La Veta Independence Day Parade

Kick off the Independence Day weekend in historic La Veta with a beloved hometown parade down Main Street, part of the statewide celebration of Colorado’s 150th anniversary of statehood.

Date: Friday, July 3, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Admission: Free
Location: Main Street, La Veta

Floats, classic cars, horses, and local organizations roll through the heart of downtown beneath the twin Spanish Peaks, with candy for the kids and small-town spirit on full display. It is a free, family-friendly tradition that draws neighbors and visitors alike.

Make a weekend of it in Spanish Peaks Country. The La Veta Art in the Park show runs the same weekend, the Cuchara Independence Day Parade follows on July 4, and fireworks light up Lathrop State Park on the Fourth. Wind along the Highway of Legends Scenic Byway and book a stay in La Veta, Cuchara, or Walsenburg.