Celebrate Independence Day at Beaver Creek July 4 with live music, fireworks

Celebrate the birth of our nation under the blue skies of Beaver Creek this July 4th with live music and fireworks on the back lawn next to the Centennial Express Lift. Bring the whole family and enjoy the outdoors by day with activities such as scenic chairlift rides, guided hikes and thrilling mountain bike rides and by night enjoy performances from The Back in the Day Band and Bruce in the USA, a tribute to Bruce Springsteen and the E St. Band, followed by a brilliant fireworks display.

Concert gates open at 5 p.m. with The Back in the Day Band taking the stage at 6 p.m. and Bruce in the USA taking the stage at 8 p.m. Fireworks top off the evening beginning around 9:30 p.m.

Experience a New England beach side tradition in the heart of the Rockies high atop Beaver Creek Mountain at the 19th annual Beano's Cabin Fourth of July Clam Bake and Barbeque from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 4. Enjoy a buffet of seafood and barbecue fare plus a variety of salads and desserts. Mac and cheese and chicken fingers will be offered for the little ones. Live music and lawn games are offered for kids and adults. Cost is $55 for adults and $25 for children ages 6-12 and kids 5 and under dine for free. Shuttles will bring guests to and from Beano's Cabin between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Reservations are required. Call (970) 754-3463.

Escape to Beaver Creek for a July 4th getaway and take advantage of lodging options starting at just $76 per person per night, based on double occupancy at The Charter at Beaver Creek.

During the holiday weekend, don't miss out on a special performance from Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone at the Vilar Performing Arts Center on Saturday, July 2 at 8 p.m. Noone and Herman's Hermits have sold more than 80 million records with hits including “I'm Into Something Good”, “No Milk Today” and “I'm Henry the VIII I Am” and continue to play to sold-out crowds all over the world. Tickets are $48 and are available online at www.vilarpac.org or by phone at 888-920-2787.

For more information on the Independence Day Celebration at Beaver Creek and other summer events and activities visit www.beavercreek.com.