We will have a pie contest, sak races, bike races, and so much more! We will also have the best fireworks display in Colorado!
See you there!
OTHER FIREWORKS DISPLAYS AROUND OUR AREA
Sky Sox
July 2nd and 3rd Fireworks displays after the ball games. Tickets start at just $8 and can be purchased online and printed at home at http://www.skysox.com/, over the phone by calling (719) 591-SOXX (7699) or in person at Security Service Field located at 4385 Tutt Blvd.
Manitou Springs:
July 4th The Manitou Springs will be having their fireworks display pending any change in weather or fire conditions. Donations to the MSFD for putting on the event are greatly appreciated! Currently it is on schedule to take place and the actual location will be dependant upon conditions. As we get closer to the 4th of July you may get updated information by contacting either the MSFD at 719 685-1444 or The Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce at 719 685-5089
Friday July 3rd Fort Carson Independence Day celebration: Fun run begins at 8 a.m. from the Special Events Center. Registration begins at 6 a.m. Free activities begin at 4 p.m. in Ironhorse Park, including horseshoe pitching, pie-eating and watermelon-eating contests, music, food and beverages. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. Events open to anyone who has identification card access to Fort Carson.
A family Fourth:
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, 30 th Street at Gateway Road. Music, scavenger hunt, horseshoes, carnival games and readings of the Declaration of Independence, Gettysburg Address and America the Beautiful. Admission: $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and teens, $1 for children ages 6-12. Military families admitted free with ID, 578-6777.
Colorado Springs Jazz festival and fireworks: July 4th Music begins at 11 a.m. with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Otis Taylor, Magic Dave and the New Mules featuring Easy Bill, Miles-Rinsky Project, 2 1/3, Johnny and the Jukes and EastinWest; food, crafts, artist colony, kids' activities and fireworks, with the Colorado Springs Philharmonic, at dusk, Memorial Park, Union Boulevard and Pikes Peak Avenue, free, http://www.hispanianews.com/archive/2003/06/19/02.htm or 579- 6559.
Rocky Mountain Classic:
July 4th Preliminary and warm-up racing at noon; opening ceremonies 3 to 3:50 p.m.; Tiny Barge and the Big Chill, Last Band on Earth and Accidental Superhero at 7:15 p.m. with fireworks afterward, Pikes Peak International Raceway, $20, (888) 306-7223.
Woodland Park old fashioned Fourth:
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Memorial Park; fireworks show at dusk at Woodland Park Middle School, 600 E. Kelley's Road.
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ourth of July celebration in Cripple Creek:
RockFish providing music, food and fireworks at dusk, City Park, Bennett Avenue, Cripple Creek, free, 689-3461. Barbecue at the Double Eagle Hotel & Casino, 442 E. Bennett Ave., 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Fountain:
July 4th Fountain Riding & Roping Club hosts a barrel race and roping competition with about $2,000 in prizes; 3 p.m., practice; 5 p.m., ceremony and patriotic costume contest; 6 p.m., competition. Call 382- 5735 for information.
Green Mountain Falls Fourth of July celebration:
July 4th Refreshments and fireworks at dusk near the lake, Green Mountain Falls, free, (800) 780-9667.
Monument/Palmer Lake:
4pm arts and crafts fair and barbecue at Tri-Lakes Center for the ArtsDusk: Palmer Lake Fireworks Extravaganza!
