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March 17 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Honoring The WWII Generation

  • May 24th, 2025

  • 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

  • Colorado Freedom Memorial
    756 Telluride St., Aurora, CO 80011

Presented by the City of Aurora and the Colorado Freedom Memorial Foundation.

This event commemorates the 12th anniversary of the Colorado Freedom Memorial and the 80th Anniversary of the end of World War II.

Featuring a free-will donation pancake breakfast, displays of military artifacts and themed entertainment. On display will be various military vehicles, The Honor Bell and a piece of steel beam from the USS Arizona.

This is a FREE event, donations are gladly accepted.

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.

Event Schedule

8 – 10 AM:

Free pancake breakfast, live music from the All-American Band, Military Vehicle and artifact displays and much more!

10 – 11:30 AM:

Remembrance Ceremony featuring F-16 flyover, live music, and special remembrance events.

11:30 AM – 1 PM:

Following the official ceremony, attendees are invited to tour the memorial as well as visit the military displays.

Are you a WWII veteran?

We would be honored to have you at this event. Please register for reserved seats.

Details

Date:
March 17
Time:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm