Fourth of July Celebration

Since 1927, the Fourth of July in Steamboat Springs has celebrated more than national pride – it’s an annual opportunity for the Yampa Valley community to honor our Western heritage.  

The day is celebrated with fun for all. Events like the largest Pro Rodeo event of the summer and a hometown parade are deep-rooted Independence Day traditions we’re excited to bring back again this year.

Parade Registration

Steamboat Springs community groups are strongly encouraged to join forces to create a float. Judging will occur in front of the judge’s stage on the corner of 8th & Lincoln Ave. Performances will be judged on originality, creativity, and spirit in the following categories.

Pricing:

Community Group & Non-Profit: $125
For Profit Business & Political Party: $275

Registration opens on May 19th & will close end of the day on June 27, 2025. Learn more about parade float participation below.

Fourth of July Schedule 2025

MONDAY, JUNE 30

8 - 10 AM Ski Jump Training, Howelsen Hill 

TUESDAY, JULY  1

8 - 10 AM Ski Jump Training, Howelsen Hill 

WEDNESDAY, JULY  2

8 - 10 AM Ski Jump Training, Howelsen Hill 

THURSDAY, JULY  3

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM HS8, HS45, and HS75 Ski Jump Competition, Howelsen Hill 
7:30 PM Pro Rodeo Series, Brent Romick Arena

FRIDAY, JULY 4

7:00 AM - 9:30 AM Lion's Club Pancake Breakfast, Little Toots Park
9:15 AM Nordic Combined 1K run
9:30 AM 3k Roller Ski
10:00 AM Fourth of July Parade, Presented by Yampa Valley Bank, Downtown Steamboat, Lincoln Avenue
11:00 - 2:30 PM Elimination Jump Competition, Howelsen Hill
5:30 PM Eric Delaney’s Taste Test Free Concert, Steamboat Ski Resort
7:00 PM John Papa Gros Free Concert, Steamboat Ski Resort
7:30 PM Pro Rodeo Series, Brent Romick Arena
9:00 PM Drone Show, Steamboat Ski Resort

View the full calendar of events for the Fourth of July weekend by clicking on the link below. Please continue to check back as more events will be added to the 2024 Cowboys' Roundup Days weekend schedule as they become available.

Parking & Transportation

Multiple city streets from 12th to 5th St. will be closed from 6 AM to 2 PM on July 4, so please plan accordingly. The traffic plan will divert eastbound traffic to Yampa St. and westbound traffic to Oak St. Parking will be extremely limited downtown; we recommend carpooling and parking at the Rodeo Grounds, Howelsen Hill, Steamboat Springs High School, or the Stockbridge Transit Center (see bus schedules here). The police department will be ticketing for failure to follow special event parking.

Expect traffic delays due to street closures and the alternate traffic route. The traffic detour is in place to ensure that emergency vehicles can quickly and safely navigate through the town in case of  emergency. We appreciate your understanding as we work to keep everyone safe.