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CRIPPLE CREEK HONORS AMERICA'S ARMED FORCES
August 15-17, 2008
Throughout the years, the City of Cripple Creek has had a tradition of honoring the men and women of the United States Armed Forces. This year, the community is proud to announce that tradition continues with Cripple Creek Honors America Armed Forces. This three-day event will feature multiple festivities saluting the efforts of our military's active duty and veterans.
The celebration will recognize the families of our servicemen and women while honoring their tremendous sacrifices for our freedom. The special sacrifices of these dedicated Americans will be honored with activities designed to give them the acknowledgment they deserve. Youngsters and their families are invited to enjoy the day's activities.
Click on this link to download our Armed Forces Event Booklet. Please be aware that the booklet is 1 MB and may take a while to download.
Schedule of Events
Saturday, August 16th
Burrito Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.;
Fire Station between 1st Street & 2nd Street
Opening Ceremony
10:00 a.m.;
2nd Street & Bennett Avenue Stage
Lunch ($1.00 w/military I.D.)
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.;
in front of the Midnight Rose Hotel & Casino
Parade
11:30 a.m. along Bennett Avenue
Air Force Academy Band Performance
1:00 p.m.;
2nd Street & Bennett Avenue Stage
Memorial Wall Dedication Ceremony
2:00 p.m.;
Mt. Pisgah Cemetery
MVCC WWII Battle Reenactment
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.;
3rd Street & Myers Avenue
Steak Dinner ($15.00 Civilian $5.00 w/military I.D.)
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.; 2nd Street & Bennett Avenue
Inclement Weather: Fire Station between 1st Street & 2nd Street
Cactus Cuties Performance
5:15 p.m.;
2nd Street & Bennett Avenue Stage
Patriotic Performance by the First Baptist Church of Georgetown, Texas
5:45 p.m.;
2nd Street & Bennett Avenue Stage
Second Marine Aircraft Wing Band Concert
8:30 p.m.; City Park
Fireworks Show
9:30 p.m.; City Park
Sunday, August 17th
Volksmarch
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.;
Gold King Mountain Inn on 601 East Galena Ave.
Pancake Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.;
Fire Station between 1st Street & 2nd Street
Church Service
11:00 a.m.;
2nd Street & Bennett Avenue Stage
Lunch ($1.00 w/military I.D.)
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.;
In Front of Midnight Rose Casino
Patriotic Performance by the First Baptist Church of Georgetown, Texas
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.;
2nd Street & Bennett Avenue Stage
Cactus Cuties Performance
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.;
2nd Street & Bennett Avenue Stage
MVCC WWII Battle Reenactment
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.;
3rd Street & Myers Avenue
Sammy Kershaw Concert
4:00 p.m.;
Palladium at the Gold Rush
All day activities on both days:
Gold Panning
Fly Overs
Children’s Activities; City Park
Quad Bungee Jump; Bronco Billy’s
Parking Lot on 2nd Street & Bennett Avenue
Donkey Rides
Petting Zoo
Static Displays
Pikes Peak Heritage Center
Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine Tour
Cripple Creek/Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad
Outlaws & Lawmen Jail Museum
Cripple Creek District Museum
Old Homestead House Museum
Victor's Lowell Thomas Museum
Pikes Peak Historical Society in near by Florissant
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