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Mayor Bach's Spirit of the Springs Summer Rally - A thank you to the Waldo Canyon heroes!
Monday, July 16, 2012


Mayor Steve Bach will host the Spirit of the Springs Summer Rally on Saturday, July 28, at Sand Creek Soccer Stadium (adjacent to Security Service Field) from 2-5 p.m. The entire community is invited to attend the FREE event that will honor and thank those who helped during the Waldo Canyon Fire. Local firefighters, police officers, Forest Service personnel and many others will be honored at the event.

The celebration will include stage performances, interactive booths, children’s activities, food and more. Attendees are encouraged to dress in their best “Colorado Spirit” attire. 

Following the Rally, Sky Sox Baseball is offering a special ‘Spirit of the Springs’ ticket price for the Sky Sox vs. Fresno Grizzlies game.  Individuals will receive $3 off any ticket in the Lower Box Seat or Upper Reserved Sections when they present the Spirit of the Springs flyer at the Sky Sox Box Office by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25. Additionally, the first 2,000 fans at the game will receive a free Carlos Gonzalez bobble head. Gates open at 5 p.m.; game starts at 6:05 p.m. Free parking for the Spirit of the Springs Rally is available until 4 p.m.

Donna Nelson, Economic Vitality Specialist for Mayor Steve Bach, stated: “The celebration will be an opportunity to begin the healing process together, as a community.” 
 

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