COLORADO SPRINGS — The beginning of the Veterans Day parade in their honor was postponed by one hour. It will now begin at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Staging begins at 11:00 a.m.

Carol O’Donnell, the event manager for the parade, says they pushed back the start time after meeting with the mayor’s office and CSPD. O’Donnell says they realize the postponement isn’t ideal for everyone, but they didn’t want to cancel it.

The parade will proceed along Tejon Street, beginning at St. Vrain Street.

It will end at Vermijo Avenue.

The Veterans Day parade in their honor was planned after the Colorado Springs Veterans Day parade was canceled.

Public reaction to the cancellation of the Colorado Springs Veterans Day Parade caught the attention of Colorado International Events (CIE). As a result, the CIE “stepped in to fill the void.”

The Mayor of Colorado Springs released a statement on the importance of this event to Colorado Springs residents.

The Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development and the Military Affairs Council have also partnered as sponsors of this event to ensure this 25-year-old tradition remains alive.

Safety and comfort will be a priority for this event, so be sure to wear your appropriate winter gear!

Unaffiliated voters accounted for 46% of all ballots cast in El Paso County

As of Wednesday evening, active voter turnout in El Paso County was 78% and is expected to increase as election workers continue to process ballots.

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