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. Deep-rooted Independence Day traditions like the largest Pro Rodeo Series event of the summer and a hometown parade will be happening again in Steamboat Springs! 

We’re excited to present this year’s parade theme,  “A Salute to Dog Town USA”, which will include Grand Marshals Elaine Hicks, Executive Director at Routt County Humane Society, and Kathy Connell, President of Steamboat Digs Dogs. Review weekend events, transportation logistics, and how to participate below so you can be ready for this special celebration.

Fireworks and Preventing Wildfires

Steamboat Springs will not offer a firework display as part of its Independence Day Celebration. Our community places a high value on wildfire prevention, and we thank visitors and residents in advance for not using fireworks in Steamboat Springs this Fourth of July.  Learn more about preventing wildfires.

This year, head up to Steamboat Resort to watch the sky come alive with the sky-illuminating drone show.

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.

Pricing:

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

The deadline to register is 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
3:00 PM DJ Set with DJ Jus, Steamboat Resort
5:30 PM Banshee Tree Free Concert, Steamboat Resort
7:00 PM MarchFourth Free Concert, Steamboat Resort
7:30 PM Pro Rodeo Series, Brent Romick Arena
9:00 PM Sky-Illuminating Drone Show, Steamboat Resort
9:30 PM DJ Jus, Steamboat Resort

SaturDAY, JULY 5

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Farmer's Market, Yampa Stree
7:30 PM Pro Rodeo Series, Brent Romick Arena

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 2025 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. Turning onto side streets from Oak St. will not be permitted.  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 issuing tickets for failure to follow special event parking regulations.

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.