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• Remembering the veterans killed in TX train crash

  November 17, 2012 2:11 PM

  MIDLAND, Texas (AP) - With the thunderous crack of a freight train slamming into a parade float, instinct kicked in for Sudip Bose. A front-line physician in Iraq, Bose and other veterans instantly tended to the injured after the train traveling more than 60 mph in West Texas crashed into... more »

• Train crashes into trailer of veterans during parade

  November 15, 2012 7:25 PM

  MIDLAND, Texas (AP) - An event organizer says four people have died and 17 others are injured after the trailer they were riding on crashed into a train during a West Texas parade. "Show of Support" president and founder Terry Johnson tells the Midland Reporter-Telegram that a Union Pacific train... more »

• Veterans Parade held in downtown Pueblo

  November 10, 2012 5:08 PM

  Cheers went up on Union in downtown Pueblo as veterans marched through to the sounds of a marching band. It was the 11th Annual Pueblo Chieftain Veterans Day Parade put on by the Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce. Drew Dix was the Parade Marshall. He's a Congressional Medal of Honor... more »

• Veterans honored with parade in Avondale

  October 6, 2012 7:39 PM

  For the tenth year, a ceremony and parade in Avondale honors veterans and military men and women. All different branches of the military from around Colorado came together to be honored along Highway 50. Those living and those who have passed on were saluted and remembered with a 21-gun... more »

• People flock to Pueblo for the State Fair's Fiesta Day parade and activities

  September 2, 2012 6:02 PM

  It's the final Sunday of the Colorado State Fair and that means it's Fiesta Day. This morning, to celebrate, a parade took over Northern Avenue in Pueblo! People come from all over the state to celebrate this special day at the fair. From Mexican food to decorations, it's all about... more »

• Pueblo West Wet Parade brings in thousands of people

  July 4, 2012 6:30 PM

  If you wanted relief from the heat Wednesday morning, Pueblo West was the place to be. The tradition started as a fire chief in the 1970's spraying sweaty spectators, and now thousands of people fight in water wars, dump water on people they didn't even know, and enjoy the water... more »

• Graduation parade scheduled for Tuesday

  May 17, 2012 1:24 PM

  A parade for graduating seniors at the Air Force Academy is planned for Tuesday morning. The parade begins at 10 a.m. at Stillman Parade Field. This will be the last parade for the Class of 2012, as they turn over command of the Cadet Wing to the Class of... more »

• More cities consider parades for Iraq War vets

  February 3, 2012 12:24 PM

  ST. LOUIS (AP) - The St. Louis parade welcoming home Iraq War and other post-Sept. 11 veterans is spurring talk of similar parades in at least 10 other cities. Organizers of the parade that drew an estimated 100,000 observers and 20,000 participants in St. Louis on Jan. 28 say... more »

• Pearl Harbor veterans grand marshal parade Play Video

  November 4, 2011 8:58 PM

  This December marks the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. On Saturday, November 5th, in Colorado Springs and in Pueblo, we will will honor the many men and women who served in the armed forces with the Veterans Day Parade. Eight Pearl Harbor Survivors will be... more »

• Lexington puts on Sedentary Parade after being voted least active city

  October 10, 2011 8:50 AM

  LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - The mayor sat on a motorized couch, his feet up on a coffee table, as the Sedentary Parade did little of anything in Lexington. The event on Sunday in Kentucky spoofed Men's Health magazine's choosing of Lexington as the nation's least active city. The March... more »

• State Fair parade nearly underway

  August 27, 2011 12:15 PM

  The annual Colorado State Fair parade is just minutes away from beginning in downtown Pueblo. The route will travel along Main St. downtown. Spots are filling up fast, but there's still time to come out and enjoy the festivities if you're in the area. more »

• PrideFest 2011-- the coming of age

  July 17, 2011 1:07 AM

  PrideFest kicked off its two day celebration in Acacia Park in Colorado Springs today with Family Fun Day. There was face painting and games for the kids and shopping and live music for all to enjoy. The event turned twenty one this year, and as New York became the... more »

• Manitou Springs will glow tonight

  April 8, 2011 9:48 PM

  You will see yellow submarines, ladybugs, flamingos and many more shapes parading in Manitou Springs tonight. Kids from the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades at Manitou Springs Middle School, along with one grade of students from Manitou Springs High School, have spent countless hours making lanterns of all shapes and... more »

• Manitou Springs glows tonight

  April 8, 2011 5:07 PM

  Kids from the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades at Manitou Springs Middle School, along with one grade of students from Manitou Springs High School, have spent countless hours making lanterns of all shapes and sizes to showcase in their 4th annual Lantern Parade. A yellow submarine, ladybug, and a flamingo... more »

• There will be green in the streets

  March 11, 2011 6:40 PM

  Downtown Colorado Springs is going to be bleeding green on Saturday, March 12th. There will be floats, leprechauns, and much more at the 28th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. A 5K run kicks off the festivities at 10 a.m. That is followed by the kids "Leprechaun Fun Run" at... more »

