Author: By Libby Kinder Special to The Gazette
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Festival of Lights Parade to cap day of holiday fun in downtown Colorado Springs
Head downtown on Saturday to usher in the holiday season in high style as a full day of events culminates with the 39th annual Festival of Lights Parade. Much is new this year. Various downtown streets will be closed to traffic starting about 1 p.m. to accommodate holiday activities and approximately 20 food trucks located…
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Colorado Springs venue to host pumpkin extravaganza
The best days of fall herald the return of the Miners’ Pumpkin Patch to the Western Museum of Mining & Industry. Every Saturday in October, the festival offers a wide variety of activities including field games, historical demonstrations, gold panning, hayrides and a pumpkin patch. “I think we have one of the most unique set…
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Pueblo Chile Festival expected to draw 150,000 visitors this weekend
The sweet, spicy aroma of roasting chile peppers will permeate the southern Colorado air this weekend during the 28th annual Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival. Located downtown along Union Avenue, the lively celebration promotes the city’s rich agriculture and passion for the prized chiles. Along with local fresh products for sale, there will be live…
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Royal Gorge Railroad offers a special way to enjoy Oktoberfest
Willkommen and all aboard!! The Royal Gorge Railroad once again will offer a fun-filled Oktoberfest celebration from now through Oct. 21. Passenger trains leave several times daily from the Santa Fe Depot in Cañon City to journey through the breathtaking, 10-mile-long Royal Gorge. Children and adults will be entertained by the majestic scenery, oompah music…
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Royal Gorge Railroad offers a special way to enjoy Oktoberfest
Willkommen and all aboard!! The Royal Gorge Railroad once again will offer a fun-filled Oktoberfest celebration from Thursday through Oct. 21. Passenger trains leave several times daily from the Santa Fe Depot in Cañon City to journey through the breathtaking, 10-mile-long Royal Gorge. Children and adults will be entertained by the majestic scenery, oompah music…