The Rocky Mountain town of Boulder debuts 4th on Pearl this year, a music festival and street party that builds on its popular
Wednesday concert series at Pearl Street Mall. But first, start the morning at the Craig Towler Freedom 5/10k at Boulder Reservoir—a must in this famously
active town (psst: Spectating is just fine). Then, make your way to the pedestrian-friendly Pearl Street Mall to snag a cold one at the 4th on Pearl’s beer garden and boogie to live tunes from four bands spanning the musical genre spectrum. Fest-goers can take a free shuttle to Folsom Field for the 77-year-old
Ralphie’s Independence Day Blast—one of the rowdiest firework displays in the West, complete with a stadium-wide sing-a-long. Plan to stay at
St. Julien Hotel & Spa, conveniently stationed one block off Pearl Street. The hotel typically hosts a cookout with lawn games, too.