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Colorado Remembers

May 27, 2023 @ 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

10th Annual Remembrance Ceremony

Presented by… the City of Aurora and the Colorado Freedom Memorial Foundation. This event invites you to Remember those who gave their lives on the battlefield defending freedom and Honor the families left behind.

The activities start with an annual tradition… a free-will donation pancake breakfast and displays of military artifacts and themed entertainment. Immediately following the heartfelt ceremony and tribute you’re invited to participate in special tours of the Colorado Freedom Memorial and view static military displays for all to experience as we gather as a community of friends and family to salute those we will never forget.

While donations will be gratefully accepted, the entire day’s events are free and open to the public.

Celebrating & Commemorating Anniversaries

10th Colorado Freedom Memorial (2013)

50th U.S. Withdrawal from Vietnam (1973)

70th Korean War Armistice (1953)

105th End of World War I (1918)

125th End of Spanish-American War

Event Highlights

U.S. Air Force Honor Guard and Drill Team from Washington D.C.

Military Vehicle Display

The Beverly Belles

COANG Howitzer Salute

Aircraft Flyover

History Colorado Mobile Military History Display

Free Pancake Breakfast

Sound of the Rockies Men’s Chorus

Hawk Quest Birds of Prey

The Honor Bell

Event Schedule

8 – 10 AM:  Pancake Breakfast
The free-will donation pancake breakfast will be accompanied by a performance by the Beverly Belles, who will share a wonderful set of music from the Korean and Vietnam wars era. A pair of WWII Jeeps will be parked as well, and Hawk Quest will have birds of prey, all perfect for photos. A collection of artifacts from History Colorado will also be displayed along with steel from the World Trade Center Towers, courtesy of the Freedom Flag Foundation, and new CFM merchandise will be available for purchase.

10 – 11 AM:  Colorado Freedom Memorial Ceremony 
Highlights of this year’s remembrance ceremony will include a ceremonial laying of wreaths, the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard will perform ceremonial duties and the U.S. Air Force Drill Team will perform. There will also be a firing of a Howitzer by the Colorado Army National Guard, tolling of the Honor Bell and a military flyover.

11 AM – 1 PM: Static Military Displays & Tours of the Memorial
Following the official ceremony, attendees are invited to tour the memorial as well as visit the vehicles on display by the Military Vehicle Collectors Club of Colorado. History Colorado will be on site to share military artifacts from their vast collection and the 9-11 steel will also be on display.

Important Safety Rules… bags are subject to inspection. No dogs allowed. No glass bottles. No unlawful devices. No illegal substances. No open carry of firearms. No outside alcohol. No unauthorized sound amplification devices.

Details

Date:
May 27, 2023
Time:
8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Venue

Springhill Community Park
756 Telluride St.
Aurora, CO 80011 United States
Phone
303-248-3990