Tag: 4th of july
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Colorado pilots prepare for summer of fly-ins, flyovers, major aviation celebrations
Colorado’s aviation community is gearing up for a busy summer filled with fly-ins, airshows, educational events and coordinated flyovers marking the nation’s 250th anniversary of independence. The Colorado Division of Aeronautics highlighted the season in its June 24 “Hetty’s Hangar” newsletter, encouraging pilots and enthusiasts to participate in events across the state. A centerpiece of…
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Monument, Palmer Lake ready to celebrate Independence Day with annual traditions
The Tri-Lakes area is preparing to celebrate Independence Day with its largest and longest-running small-town Fourth of July traditions, as Monument and Palmer Lake welcome thousands of residents and visitors for a full day of patriotic festivities on July 4. Celebrating the United States of America’s 250th birthday this year, from an early morning fun…
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Colorado Springs kids participate in ‘World’s Largest Swimming Lesson’
Annual event promotes water safety ahead of busy July 4 weekend
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New home for Colorado Springs Philharmonic’s Fourth of July concert, fireworks
After more than half a century the Colorado Springs Philharmonic has new digs for its annual Fourth of July concert. “Star-Spangled Symphony,” followed by a fireworks show in partnership with Colorado Springs Sports Corp, will now take place at Ford Amphitheater, the new outdoor venue on the city’s north side, with capacity for almost 10,000.…
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The top 10 things to look for in sports from Colorado Springs this upcoming week, starting Sunday
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save No. 10 NBA free agency starts Sunday No. 9 NASCAR’s top teams are at Chicago Sunday and Daytona on Saturday No. 8 The Colorado Rapids host the New England Revolution in their traditional Fourth of…
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The top 10 things to look for in sports from Colorado Springs this upcoming week, starting Sunday
No. 10 NBA free agency starts Sunday No. 9 NASCAR’s top teams are at Chicago Sunday and Daytona on Saturday No. 8 The Colorado Rapids host the New England Revolution in their traditional Fourth of July fireworks game No. 7 The Tour de France cycling race starts Saturday No. 6 Tennis Grand Slam Wimbledon starts…
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A Fourth of July without fireworks can still be a blast
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A Fourth of July without fireworks doesn’t mean a Fourth of July without fun. As drought conditions and wildfires prompted several communities to scrap fireworks shows across Colorado and the Pikes Peak region, many people still found ways to enjoy the holiday. At Manitou Springs’…
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A Fourth of July without fireworks can still be a blast
A Fourth of July without fireworks doesn’t mean a Fourth of July without fun. As drought conditions and wildfires prompted several communities to scrap fireworks shows across Colorado and the Pikes Peak region, many people still found ways to enjoy the holiday. At Manitou Springs’ Soda Springs Park, several hundred gathered Wednesday afternoon for a…
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‘Star Wars’ and fireworks for Fourth of July in Colorado Springs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Composer John Williams is famous for scoring films such as “E.T. the Extra Terrestrial” and the original “Star Wars” series. On Wednesday, the Colorado Springs Philharmonic will play one song from each of these critically acclaimed science fiction films before fireworks light up the starry…
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‘Star Wars’ and fireworks for Fourth of July in Colorado Springs
Composer John Williams is famous for scoring films such as “E.T. the Extra Terrestrial” and the original “Star Wars” series. On Wednesday, the Colorado Springs Philharmonic will play one song from each of these critically acclaimed science fiction films before fireworks light up the starry sky. “I’m a huge John Williams fan,” said Thomas Wilson,…