This year’s Fourth of July parade route has changed.
After several years of modifying the parade route to accommodate construction and road closures, the Town of Pagosa Springs has chosen to move the parade off U.S. 160 to a route that travels down Hot Springs Boulevard, Apache Street and South 5th Street.
This move will accommodate future construction on U.S. 160 and not affect the normal flow of highway traffic. More importantly, the change provides a significantly safer route for parade staff, volunteers, participants and viewers.
The parade will start on Hot Springs Boulevard at Spring Street (by the post office) and will continue down Apache Street and then down South 5th Street. Viewing is available along the entire parade route, including Yamaguchi Park.
Parking is available at the Town Hall, the Ross Aragon Community Center, Pagosa Springs High School and along the highway. There will be no parking along the parade route. Plan to access the high school parking lot from 8th Street as access from South 5th Street will be closed.
Road closures
Please take notice of the road closures listed below. The closures will be lifted once the parade has passed and pedestrian traffic clears.
Keep in mind that if you park in a parking area that exits along the parade route, you will have to wait to leave until the road re-opens.
From 7:30 to 10:30 a.m., the following roads will be closed for parade check-in and line-up:
• San Juan Street (by Mary Fisher Park), except for parade entries and residents.
• Reservoir Hill Trailhead parking area and Spring Street to Hot Springs Boulevard.
Road closures on the parade route will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the roads will remain closed until approximately 11:30 a.m. when parade congestion has cleared. Prior to 9:30 a.m., the roads will be open so that you can choose your viewing spot and drop off your chairs. There will be some bleacher seating along Yamaguchi Park.
The following is a list of road closures for the parade route:
• Hot Springs Boulevard from Springs Street to Apache Street.
• Apache Street to 6th Street.
• South 5th Street from Apache to the pickleball courts.
• Pirate Drive at South 5th Street.
Check out all the Fourth of July festivities at www.visitpagosasprings.com or contact the Visitor Center at (970) 585-1200.
We look forward to a fun and safe Fourth of July and can’t wait to see you.
