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If you missed the Pikes Peak Hill Climb, don't fret -- there are lots of activities in the area coming up!

Independence Day Celebrations!

July 2 & 3

Sky Sox Independence Fireworks Extravaganza: After the game, Sky Sox vs. Salt Lake Bees.  Gates open at 5 pm, game starts at 7:05 pm. Tickets range from $7-12.

July 3

Fireworks Extravaganza: 9:30 pm (after the races that begin at 5 pm), El Paso County Speedway at the Fairgrounds, 366 10th Street, just off Calhan Highway and US Highway 24, Calhan.  $10 for adults, $5 for kids ages 6-12.  Free admission for kids younger than 6.

Concert in the Park: 7 pm, Iron Horse Park, Fort Carson.  Set to appear are the High Altitude rock band, and the Ivy Division Concert Band.  Fireworks will follow approximately at 9:15 pm. 

Downtown Monument Parade: 10 am, preceded by the children's parade at 9:30 am.  The street fair will continue after the parade until 3 pm.

July 3 & 4

Buffalo Barbecue: Food, crafts and other activities from 10 am until 6 pm, Soda Springs Park, 1016 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs.  Free admission.  For more information see www.manitousprings.org.

July 3, 4 & 5

Pikes Peak ArtsFest: Fine art, crafts, food and entertainment!  Free concerts, wine and beer garden, as well as hands-on activities.  America the Beautiful Park.  Fore more information go to PikesPeakArtsFest.com.

July 4

Fireworks at the Air Force Academy: Family-oriented games, music and fireworks.  Activities begin at 4 pm at the Academy athletic fields.  Music will be provided by the Colorado Springs Philharmonic and the Air Force Academy Band.  The fireworks will be at 9:30 pm.  Parking is located near the Cadet Field House, enter at the North Gate.

Old Fashioned 4th in Woodland Park: 8 am to 3 pm, Memorial Park in Woodland Park.  Come for the pancake breakfast, fishing contest, fire truck rides, games, prizes, entertainment, food, arts & crafts.  Fireworks will be about 9:30 pm.

Fireworks at Flying Horse: Launch time will be at dusk, and will either precede or follow the Air Force Academy fireworks.  Angel Mist or Barefoot Parks.

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Coming up July 14-17!
Mark your calendar for the 70th Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Days.  There will be "ropin', ridin', mutton bustin' and lots more" at the Norris-Penrose Event Center. 1045 Lower Gold Camp Road, Colorado Springs.  Get tickets at TicketsWest.com or King Soopers.