Traditions

Veterans Day Parade

2014 marks the 15th year of the Colorado Springs Veterans Day Parade. This year’s theme recognizes the celebrations and remembrance’s of the past as the parade looks to continue honoring veterans in the future.  Come and celebrate our Veterans at this years parade! Date:  November 8, 2014 Time:  10:00 am Location:  Downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado…

27th annual High Country Toy Run

Colorado Springs, CO The biggest & best toy run making Christmas better for local kids.  Huge raffle and auction at the post run party at Cowboys nightclub.  Free USMC ride pin for every participant.  Admission: 1 new toy per person. Would YOU or YOUR COMPANY like to help make Christmas better for THOUSANDS of Kids…

Great Pumpkin Run at Venetucci Farm

The Pikes Peak Community Foundation is excited to present the Annual Great Pumpkin Run at Venetucci Farm. Come out for a great morning and run, walk, jog or just cheer our runners on!There will be a 5K and 10K Run. First 600 entries will receive a race cap. We will once again offer the Little…

Fountain Fall Festival and Parade

The Fountain Fall Festival is an annual event in the Fountain Valley area. The parade starts at 10 am along Santa Fe Avenue in front of Fountain-Fort Carson Middle School 515 N. Santa Fe Avenue, Fountain, CO. After the parade is the Fall Festival at Metcalfe Park with fun activities for the entire family from…

Fountain Fall Festival Pancake Breakfast

The JRTOC is holding the Fountain Fall Festival Pancake Breakfast at Fountain Middle School. The annual fundraiser supports local students in the Fountain Valley area and is held each year before the Fountain Fall Festival Parade. Where: Fountain Middle School 515 N. Santa Fe Avenue, Fountain, CO When: 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. Rates : Adults,…

Pikes Peak or Bust Parade in Downtown Colorado Springs

The 74th Annual Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Parade is July 8, 2014, in downtown Colorado Springs (on Tejon, from St. Vrain to Vermijo). Free to watch and fun for the whole family, this beloved Western cultural event kicks off the annual Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo in grand fashion. Money raised by parade entries…

Fourth of July Pancake Breakfast in Security

The Annual Fourth of July Pancake Breakfast with the Security Fire Departments is on. The Security Firefighters will serve pancakes for breakfast along with orange juice and coffee. There will also be music and entertainment during the Fourth of July pancake breakfast and firetrucks on display. This is a fun event for the whole family.…

Western Heritage Days in Colorado

El Paso County, Colorado – Commissioner Dennis Hisey, Chair of the Board of El Paso County Commissioners, joined Kate Watson, 2014 Girl of the West, and her Aide, Rachael Braaten Watson, and City Councilman Keith King on horseback this morning for the traditional Rodeo Token Ceremony on the steps of the historic 1903 El Paso…

Springs Spree This Weekend in Colorado Springs

Springs Spree is this weekend at Memorial Park.  This year’s event runs Saturday and Sunday with music and entertainment for the whole family.  There is a carnival with rides, bungee trampoline, obstacle course and an inflated ball-run. Country music singers James Otto and Kelleigh Bannen will perform along with Brothers Osborne and several other bands.  There…

Colorado State Fair Announces Entertainment Lineup for 2014

The Colorado State Fair entertainment series lineup for 2014 has been released.  Tickets go on sale June 7 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased by clicking here,  by calling 866-461-6556, or visiting the Colorado State Fairgrounds. “Each ticket also gives fans the option of coming early and enjoying a full day at the fair…

ATTEND THE 2014 Colorado Springs WESTERN Street Breakfast

Wear your western boots, hat, and gear and come downtown to celebrate our western heritage on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 from 5:30-9:00AM at the corner of Pikes Peak and Tejon for the 54th Colorado Springs Western Street Breakfast. Breakfast is prepared and served by Fort Carson volunteers; $5.00 will get you eggs, pancakes, milk, coffee,…

Chocolate Bunny Walk and Egg Hunt in Fountain

Meet a live rabbit and learn about all things rabbit via a fun, interactive slide show.  Then go for a relaxed walk to look for eggs along the trail and in the woods.  Goodies exchanged for eggs at the nature center.  For children ages 2-10 with an adult.  Three different times available. ($5.00/member child, $7.00/non-member child. …

NORAD Santa Tracking is On

Every year NORAD tracks Santa Claus has he travels on his sled giving gifts to boys and girls around the world.  You can track Santa Clause along with NORAD by going to www.noradsanta.org.  Once you get there click on the blue world globe.  Last time I checked he had already delivered 930,476,350 gifts.  He was last…

Fountain Valley Christmas Light Tour

Celebrate the Christmas season with a light tour in the Fountain Valley.   Fountain Lights with Music  100 Autumn Harvest Ct Security Lights  101 Tewa Dr Security Lights 108 Tewa Dr Animated Lights 5526 Marbou Way Animated Lights 252 Cunningham Dr Animated lights 10066 Rolling Ridge Rd Please contact us to add your Christmas Light…

Cowboy Christmas in Fountain

Historical downtown Fountain Colorado will be celebrating its annual Cowboy Christmas on December 14, 2013 from 10 am to 3 pm.  The events will be at 116 Main Street. There will be tractor hay rides, craft fair, local choirs, bands and dancers from the Fountain Arts Center.  There will be food and craft vendors along with activities…

8th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration

Bring the entire family to the 8th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration on Tuesday, December 3 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Widefield Community Center! Festivities include hayrides, kids craft, local food vendors, caroling, Santa, holiday shopping, photo booth, cookie and hot drink. Donate non-perishable food items and gently used coats to be distributed…