Summit County Citizens Voice

Holiday also features chalk art, trail running, mountain bike racing

Rusted Root. Click on the image to go to the band's website.

By Jenney Coberly

BRECKENRIDGE — The High Country will rock to the sounds of Rusted Root on Independence Day, as the Pittsburgh-based band plays a free 2 p.m. show at the Riverwalk Center.

According to Denver Westword, “When Rusted Root formed in Pittsburgh in 1990, it made a world-beat influenced splash with a series of releases throughout the decade. During this creative period, the band released its most commercially successful song, “Send Me On My Way.” The tune, which has been used on soundtracks for films like Matilda and Ice Age, features the hard-driving percussion and vocal style that have come to define the group’s sound.”

Read the full article in Westword, which includes an interview with band founder and singer/guitarist Michael Glabicki by Nick Hutchinson. The non-ticketed show will take place at 2 p.m. at the Riverwalk Center.

Click for more great 4th of July events, including the parade and fireworks.

Other events include the weekend-long July Art Festival, annually ranked one of the top art shows in the United States. In addition, the Breckenridge Arts District opens their doors Saturday, July 2 for kids’ make-and-take art projects and a sidewalk chalk art competition with cash prizes and more.

The holiday weekend will also feature the Independence Day 10K Trail Run and the annual Firecracker 50 mountain bike race, part of the USA Cycling Pro Ultra Endurance Tour.

Barney Ford Museum

The July 4 parade begins at 9:30 a.m. on Main Street. The Breckenridge Heritage Alliance will host a garden party for the parade.

Enjoy coffee, mimosas, and a breakfast spread on the Barney Ford House Lawn and watch the parade from the best seats on Main Street.

The cost is $40/person, $75/couple and $15 for kids 12 and under. Reservations are strongly recommended. Please call 970-453-9767 to reserve your spot or email info@breckheritage.com.

The weekend culminates with a patriotic concert at the Riverwalk Center by the National Repertory Orchestra. Lawn seating is free and reserved indoor tickets will be available beginning June 30.

Fireworks follow the concert.

Visit GoBreck.com for a complete event schedule.

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