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!

Take a tour through the decorated storefronts of Downtown Durango in search of clues to win the 4th of July Scavenger Hunt! The Scavenger Hunt starts at 10:00 am on Thursday, July 3 and ends at 5:00 pm on Sunday, July 6. Participants can pick up a Scavenger Hunt map at the Welcome Center, any decorated storefront or download a copy here. At each clue location a number or letter will be provided to solve the final riddle. Participants turn in their completed maps to the Welcome Center by 5:00 pm on Sunday, July 6. A winner will be picked at random from qualifying entries. Prize: $50 Heart of Durango Gift Certificate redeemable at 93 Durango businesses.   Part of the 4th of July Celebration!

Join Durango Rotary and our wonderful community for our annual Fourth of July community breakfast! Enjoy a morning of delicious homemade food and positive community spirit at Rotary Park and VFW, adjacent to the scenic Animas River Trail.   Proceeds from this fundraising breakfast support projects of the Rotary Evening and Daybreak Clubs. Their focus is on education, food security, and humanitarian service. Both clubs provide grants to local nonprofits working to meet community needs.   Celebrate Independence Day with us and help make a positive impact in our community!   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!

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!

Take a tour through the decorated storefronts of Downtown Durango in search of clues to win the 4th of July Scavenger Hunt! The Scavenger Hunt starts at 10:00 am on Thursday, July 3 and ends at 5:00 pm on Sunday, July 6. Participants can pick up a Scavenger Hunt map at the Welcome Center, any decorated storefront or download a copy here. At each clue location a number or letter will be provided to solve the final riddle. Participants turn in their completed maps to the Welcome Center by 5:00 pm on Sunday, July 6. A winner will be picked at random from qualifying entries. Prize: $50 Heart of Durango Gift Certificate redeemable at 93 Durango businesses.   Part of the 4th of July Celebration!

Kick off your Independence Day with a creative spark! Stars & Sparkle is a special daytime glass workshop perfect for families, friends, or anyone looking for a fun activity before the fireworks begin.   Choose from a variety of festive fused glass projects:  Star Suncatcher or Wall Hanging – $25 (Pre-cut 5" star base—perfect for all ages!)  Spoon Rest – $40  Channel Dish – $55  We'll provide all the materials, guidance, and inspiration you need to make something beautiful and functional.    Part of the 4th of July Celebration!

Bring a blanket or chair to Buckley Park for a midday picnic and great music. Brats, veggie dogs, chicken curry sandwiches, and chips are on the menu at $12.00 per plate. The beer garden features Carver’s Brewing. The bands include iAM Music All Stars who play at 12:00 pm, followed by TBA band at 2:30 pm. Activities for all ages include face painting, henna tattoos, Ruby Balloon, and a great cornhole tournament. This event is free. Participants must purchase their food and drink.   Part of the 4th of July Celebration!

Join the race through obstacles on your strider bike! Step out of Buckley Park onto the 1200 Block of Main for a legit race course. Open to kids age XX to XX. Strider bikes, XXX and XX are allowed.   Register immediately before the race at the Devo Booth. Prizes: This event is Free.   Part of the 4th of July Celebration!

Calling all kids! Decorate, March & Celebrate! Red, white and blue is the color scheme, but use your imagination on how to turn your bike, wagon, trike, scooter or stroller into a float! Or create a costume and march. For kids ages 10 years old and under. Arrive early (2:30 pm) for our free decoration station, if you need some last-minute additions to your masterpiece. All children must be accompanied by a guardian. Families encouraged to join in the parade – as long as you are accompanying a 10 year old or under parade entrant.    Registration: Free, quick and easy from 2:30 pm to 2:55 pm.    Prizes: We will pick 3 winners from a hat of all registered entries for a $50 Heart of Durango gift card, redeemable at 93 businesses downtown.    Part of the 4th of July Celebration!

