Events
Signature Events in the Pikes Peak Region
The 250 | 150 anniversaries are being celebrated locally, across Colorado and nationwide. Explore the amazing events that honor these historic milestones.
July 4th Events
July 4 | 4 am - 6 am OR 7 pm - 9 pm
5089 Pikes Peak Highway, Cascade, CO
Pikes Peak - America's Mountain Sunrise and Sunset
Experience the safe and scenic Pikes Peak Highway during sunrise openings & sunset viewings! Marvel at breathtaking alpine vistas, mountain reservoirs, and towering peaks as you ascend to the iconic 14,115-foot summit of America’s most renowned mountain.
NOTE: Be sure to also obtain your timed entry permit!
July 4 | 10 am - 4 pm | 3105 Gateway Rd, Colorado Springs, CO
FAMILY FOURTH at
Rock Ledge Ranch
Celebrate Independence Day at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site with patriotic parades, classic American treats, historic home tours, festival games, live music, and historic speeches that bring the holiday to life for all ages!
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July 4 | 10 am - 9:30 pm | 6990 Lake Street, Green Mountain Falls, CO
18th Annual Green Box Arts Festival and July 4th Parade
In celebration of America250, join us for a full day of festivities to kick off our 18th Annual Green Box Arts Festival! Come for one event, a few, or stay for the whole day — the line up is one you won’t forget.
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July 4 | 5:30 pm - 10 pm | 95 Spectrum Loop, Colorado Springs, CO
Star Spangled Symphony
at Ford Amphitheater
Celebrate America’s 250th Independence Day at Ford Amphitheater with the Colorado Springs Philharmonic, patriotic classics, pop hits, a Star Wars suite, and a fireworks finale beneath Pikes Peak.
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August 1st Events
Aug 1 | 4:30 am - 6:30 am OR 6:45 pm - 8:30 pm | 5089 Pikes Peak Highway, Cascade, CO
Pikes Peak - America's Mountain Sunrise and Sunset
Experience the safe and scenic Pikes Peak Highway during sunrise openings & sunset viewings! Marvel at breathtaking alpine vistas, mountain reservoirs, and towering peaks as you ascend to the iconic 14,115-foot summit of America’s most renowned mountain.
NOTE: Be sure to also obtain your timed entry permit!
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Aug 1 | 10 am - 2 pm | 215 S. Tejon St.
Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado 150th Celebration at Pioneers Museum
​Saturday, August 1, 2026 is Colorado’s 150th birthday! Join the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum for a celebration of 150 years of statehood. Enjoy live music, food trucks, family-friendly activities, and of course, birthday cake.
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Aug 1 | 2 pm - 8 pm | 3105 Gateway Rd, Colorado Springs, CO
United We Rock Festival at
Rock Ledge Ranch
Celebrate America’s 250th and Colorado’s 150th anniversaries at the United We Rock Festival at the Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site! Enjoy live music, food trucks, craft vendors, whiskey tastings, and family-friendly western games with performances by Tony Exum, Jr. and other regional acts.
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Aug 1 | 10 am - 5 pm | 200 E Bennett Ave, Cripple Creek, CO
Colorado 150th Celebration in Cripple Creek
Celebrate Colorado’s 150th anniversary and America’s 250th in historic Cripple Creek, as Bennett Avenue transforms into a three-block festival of history, live music, food, motorcycles, and the fan-favorite Rocky Mountain Rambler 500.
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Add your event to the Regional Event Calendar
PeakRadar.com is the official host of the 250|150 event calendar for the Pikes Peak Region - El Paso, Teller, and Fremont counties. Add your event to the calendar so you can reach your audience during this historic milestone! Use the button below for instructions on how to submit your events, and be sure to choose America 250 | Colorado 150 as a secondary category on the event submission form.
Be Seen on the Statewide Calendar!
Colorado Events
Want your event to reach a wider audience? Explore the official state calendar on Colorado.com to see other celebrations happening across the state. To have your event featured there, you currently need to submit it through the state’s event submission page.
(Coming soon: events uploaded to the PeakRadar.com calendar will automatically appear on the state calendar, making statewide promotion easier than ever!)
View the Nationwide Calendar!
Semiquincentennial (250th Anniversary)
National Calendar
See how communities across the nation are commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States. The America 250 calendar highlights events large and small that honor our shared history and showcase the spirit of our country’s milestone celebration.