders. It is a great way to celebrate the 4th.   Please: No Smoking; No Firearms: No Dogs; No Soliciting   Part of the 4th of July Celebration!

Line up early on Main Avenue for the annual 4th of July Parade. The theme this year is Play It Like A Local! Summer in Durango is all about us locals doing what we love: hiking, biking, rafting, concerts, festivals, campouts, and more. Expect some imaginative floats as well as bands, singers, cyclists, horses, fire engines and more. The Parade starts at College (6th Street) and Main Avenue at 5:00 pm and ends at 12th Street and Buckley Park. Bring a small American flag to waive and stand at attention when the VFW Color Guard passes by. Judges and announcers will be on the 800 block of Main by the Main Mall. This event is free to spectate. $5 entry fee for parade floats.    Part of the 4th of July Celebration!

After the parade, head straight for the Transit Center to celebrate into the night. The City of Durango and KSUT Presents bring you food, beer, dancing and two awesome bands. At 6:00 pm, Desert Child returns to start the party and get you on your feet and dancing. At 7:30 pm The Motet will take the stage to rev up the night. Arrive to eat and dance, stay for the fireworks! This event is free. Participants may buy their dinner and drinks from one of the many great vendors. The food court includes Ska Brewing, Crazy Coop Chicken, Chef Safari, Tacos La Carranzo, The Ice Cream Lady and more. The activities area features corn hole, face painting, henna tattoos, and Ruby Balloon. Bring a lawn chair!   Part of the 4th of July Celebration!

Fireworks will start at APPROXIMATELY 9:15 pm. Best view is from the dance at the Transit Center! Fireworks are weather drought conditions permitting!   Part of the 4th of July Celebration!

Win a $50 gift card for solving the puzzle in the Scavenger Hunt! The Hunt starts Wednesday July 3. Pick up an instruction sheet at the Durango Welcome Center, then solve the clue to the first location. Go there to get your letter/number/symbol, and your clue to the next location. Once you have found all 13 locations, rearrange the letters/numbers/symbols to form a phrase. Submit your completed instruction sheet by 5 pm on Saturday July 6. Three lucky people will win a $50 gift card!   Part of the 4th of July Celebration!

You, too, can be an artist! Saunter over to Hermosa Café and pick up a paintbrush to participate in the community mural. Each year Hermosa Café provides a huge canvas, paints and some outlines to create a Patriotic Mural. Fun for adults - and also great for kids while adults are having tea and coffee! It is interesting to watch the picture emerge over the four days.   Part of the 4th of July Celebration!

If you've eaten at Oscar's Café here in Durango, then you've seen the HUGE pies behind the counter. (And if you haven't eaten there, you should.) Oscar's Café is supplying the pies, and Durango Beer & Ice is supplying the venue for a pie-eating contest at 1:30 pm on Friday, July 5. For spectators we suggest a nice lunch and a beer at Durango Beer & Ice before watching the shenanigans. Contestants - we suggest you save room for the pie! Twelve apple pies, twelve contestants. Every contestant gets some goodies, and there will be a nice prize for the winner. Competitors must be 15 years or older. Competitors under 18 need a parent or guardian's consent. All competitors must sign a waiver.    Part of the 4th of July Celebration!

Do you LOVE watermelon? Show us how much at the 11th Street Station Watermelon Eating Contest on Friday July 5 from 4 to 6 pm at 1101 Main Ave. This is a tournament-style contest with three age groups - 6 and under, 7 to 15, and 16 and older. A max of 8 entrants will be accepted for the 6 and under category, and a max of 16 for the 7 to 15 and 16+ groups. The winners of each match will be determined by weighing how much watermelon remains. Prizes for 1st and 2nd place. Last year's winner in the 16+ category ate 9.5 lbs!!! Pre-registration encouraged by texting 970-749-7204.    Part of the 4th of July Celebration!

A variety of delicious food and drink will be available at each of the events.  Gates open at 5:00, Event begins at 6:30   Avoid long lines and buy your ticket online!   Part of the 4th of July Celebration!

EsoTerra Ciderworks is all about applies! Bakers in the Junior (under 18) and Senior (18 or over) categories will submit a fresh-baked apple pie to be judged by area chefs. Once the winners have been selected, EsoTerra will serve $3 "taste" plates. All proceeds go to preserving heritage apple trees. Come early to see the beautiful designs before the pies are cut. Stay to taste the wonderful results! Call 970-422-8017 for more info.   Part of the 4th of July Celebration!

What do you need when it is HOT, HOT, HOT outside? A cold apple slushie! Watch or participate as teams of 3 each slam a frozen apple slushie (non-alcoholic) and compete for the fastest team time. This event is free to spectate. Entry fee is $15 per team. Call 970-422-8017 for more info.   Part of the 4th of July Celebration!

YES, NO, MAYBE. is an acoustic musical duo based in Durango, Colorado. Strings and powerful female vocals define the sound of this band. Enjoy guitar, mandolin, and bass with classic covers ranging from Sam Cooke to Elton John to the Talking Heads. This band engages and entertains their audiences with professional live sound and musical presence. Vocals, strings, and smiles? This event is free. While listening to YES, NO, MAYBE, purchase and enjoy a dinner and drink from one of the eight unique and delicious food trucks at 11th Street Station - Durango's Premier Culinary Collective.   Part of the 4th of July Celebration!