Celebrate freedom with a one MILE race down Durango's historic Main Avenue. Race the mile on a closed Main Avenue before the Main Parade begins! This running race down Main Avenue starts at 12th Street and proceeds south to College Drive where racers whip a u-turn and head for the finish line back at 12th Street. This is a fundraiser for local charities.   Ages: 7 and up. Qualifications: Must be able to complete a mile in under 16 minutes.   Prizes: For overall top 3 and age group prizes.   Entry Fee: $17.76 Until June 22nd. $25.00 June 23-30th. $40. July 1-4th. (Plus fees)   Registration: Online or register at Buckley Park between 3:00 pm and 3:45 pm.  Note: This is a running race. Join the Freedom 5K at 9 am for the run, walk, stroll, and saunter event.   Part of the 4th of July Celebration!

Celebrate Durango’s creative side! Hosted by the Durango Creative District, explore this evening of music, original performances, featured artist showcases and artisan pop-up markets all across town.    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 Wet & Wild. Certain blocks on Main Avenue will be designated a "Wet Zone!" Expect some imaginative floats as well as bands, singers, cyclists, fire engines and more. The Parade starts at College (6th Street) and Main Avenue at 4:30 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.   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 5:30 pm, High Country Hustle returns to start the party and get you on your feet and dancing. At 7:30 pm The Afrobeatniks 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, YiaYia’s Concessions, Tacos Carranzo, The Ice Cream Lady and more. The activities area features corn hole, face painting, henna tattoos, and Ruby Balloon.   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 5:30, Event begins at 7:00   Avoid long lines and buy your ticket online!   Part of the 4th of July Celebration!

Weather permitting, Zambelli Fireworks will light up the sky with a big-boom fireworks show starting at 9:15 pm. The launch zone is the Durango Dog Park. Fireworks will be visible from most of downtown Durango, and along Rim Drive, with the Transit Center as the best view area. This event is free.   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!

Take a tour through the decorated storefronts of Downtown Durango in search of clues to win the 4th of July Scavenger Hunt! The Scavenger Hunt starts at 10:00 am on Thursday, July 3 and ends at 5:00 pm on Sunday, July 6. Participants can pick up a Scavenger Hunt map at the Welcome Center, any decorated storefront or download a copy here. At each clue location a number or letter will be provided to solve the final riddle. Participants turn in their completed maps to the Welcome Center by 5:00 pm on Sunday, July 6. A winner will be picked at random from qualifying entries. Prize: $50 Heart of Durango Gift Certificate redeemable at 93 Durango businesses.   Part of the 4th of July Celebration!

Thirty USA Boxing certified amateur boxing matches right in downtown Durango! There will be food, beer, fights, and fun from noon to about 6:00 outside on 10th St between Main and Narrow Guage Ave. All proceeds benefit The Good Fight's scholarship fund!    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 Saturday, 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. Click the registration button to the right to sign up.    Part of the 4th of July Celebration!

It’s not summer until you have had watermelon! Join us at 4:00 pm to watch – or compete – in the watermelon eating contest sponsored by 11th Street Station. Contestants will be accepted for each of the three age categories – at 4:00 pm Ages 6 & under, at 4:30 pm Ages 7 to 15, and at 5:00 pm ages 16 & older. Prizes for 1st & 2nd Places. Early registration is strongly encouraged! Registration will end 15 minutes before the start for that age range, when all competitors must be present for check-in. Contestants under 18 years need a parent or guardian’s consent. This event is free to spectate. To register in advance, send the following information to events@eleventhstreetstation.com – first and last name, age, phone and email.    Part of the 4th of July Celebration!

Stroll down the Animas River Trail and stop at Rotary Park for an evening dinner and concert. The VFH Auxiliary is hosting an Ice Cream social in conjunction with the Southwest Civic Winds Jazz Concert. Prices: $3 Hot dog, $1 Chips, $1 Soda, and $2 per scoop of Ice cream..   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!

Take a tour through the decorated storefronts of Downtown Durango in search of clues to win the 4th of July Scavenger Hunt! The Scavenger Hunt starts at 10:00 am on Thursday, July 3 and ends at 5:00 pm on Sunday, July 6. Participants can pick up a Scavenger Hunt map at the Welcome Center, any decorated storefront or download a copy here. At each clue location a number or letter will be provided to solve the final riddle. Participants turn in their completed maps to the Welcome Center by 5:00 pm on Sunday, July 6. A winner will be picked at random from qualifying entries. Prize: $50 Heart of Durango Gift Certificate redeemable at 93 Durango businesses.   Part of the 4th of July Celebration!