Tag: fourth of july
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Old Fashioned Fun
Woodland Park celebrated its 60th Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration in Memorial Park. With the United States celebrating its 250th birthday and Colorado its 150th, the event has special significance.
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GUEST OPINION: Freedom is a commitment of the people, not a guarantee
Two hundred and fifty years ago today, a group of ordinary people signed their names to an extraordinary idea. Not a law handed down from a king. Not a tradition inherited from centuries past. An idea that ordinary citizens could govern themselves. On this Fourth of July, Colorado has its own reason to celebrate. This…
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America turns 250: Here’s where Colorado is throwing the party
Forget blowing out candles. America prefers a blowout celebration. Trading goodie bags for the gift of independence and the birthday song for the national anthem, the United States is celebrating its 250th birthday this Fourth of July. Since it’s not every day a country celebrates its semiquincentennial, when it does, apparently the proper gift is…
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From symphonies to sports: Where to watch fireworks fly this Fourth of July
Across Colorado, stadiums, parks and amphitheaters are trading ordinary plans for firework finales, patriotic music and enough family fun to keep Uncle Sam busy all weekend. By the time the first firework explodes over Colorado this Fourth of July, you could be cheering from the stands at a Colorado Springs Switchbacks match, singing along with…
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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 interdependence at the heart of American independence | Vince Bzdek
Way up high in one of the gables of the Jefferson Memorial, a pediment sculpture depicts the renowned Committee of Five. The sculpture is a reminder that the Declaration of Independence was not the work of one man, Thomas Jefferson, but rather a close collaboration of five illustrious Founders. That’s right, the writing of our…
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21 All-American movies to enjoy on the Fourth of July
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Independence Day conjures up images of sparklers, hot dogs, fireworks and Will Smith saving the planet from aliens. To get into the proper spirit before watching the rockets’ red glare, first spend some high-quality time in your air-conditioned dwelling and view some uplifting movies. This…
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21 All-American movies to enjoy on the Fourth of July
Independence Day conjures up images of sparklers, hot dogs, fireworks and Will Smith saving the planet from aliens. To get into the proper spirit before watching the rockets’ red glare, first spend some high-quality time in your air-conditioned dwelling and view some uplifting movies. This handy list is sure to provide something to get you…
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PHOTOS: Fourth of July Celebrations
Scenes from the Monument Hill Kiwanis 4th of July Parade in Monument and the Old Colorado Springs 4th of July Celebration on Thursday, July 4, 2019.