#VailBen Dispatch 8: Fourth of July in Vail is Better Than Candy

Benjamin in front of the Vail Resorts float, “Vail Welcomes the World.”

Behind a tall chain-link fence in the subterranean garage of the Lodge at Vail sat a giant beach ball—bigger than any beach ball I’d ever seen. Painted to resemble the Earth, it would eventually sit at the center of a Fourth of July float titled “Vail Welcomes the World.” As the float’s mastermind, Vail Resorts’ Bobbi Titter, was giving me a tour of this makeshift workshop late last week, she admitted she was a bit concerned. The blue and green beach ball might be too big, she said. When upwards of 30,000 people lay eyes on your Vail America Days parade float, there is a lot one worries about.

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Vail opens for Summer Operations

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There’s always something happening in Vail

If you thought that Vail in the summer was just a sleepy little ski town waiting for winter, think again.

Events are happening just about every day, all summer long. We’ve listed just a sampling so if you have questions about the specific days you’ll be visiting Vail, make sure to ask us in the comment section below!

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The GoPro Mountain Games return to Vail June 5 – 8!

There’s no better way to kick off summer in the Rockies than with the largest celebration of mountain sport and lifestyle in the country: the GoPro Mountain Games, June 5 – 8 in Vail.

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April 20th, 2014 – Closing Day at Vail

The 2013/14 season is coming to a close and there are plenty of reasons to celebrate! From the incredible snow conditions to the spectacular roster of events, the 51st season at Vail has been a great one.

Planning to join us on Closing Day this Sunday, April 20th? Here’s the low-down on what to expect:

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Spring Back to Vail 2014

Don’t miss it! Spring Back to Vail is the largest end of season celebration in the Rocky Mountains. This year’s festivities span over two weekends including free live concerts, the World Pond Skimming Championships presented by Red Bull, Bud Light après after-dark parties, Red Bull Great Race 2.0, base area giveaways, and so much more!

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The Spirit of Pink Vail

Fight cancer with Pink Vail on April 5th, to benefit the Shaw Regional Cancer Center. 

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