Telluride’s 4th of July Celebration

• Date: 7/4/2026
• Starts: 10:00 am
• Ends: 10:00 pm

July 4 @ 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

It’s not too early to start planning for 2026. We really do it up here: running races, parade, BBQ, family games in Town Park, airplane flybys, and fireworks. Here’s a breakdown of the day:

Rundola

The day kicks off with the Telluride Foundation’s Rundola, a recreational foot race to benefit the Telluride Foundation. Participants begin at the base of the gondola in the town of Telluride and finish at the top of the ridge adjacent to the San Sophia gondola mid-station. Get your sweat on for a good cause before the rest of the day’s festivities!

Parade

The Telluride 4th of July Parade begins at 11 a.m. on historic Main Street and is organized by the Telluride 4th of July Parade Committee.  The sidewalks are packed as locals and visitors cheer for goofy costumes, homemade floats, music, and an airplane fly-over provided by volunteers from the Colorado National Guard.

Fireworks

As the sun sets over the San Juan Mountains, the town collectively holds its breath for the unbelievable fireworks show. The firefighters shoot off the fireworks just above Town Park making for a display that you can see from almost anywhere in town. Enjoy the show from a blanket in the park, while enjoying a cocktail along Main Street, or from the top of the Gondola! Note that the fireworks are dependent upon the weather conditions. If wildfire danger is high, then it is likely that the town will cancel the fireworks for the safety of everyone in Telluride.