The City of Cripple Creek is proud to welcome the 34th Annual Salute to American Veterans Rally, August 21–23, 2026.
This free, family-friendly event honors the service and sacrifice of America's veterans and active-duty military with a weekend of patriotic activities, including the Veterans Parade, POW/MIA Remembrance Ceremony, POW/MIA Recognition Ride, live music, military displays, vendors, and more throughout historic downtown. Join us as we celebrate those who have served our nation and experience one of Colorado's most meaningful annual traditions in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Join us for a weekend of patriotism, remembrance, and community as we honor those who have served our nation. We look forward to welcoming you to Cripple Creek for one of Colorado's most meaningful annual traditions. For more information please visit theveteransrally.org
Schedule of Events
Friday, August 21
9:00 AM Veterans Poker Run Registration – VFW Post 6051, Woodland Park
10:00 AM Vendor Show Opens (all day)
10:00 AM R.E.D. Friday T-Shirt Giveaway – Rally Merchandise Tent (2nd St. & Bennett Ave.)
10:00 AM Last Bike Out – Veterans Poker Run
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Official Rally Merchandise Sales
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Silent Auction Open
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Veterans Signature Wall
11:00 AM Century Casino Freedom Beer Garden Opens
3:00 PM Michael Tetrick Live
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Community Street Dance featuring EXIT WEST
Saturday, August 22
7:00 AM – 9:30 AM Breakfast for POW/MIA Ride Participants – Woodland Park High School
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM POW/MIA Recognition Ride Registration
9:00 AM Vendor Show Opens
9:00 AM Veterans Parade Staging (5th St. & Bennett Ave.)
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Official Rally Merchandise Sales
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM Silent Auction Open
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM Veterans Signature Wall
10:00 AM Veterans Parade
10:15 AM POW/MIA Recognition Ride Departs Woodland Park
10:30 AM Freedom Beer Garden Opens
10:30 AM Michael Tetrick Live
11:15 AM POW/MIA Recognition Ride Arrives in Cripple Creek
12:00 PM POW/MIA Remembrance Ceremony
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Fort Carson 4ID Brass Band
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM Ryan Chrys & the Rough Cuts Live
3:00 PM Harley-Davidson 2021 Heritage Softail Drawing
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM My Blue Sky Band Live
7:00 PM Harley-Davidson 2026 Heritage Classic Giveaway
Sunday, August 23
1:00 PM Pikes Peak Region's Memorial Wall Rededication – Mt. Pisgah Cemetery