Things to Do in Colorado Springs This Week
Nothing confirmed for the next seven days yet. Here's what's coming up and the annual traditions worth planning a trip around.
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This week
No confirmed dates in the next seven days. Check the list below.
Every year in Colorado Springs
Annual events in calendar order from this month. Dates shift a little each year, so confirm on the official site.
First Saturday of December
Colorado Springs Festival of Lights Parade
Hour-long lit parade down Tejon Street through downtown. Snake-in starts at 5:50pm; about 80 entries.
Seasonal · Photo: Daniel Forster on Unsplash
Mid-January
Air Force vs Colorado College Hockey
The annual cross-town rivalry between the Air Force Falcons and the CC Tigers at Broadmoor World Arena. Cadets fill one end, CC kids the other.
Sports · Photo: Daniel Forster on Unsplash
Saturday closest to May 5
Colorado Springs Cinco de Mayo Festival
Two-day festival at America the Beautiful Park with mariachi sets, lowrider show, and a Saturday parade down Cascade Avenue.
Cultural · Photo: Daniel Forster on Unsplash
Late May
U.S. Air Force Academy Graduation Parade
Graduation week at USAFA including the Thunderbirds flyover at Falcon Stadium and the hat toss. Free public viewing of the parade on the Terrazzo.
Cultural · Photo: Daniel Forster on Unsplash
Mid-June
Garden of the Gods 10-Mile Run
Annual ten-mile road race entirely inside Garden of the Gods Park. About 800 runners; the park closes to cars until 10am.
Sports · Photo: Daniel Forster on Unsplash
Mid-June, kicking off the rodeo week
Western Street Breakfast
Free pancake breakfast for about 8,000 served on Tejon Street downtown. Cowboy bands play; the rodeo grand entry rides past after.
Food & drink · Photo: Daniel Forster on Unsplash
July 4
Colorado Springs Fourth of July at Memorial Park
All-day picnic in Memorial Park with bands on two stages and fireworks above Prospect Lake at dusk. Free; the lawn east of the lake gets best sightlines.
Seasonal · Photo: Daniel Forster on Unsplash
Mid-July
Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo
A four-night PRCA rodeo at the Norris-Penrose Event Center, running since 1937. One of the largest stops on the pro circuit between Cheyenne and Denver.
Sports · Photo: Daniel Forster on Unsplash
Labor Day weekend
Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off
About 70 hot-air balloons launch from Memorial Park over Prospect Lake. Saturday's balloon glow after dark is the most-photographed part.
Outdoor · Photo: Daniel Forster on Unsplash
Mid-September
Colorado Springs Philharmonic Season Opener
Opening-night gala concert at the Pikes Peak Center. The 2,000-seat hall is the orchestra's main house downtown.
Music · Photo: Collin Wigger on Unsplash
Late September
Pikes Peak Regional Air Show
Two-day air show at Colorado Springs Airport with U.S. military demo teams and warbird flights. Free general admission; flight-line tickets sell.
Outdoor · Photo: Daniel Forster on Unsplash
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