Yampa's signature Fourth of July party celebrates 50 years

Yampa's signature Fourth of July party celebrates 50 years

The town of 400 residents has long celebrated big on Independence Day, but dwindling volunteers is putting the party at risk. As Yampa marks its 50th year of official Fourth of July celebrations, the small town’s trademark traditions — broom polo and horse race on Moffatt Avenue, parade, games, fireworks and 3rd-of-July community picnic — continue to take place only through the hard work of a team of ever-dwindling volunteers.Home to about 400 r…