This Family Friendly Vaudeville Style Magic Show features 5 big stage illusions. See a woman cut into thirds, pierced with swords, vanished into thin air, and the Fastest Trick in the West. By using character skits, and flawless magic technique, Mysto (the Master Magician and his lovely Assistant Alyssa) bring their audiences back to a simpler time of joy, wonder, amazement, and just good ole-fashioned FUN. Ticket price: $20. Door open at 7 pm. Show 7:30 pm. All ages. All minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their legal guardian.    Part of the 4th of July Celebration!

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 local singer songwriter Leah Orkowski, followed by a dynamic performance from the Durango Aerial Arts and Acrobatic Circus. The music begins at 7:00 pm. The movie will begin 15 minutes after sunset. This event is free. Popcorn and sodas are available for purchase.   Part of the 4th of July Celebration!

Win a $50 gift card for solving the puzzle in the Scavenger Hunt! The Hunt starts Wednesday July 3. Pick up an instruction sheet at the Durango Welcome Center, then solve the clue to the first location. Go there to get your letter/number/symbol, and your clue to the next location. Once you have found all 13 locations, rearrange the letters/numbers/symbols to form a phrase. Submit your completed instruction sheet by 5 pm on Saturday July 6. Three lucky people will win a $50 gift card!   Part of the 4th of July Celebration!

You, too, can be an artist! Saunter over to Hermosa Café and pick up a paintbrush to participate in the community mural. Each year Hermosa Café provides a huge canvas, paints and some outlines to create a Patriotic Mural. Fun for adults - and also great for kids while adults are having tea and coffee! It is interesting to watch the picture emerge over the four days.   Part of the 4th of July Celebration!

Lu'Ann Reeder and Emily Spencer have been performing together since 2018, providing their audiences with an exquisite acoustic experience. Reeder plays guitar and is the lead vocal, while Spencer plays the mandolin and provides harmony. This duo covers tunes from the '50s, '60s, '70s, and '80s. Relax and enjoy a wonderful afternoon listening. This event is free. While listening to Reeder and Spencer, purchase and enjoy a lunch and drink from one of the eight unique and delicious food trucks at 11th Street Station - Durango's Premier Culinary Collective.   Part of the 4th of July Celebration!

The Good Fight Boxing Gym presents a USA Boxing -sanctioned amateur showcase - the first of its kind in Durango! Approximately 20 bouts will be fought during the day, drawing USA Boxing athletes, coaches, and families from multiple states. New to boxing? Join us at the beautiful Main Mall where a full-size boxing ring is erected to showcase boxers of all ages and backgrounds. Stores will be open in the Main Mall for spectators and shoppers. Proceeds from the event will support The Good Fight Scholarship Fund. Ticket price: $20 for full day wristband. $5 for quick view of a few bouts with an experienced fighter to explain the sport as you watch. Ticket info on the website.   Part of the 4th of July Celebration!

Show off your carving skills by entering the 11th Street Station Halving Contest on Saturday July 6 at 2 pm at 1101 Main Ave. This is a tournament-style contest with three age groups - 6 and under, 7 to 15, and 16 and older. Contestants will be provided with an age-appropriate utensil and will cut in half food items from the 11th Street Station food trucks. The most even cut advances to the next round. Prizes for 1st and 2nd place. Pre-registration encouraged by texting 970-749-7204.    Part of the 4th of July Celebration!

A variety of delicious food and drink will be available at each of the events.  Gates open at 5:00, Event begins at 6:30   Avoid long lines and buy your ticket online!   Part of the 4th of July Celebration!

Hot diggity dog! Join the Hot Dog Eating Contest at 11th Street Station, located at 1101 Main Ave., on Saturday July 6 starting at 5 pm. Three age groups - 6 and under, 7 to 15, and 16 and older - with a max of 10 contestants per age group. Whoever eats the most hot dogs and buns in the time limit wins! Time limits are: 6 and under, 2 minutes; 7 to 15, 3 minutes; and 16 and older 4 minutes. Prizes for 1st and 2nd place. Pre-registration encouraged by texting 970-749-7204.    Part of the 4th of July Celebration!

I AM Hologram is a one-man band from the deserts of the Southwest who uses all his limbs to create unique soundscapes using stream of consciousness. Musician Richard Nihil is an artis, a photographer, a poet, a traveler, and an Army Veteran. Although he spends most of his time in Arizona, he travels extensively, playing music. His catalog includes over 1500 songs, featuring music from the 1020's to the 2020's. He has an impressive range, with music from Big Band, Country, Classic Rock, Delta Blues, Punk, Irish Traditional, Grunge, Hip Hop, Metal, Folk, and New Wave. This event is free. While listening to I AM Hologram, purchase and enjoy a dinner and drink from one of the eight unique and delicious food trucks at 11th Street Station - Durango's Premier Culinary Collective.   Part of the 4th of July Celebration!

This Family Friendly Vaudeville Style Magic Show features 5 big stage illusions. See a woman cut into thirds, pierced with swords, vanished into thin air, and the Fastest Trick in the West. By using character skits, and flawless magic technique, Mysto (the Master Magician and his lovely Assistant Alyssa) bring their audiences back to a simpler time of joy, wonder, amazement, and just good ole-fashioned FUN. Ticket price: $20. Door open at 7 pm. Show 7:30 pm. All ages. All minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their legal guardian.   Part of the 4th of July Celebration!