• Carnival in New Orleans warms up under sunny skies

  March 6, 2011 8:02 PM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - With ideal weather as a backdrop, crowds poured onto the streets in the traditional warm-up for Carnival's big show on Mardi Gras. Sunday featured celebrity-laden parades - including CNN's Anderson Cooper, actress Kelly Ripa, the rock band Train and actor Andy Garcia. Also, of course,... more »

• A thriving event with lasting spice

  March 5, 2011 10:25 PM

  Fat Tuesday‘s celebration came early in Manitou Springs. Saturday marked the 19th year for the town's annual "Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook-off" and Mardi Gras Parade. The event has more economic impact than one may think. Over a dozen professional and amateur chefs gathered in Soda Springs Park to battle it... more »

• Colorado cancer survivor riding in Rose Parade

  January 1, 2011 10:45 AM

  BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - A 19-year-old living in Boulder who survived cancer thanks in part to a tissue donation is riding in today's Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif. Parker Simpson of Aurora had a tumor in his shoulder in high school. Simpson is now cancer-free and is... more »

• Party planned at Parade of Lights in Pueblo

  November 17, 2010 2:53 PM

  The Pueblo Parade of Lights adds a new event this year for children and families. Puebloans can get out of the cold and enjoy an old fashioned party at the old Federal Building (former downtown Post Office) at 5th and Main. The event runs from to 6:30 to 9:30... more »

• This weekend at the Colorado State Fair

  August 27, 2010 2:21 PM

  The Colorado State Fair is in full swing in Pueblo, including a Pancake Breakfast at the Gold Dust Saloon Saturday morning, followed by the State Fair Parade through downtown beginning at 10 am. Here's what's on the schedule this weekend-- Friday, August 27 Home Brew Competition... more »

• State Fair Parade happens Saturday

  August 24, 2010 3:21 PM

  The Colorado State Fair Parade happens Saturday in downtown Pueblo starting at 10 a.m. Spectators are expected to number around 40,000, as they watch more than 100 entries, including more than 20 bands. The parade starts on the Mesa Junction and runs through the Union Avenue Historic District and then... more »

• Colorado Springs gay pride festival turns 20

  July 19, 2010 8:23 AM

  A gay pride festival in Colorado Springs is turning 20. The Colorado Springs PrideFest marked two decades in Colorado Springs with a parade Sunday and a mass commitment ceremony for same-sex couples. Organizers say they saw a lot of protesters at Colorado Springs gay pride events in the... more »

• Rodeo week is here!

  July 13, 2010 5:43 PM

  The 70th Annual Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo gets underway Wednesday night in Colorado Springs and to kick off the festivities the Annual Rodeo Parade is rolling along Tejon Street downtown tonight. The parade begins at 6:30 this evening and will travel south on Tejon from St. Vrain to... more »

• Saddle up for Western Heritage events

  June 10, 2010 3:30 PM

  Western Heritage will be celebrated in Colorado Springs this month with the 70th Annual Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo. The rodeo is accompanied by a host of other events including the Range Ride, Street Breakfast and Parade. Here's a complete rundown of events: 50th Colorado Springs Street... more »

• Pomp, parade and falconry at AFA today

  May 25, 2010 9:00 AM

  The Air Force Academy Class of 2010 will turn over command of the cadet wing to the junior class this morning at Stillman Parade Field. The public is invited to attend this free event. No tickets are required. Shuttle buses will take you from the Cadet Field House to... more »

• AFA cadet parade this morning

  May 24, 2010 9:14 AM

  Graduation week is is full swing at the Air Force Academy, where the cadet wing will hold a parade Monday morning at 10. The Organizational Awards Parade features cadet squadrons receiving awards in the categories of leadership, military, academics and athletics will be honored. It will be held at Stillman... more »

• Udall among participants at Denver MLK parade

  January 18, 2010 10:13 AM

  U.S. Sen. Mark Udall will be among the participants at Denver's 25th annual parade honoring Martin Luther King Jr. The parade which starts at City Park Monday morning and ends at the Civic Center is one of the largest in the country. About 20,000 people participated in the parade last... more »

• Veterans Day parade in Pueblo Saturday

  November 6, 2009 11:51 AM

  Pueblo will honor veterans Saturday with a parade though the Union Ave. Historic District. The parade steps off at 10 am at the intersection of Union Ave. and B St. The parade route heads up Union Ave. to 1st St, left on 1st, ending at Greenwood. The Chamber of Commerce... more »

• Jack LaLanne honored with parade on 95th birthday

  October 7, 2009 7:46 PM

  Fitness legend Jack LaLanne looks better at 95 than some people who are 50 years younger. LaLanne celebrated his 95th in style Wednesday, riding an antique fire truck down Ellis Street in his hometown of San Francisco. His fans didn't wave--they did pushups and jumping jacks! The parade... more »

• Thousands crowd downtown to thank our troops

  August 30, 2009 8:32 AM

  About 45,000 people crowded downtown Colorado Springs for the Red, White and Brave parade to thank troops for their service in Iraq and Afghanistan. Service members from every base in the Pikes Peak region marched in the parade. Some of them are just home from Iraq and Afghanistan. ... more »