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The first ever 4th of July fireworks were held at Switchbacks new Weidner Stadium in downtown. After the game, fans were invited to sit on the first and watch the fireworks. As an extra bonus, the Switchbacks defeated the Real Monarchs 3-1. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette
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The first ever 4th of July fireworks were held at Switchbacks new Weidner Stadium in downtown. After the game, fans were invited to sit on the first and watch the fireworks. As an extra bonus, the Switchbacks defeated the Real Monarchs 3-1. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette
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The first ever 4th of July fireworks were held at Switchbacks new Weidner Stadium in downtown. After the game, fans were invited to sit on the first and watch the fireworks. As an extra bonus, the Switchbacks defeated the Real Monarchs 3-1. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette
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The first ever 4th of July fireworks were held at Switchbacks new Weidner Stadium in downtown. After the game, fans were invited to sit on the first and watch the fireworks. As an extra bonus, the Switchbacks defeated the Real Monarchs 3-1. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette
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The first ever 4th of July fireworks were held at Switchbacks new Weidner Stadium in downtown. After the game, fans were invited to sit on the first and watch the fireworks. As an extra bonus, the Switchbacks defeated the Real Monarchs 3-1. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette
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The first ever 4th of July fireworks were held at Switchbacks new Weidner Stadium in downtown. After the game, fans were invited to sit on the first and watch the fireworks. As an extra bonus, the Switchbacks defeated the Real Monarchs 3-1. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette
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Eli Bouchillon’s enthusiasm was mirrored by many in the Pikes Peak region who were able to celebrate a much more normal 4th of July this year. After participating in the annual Children’s 4th of July Parade in the Old North End, Eli Bouchillon continued to celebrate while running through a bubble maker on a street corner on Sunday, July 4, 2021. Last year the annual parade was canceled due to Covid so this year’s celebration was a welcome relief. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette
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Lily Greeno leads the way for cyclists riding down Wood Ave. in the annual Children’s 4th of July Parade in the Old North End on Sunday, July 4, 2021. Last year the parade was canceled due to Covid. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette
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A year after Covid canceled the annual Children’s 4th of July Parade in the Old North End, the annual event returned this year for many enthusiast celebrants on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette
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Winston Ivanov was an enthusiastic young patriot at the Children’s 4th of July Parade. A year after Covid canceled the annual Children’s 4th of July Parade in the Old North End, the annual event returned this year for many enthusiast celebrants on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette
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A year after Covid canceled the annual Children’s 4th of July Parade in the Old North End, the annual event returned this year for many enthusiast celebrants on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette
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A year after Covid canceled the annual Children’s 4th of July Parade in the Old North End, the annual event returned this year for many enthusiast celebrants on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette
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A year after Covid canceled the annual Children’s 4th of July Parade in the Old North End, the annual event returned this year for many enthusiast celebrants on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette
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A year after Covid canceled the annual Children’s 4th of July Parade in the Old North End, the annual event returned this year for many enthusiast celebrants on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette
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Stephanie Ivanov pushes baby, Welles Ivanov, down the street in a baby stroller/truck during a 4th of July parade.A year after Covid canceled the annual Children’s 4th of July Parade in the Old North End, the annual event returned this year for many enthusiast celebrants on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette
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A year after Covid canceled the annual Children’s 4th of July Parade in the Old North End, the annual event returned this year for many enthusiast celebrants on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette
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Ella Langley runs through the bubbles on a street corner after the annual Children’s Parade. A year after Covid canceled the annual Children’s 4th of July Parade in the Old North End, the annual event returned this year for many enthusiast celebrants on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette
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Lily Greeno and Sophia Willemarck pose for photos before riding down Wood Ave. in the annual Children’s 4th of July Parade in the Old North End on Sunday, July 4, 2021. Last year the parade was canceled due to Covid. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette
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Jennifer Langley walks Olivia Langley through some celebratory bubbles, as sister Ella plays in the bubble, also. A year after Covid canceled the annual Children’s 4th of July Parade in the Old North End, the annual event returned this year for many enthusiast celebrants on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette
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After taking their photo with Abraham Lincoln, honest Abe gives a family directions to the next event at the Rockledge Ranch 4th of July celebration on Sunday, June 4, 2021. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette
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Visitors walk around the serene pond at Rockledge Ranch for the annual 4th of July celebration on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette
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Thomas and Andrew Cowan enjoy some watermelon at the Rockledge Ranch 4th of July celebration on Sunday, June 4, 2021. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette
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Wishing Star Farms brought pony rides to the Rockledge Ranch for the 4th of July celebration on Sunday, June 4, 2021. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette
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Wishing Star Farms brought pony rides to the Rockledge Ranch for the 4th of July celebration on Sunday, June 4, 2021. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette
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Isaac Wallace tries to win a free pie in the pie eating contest at the Rockledge Ranch 4th of July celebration on Sunday, June 4, 2021 under the watchful eye of city founder, Gen. William Palmer. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette
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Contestants compete in the pie eating contest at the Rockledge Ranch 4th of July celebration on Sunday, June 4, 2021 under the watchful eye of city founder, Gen. William Palmer. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette
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Colorado Springs founder William Palmer holds up the victor’s hand in the pie eating contest at Rockledge Ranch on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette
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