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Martin Luther King Jr. Day events in Colorado Springs celebrate civil rights leader’s life, legacy
Acacia Park was alive with drums, singing, cheering and chanting on Monday as hundreds of people gathered for a rally celebrating the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The rally was the culmination of a series of commemorative events in downtown Colorado Springs with the theme “Mission Possible II –…
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Acacia Park ice rink stays open for skating during record-breaking heat
Downtown Colorado Springs may not see much snow for Christmas, but one corner of Acacia Park is managing to stay cold enough for ice skating. Since 2013, the city has built a temporary ice rink at the north end of the park for the annual “Skate in the Park” event. Run in collaboration between the…
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Major facelift of old bandshell in downtown Colorado Springs planned
Weeds grow through the cracks of the concrete stage at the 111-year-old, unkempt bandshell in Acacia Park. The deteriorating structure is rarely used these days, said Colorado Springs businessman Trevor Dierdorff, except for when someone places a Bluetooth speaker on it during a farmer’s market or a transient lies down to rest. But that won’t…
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Few dozen hold vigil for Israeli hostages on anniversary of their abductions
Around 30 people stood in the center of Acacia Park to hold a vigil on Tuesday for the Israeli hostages abducted two years ago. On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas, or the Islamic Resistance Movement, designated by the United States government as a foreign terrorist organization, initiated coordinated surprise attacks on civilian residential communities, at social…
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Dozens take to Colorado Springs streets to protest Trump administration
Demonstrators gathered outside City Hall in Colorado Springs Wednesday to protest an array of early actions by the Trump administration, echoing criticisms shared the same day in Denver and cities across the United States. Demonstrators shared displeasure over the crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives by President Donald Trump, immigration raids and deportations, the rollback…
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Martin Luther King Jr. nephew to speak at Colorado Springs events, Unity March moved
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Freedom, justice and democracy will be the themes on display for residents in the Colorado Springs area the week of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Pikes Peak Diversity Council and the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Preservation Society hold this event every…
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Martin Luther King Jr. nephew to speak at Colorado Springs events, Unity March moved
Freedom, justice and democracy will be the themes on display for residents in the Colorado Springs area the week of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Pikes Peak Diversity Council and the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Preservation Society hold this event every year in the Pikes Peak region to bring people of…
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Skate in the Park, other holiday festivities in downtown Colorado Springs kick off this weekend
The holidays will be a little brighter and more cheerful this year, thanks to the return of the popular Skate in the Park event and additional festivities in downtown Colorado Springs starting this weekend. On Friday evening, the city and the Downtown Partnership merchants association will kick off the holiday season with the free, family-friendly…
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Colorado Springs at 150 years | Colorado Springs became a city of parks in the very beginning
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Editor’s note: This July, as Colorado Springs gears up for its 150th birthday on the 31st, The Gazette has prepared a series of articles on the history of our city. Check back for fascinating glimpses into the people and events that have shaped Colorado Springs into…
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Colorado Springs at 150 years | Colorado Springs became a city of parks in the very beginning
Editor’s note: This July, as Colorado Springs gears up for its 150th birthday on the 31st, The Gazette has prepared a series of articles on the history of our city. Check back for fascinating glimpses into the people and events that have shaped Colorado Springs into the landmark it is today. When Colorado Springs is called…