America's Parade in the Antique Capital of America

08/20/2026

We will not be at the Florence Farmers Market this morning, come see us next week!
T-shirt and commemorative coins can be ordered by messaging or calling 179.431.2111

God bless you, God bless America and God bless Fremont County!

08/13/2026

Come see us at the Florence Farmers Market today in Pioneer Park in Florence until 1PM and every other Thursday through September from a - 1p.
Americas Parade t shirts $20
Commemorative America 250 Coins $10
Flags, grab bags for kids, keychains, veterans lapel pins and more!
Come grab your America 250 gear here!
Contact Charlotte at 719-431-2111 for purchases

08/06/2026

08/05/2026

AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT!

America's Parade Legacy Award & Parade Award Recipients:

Parade Grand Marshall: Don Bendell
Parade King & Queen: David & Charlotte Burrous

Legacy Awards:
Veterans of the Century: Jack Sasser, Royal Schmidt and Leroy Keuhl

Veterans of the Decade: Richard Hilderbrand and Kathy Troutman

Veterans of the Year: Trudy Gagas, Tim Grabin, Wendy Worrell, Steve Ropp, William Silvi, Paula Price, Bob Rylander, Mike Vendetti, Ray Linebaugh, James Sheridan, Ed Frushour, Marcus Widener, Erica Haferkamp, Carl Clink and William Hartless

Veterans Organizations of the Century: American Legion Post 25 Florence and American Legion Post 13 Canon City

Veterans Organizations of the Decade: VFW Penrose Post 2788 and VFW Post 4061 Canon City

Veterans Organization of the Year: Southern Colorado Honor Flight

Community Service Award of the Decade: Debbie Bell, Randy Keller and Ron Hinkle

Community Service Award of the Year: JoBeth Palmer, Shawn Carroll, Kim Bungard, Bill Ritter, Randy Keller, David DelVecchio, Lisa Studts, Kathy Herrin, Kristi Lindsey, and Eileen Lakey

Citizens of the Century: Dr. Millie Wentz, Harold Watkins and Albert DiNardo

Citizens of the Decade: Mannie Colon, Sam Banning, Brendan Pardue, Joanne Mohr, Todd Albrecht, Kelly Albrecht, Anita McCoy, Barbara Carochi, Paul Telck, Bob Adamic, and Delores Comstock

Citizens of the Year: Marty Lamm, Margaret Storm, Bob Stovall, Cory Bungard, Susan Luck, Carrie Canterbury, Jeremy Nix, Kendra McFall, Kristi Lindsey, Gayle Mackinnon, Cinda Ruby, Rich Millard, Tami Ratkovich and Brad Rowland

Other award winners will be announced soon and celebrated at the upcoming Legacy Awards Ceremony - the annual fundraiser for America's Parade. (More information to be announced soon)

Parade Award winners:
Most Patriotic Entry: Crazy Woman Ranch
Best Community Spirit: Fremont Count Commissioners
Best Youth Entry: Anita McCoy Dance Studio's Americettes
Best Decorated Entry: Florence Elks Lodge 611
Best Classic Car: Jodie Timmons
Best Classic Truck: Coleman Auto Supply, INC
Best Custom Car: Ryan's Rod Service LLC / Ryan Timmons
Hometown Pride Award: Andrew Converse
Veteran's Tribute Award: Women Veterans of Fremont County
Spirit of America Award: Jenkins Farms - Western Skies Winery
People's Choice: Anita McCoy Dance Studio's Americettes

America's Parade Committee:
Co-Chairs: Amy Dawn Bourlon-Hilterbran and James Sheridan
Members: April Dean (Treausrer), Kelly Cain (Secretary), Jenny Cristelli, Ryan Timmons, Jodie Timmons, John Hadley III, Brenda Hadley, Summer Orosz, Charlotte Burrous, Jackie Mohr, Jason Hilterbran, Mary Coughlin, Fran Black, Sue Kinzer, and Ray Linebaugh

Sponsors / Partners: Rocky Mountain Bank & Trust, City of Florence, APEX Waste Services, Cristelli Insurance Agency, Ryan's Rod Service, Royal Gorge Region News, Anytime Document & Compliance Services, Millennium Grown, Quincy's Steakhouse, God & Country Music Festival, VFW Penrose Post 2788, Southern Colorado Honor Flight, Liquor Locker, American Legion Florence Post 25, Bigfoot Sundae & Outpost, DARE Printing & Sign, Royal Gorge Chamber Alliance, John C. Fremont Library District, Bank of the San Juans, Authority Fi****ms Training, Gregory Carlson for County Commissioner, Emergent Campus, Bell Tower Cultural Center, Florence Chamber of Commerce and Tye Dye Sheep

PHOTO CREDITS: Tye Dye Sheep / Sage Goodwin

08/05/2026

The 2026 is in the books!
Thank you to all you attended, participated, volunteered, sponsored, partnered and cheered us on to celebrate our nation's 250th birthday and Colorado's 150th statehood.

We could not have made it happen without our sponsors & partners!
Rocky Mountain Bank & Trust
City of Florence Colorado Government
Apex Waste Solutions
HomeSmart Preferred Realty
Emergent Campus
Gregory Carlson for Fremont County Commissioner
Liquor Locker
Anytime Notary Services
Royal Gorge Region News
Cristelli Insurance Agency
Ryan's Rod Service
BigFoot Sundae & Outpost
God and Country Music Festival
Honor Flight of Southern Colorado
VFW Post 2788 Penrose
American Legion Post 25 Florence
Royal Gorge Chamber Alliance
John C. Fremont Library District
Quincys Steak & Spirits Florence
DARE Print & Sign Co.
Millennium Grown

Special Shout outs to DJ Nick Donovan, Tye Dye Sheep LTD Photographer Sage Goodwin, the Funky Monkeys, Sarah Boezkiewiez and keyboard player Landon Barnes for performing our national anthem, and Shelby Evanoika for performing "America the Beautiful"!

And a huge thank you to the committee and volunteers who gave their time, hours and effort to make sure our community had the parade: Amy Dawn Bourlon-Hilterbran, James Sheridan, April Dean, Kelly Cain, Jenny Critelli, Ryan Timmons, Jodie Timmons, John Hadley III, Brendy Hadley, Mary Coughlin, Jackie Mohr, Fran Black, Sue Kinzer, Charlotte Burrous, Summer Orosz, and Ray Linebaugh (committee) - Peggy, Donnie, Carol, Philip, Robert, Elaine, Carol V, Ed V (volunteers)
PHOTO CREDIT: Sage Goodwin / Tye Dye Sheep

08/01/2026

07/31/2026

Didn't win one of our giveaways?
Come to the America's Parade in the Antique Capital of America TOMORROW - we are giving away prizes!