Celebrate Colorado’s 150th Anniversary with Events and Activities
Festivities and Activities for Colorado’s 150 Anniversary Will Be Celebrated All Year Long
This year Colorado is commemorating 150 years of statehood while celebrating 250 years of American independence. Colorado’s great plans to celebrate this dual milestone is highlighting Colorado’s place within the broader narrative of the United States. “The View From Here”, is the theme that will carry through 2026. Several signature initiatives, educational programs, exhibits and community-led events have been designed to embrace and celebrate connection, community, and statewide pride. These include:
● Digital Passport Program available on Colorado.com that encourages participants to explore Colorado’s attractions, businesses and hidden gems to earn rewards. Through the free program, participants can enjoy exclusive offers, discounts and increase their chances with each check-in to win prizes like $500 in United travel credits and 150,000 United MileagePlus® miles.
● Drone Shows: Stories in the Sky will bring an estimated 150 awe-inspiring drone shows to communities across the state throughout the commemoration. Set to music, every show will be customized to celebrate the corresponding event and host destination. Hit This Link to Learn Where and When
● Historic Preservation comes to the forefront with a goal to add 150 new or revised historic sites to the state’s register by the end of 2026, perfect for the history-buff’s itinerary.
● Statewide Oral History highlighting more than 150 diverse stories from across Colorado through recorded oral histories.
● 14er Climb, celebrating Colorado’s 58 mountain peaks topping out at over 14,000 feet, outdoor enthusiasts and climbing teams will unite to summit these peaks, creating a once-in-a lifetime challenge this summer.
● Statewide Event Calendar offering a diverse lineup of events— ranging from, skijoring, concerts and festivals to history exhibits, cultural observances, public art, educational programming and more with many taking place in our mountain town communities.
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To Discover all of the Events and Everything happening head to: www.colorado.com/am250-co150-events
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