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Downtown Parade Alters Traffic

Saturday, July 11, 2026 · Colorado Springs, CO

The Pikes Peak or Bust Parade is set for Saturday, July 11, downtown Colorado Springs, and residents should expect road closures and detours through the morning. It is one of the city's longtime community traditions, so anyone heading downtown should leave extra time and plan ahead.

This local community update for Colorado Springs, CO is scheduled for Saturday, July 11, 2026. To view more upcoming local headlines, community events, and real estate market insights specific to the Colorado Springs, CO area, explore the event calendar and property resources below.

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July 2026 Schedule

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Saturday, July 4, 2026

Library Branches Close July 4

Pikes Peak Library District locations are closed Saturday, July 4, for Independence Day. Anyone planning a holiday visit should expect services to resume after the holiday and check ahead before heading out.

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Pikes Peak Adds Holiday Openings

Pikes Peak - America's Mountain is offering special sunrise and sunset access on Friday, July 4. The sunrise opening begins with early gateway access at 4 a.m., and the sunset closing reopens the highway at 7 p.m. for t...

Monday, July 6, 2026

Wildflower Walks Return To Pikes Peak

Wildflower walks are scheduled for every Saturday in July at Pikes Peak, with two guided outings each day at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Devils Playground. It is a lovely summer option for anyone who wants fresh air, mountain...

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Transit Committee Meets July 9

Mountain Metro Transit's Safety Committee is set to meet Thursday, July 9, at 2 p.m. Public meetings like this give residents a chance to follow transit safety work and the service details that affect daily riders acros...

Saturday, July 11, 2026

Library Talk Spotlights Black Baseball

Pikes Peak Library District is hosting author Denny Dressman at Library 21c on Saturday, July 11, at 11 a.m. He will discuss Black Baseball's Heyday: Capturing an Era in Art and Words, then stay to answer questions and...

Monday, July 13, 2026

Local Author Visits Library 21c

Local author Amy Tordoff will visit Library 21c on Monday, July 13, at 6 p.m. for a discussion of her new book, All We Have is Time. The event includes audience questions and a book signing, which makes it a nice stop f...

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Downtown Parade Alters Traffic is listed for Saturday, July 11, 2026.

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