Colorado Springs – Olympic City USA,  is home to many unique celebrations, festivals and events that showcase the spirit and culture of our community. From outdoor sporting events to local art festivals, the community offers a wide array of gatherings to create unforgettable experiences for residents and visitors alike. 

Below you will find more information regarding traffic conditions, road closures, and event-specific details.

Special Events

Mar. 14, 2026: St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The following roads are closed 3/14/2026 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

  • Tejon St. from Cache La Poudre to Cimmaron
  • Tejon Closed at Cache La Poudre
  • Dale Street from Cascade to Nevada
  • Willamette Avenue from Cascade to Nevada
  • St. Vrain Street from Cascade to Nevada
  • Boulder from Cascade to Nevada
  • Platte from Cascade to Nevada
  • Bijou from Cascade to Nevada
  • Kiowa from Cascade to Nevada
  • Pikes Peak Cascade to Nevada
  • Colorado Cascade to Nevada
  • Tejon closed at Cimmaron

May 2, 2026: Take 5 in the Garden

Access to Garden of the Gods Park will be closed from 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

May 8–9, 2026: Colorado College Llamapalooza

The following roads are closed from 12:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

  • Cascade from Uintah to Cache La Poudre

May 17, 2026: Colorado College Commencement 

The following roads are closed 5/17/2026 from 6:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

  • Cache La Poudre from Cascade to Nevada
  • Tejon from Cache La Poudre to Dale

May 22–25, 2026: Territory Days

The following roads are closed 5/22/2026 4:00 p.m. until 5/25/2026 9:30 p.m.

  • Colbrunn Court from Colorado Avenue and Pikes Peak Avenue
  • 24th St. from Colorado Ave. to Pikes Peak Avenue
  • 25th St. from Colorado Ave. to Pikes Peak Avenue
  • 26th St. from Colorado Ave. north to alley (Nana's Quilt Cottage / Parking lot)
  • Colorado Avenue from 23rd St. to 27th St.
  • 24th St. from Colorado Ave. to alley before Cucharras St.
  • 25th St. from Colorado Ave. to alley before Cucharras St.
  • 26th St. from Colorado Ave. to alley before Cucharras St.
  • 24th St. from alley to Cucharras St.
  • 25th St. from alley to Cucharras St.
  • 26th St. from alley to Cucharras St.

June 14, 2026: Garden of the Gods 10K

Access to Garden of the Gods Park will be closed 6/14/2025 from 4:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

June 12–14, 2026: Pikes Peak Pride

  • The following roads are closed 6/12/2026 9:00 a.m. until 6/14/2026 10:00 p.m.
    • Vermijo between Cascade to Tejon (Festival)
    • Tejon between Colorado to Vermijo (Festival)
  • The following roads are closed 6/14/2025 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
    • Cimino between Conejos to Colorado (Parade)
    • Colorado between Walnut to Tejon (Parade)
    • Tejon between Colorado to Vermijo (Parade)

June 17, 2026: Western Street Breakfast

The following roads are closed 6/17/2026 from 5:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

  • Pikes Peak Ave between Cascade Ave to Nevada Ave
  • Tejon St between Kiowa St to Nevada Ave
  • Pikes Peak Ave between Nevada Ave to Corona St

June 19, 2026: Pikes Peak Hill Climb Fan Fest 

The following roads are closed 6/19/2026 11:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.

  • Tejon St between Pikes Peak Ave & Kiowa St

The following roads are closed 6/19/2026 1:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

  • Kiowa St between Nevada Ave & Cascade Ave
  • Tejon St between Kiowa St & Bijou St

The following roads are closed 6/19/2026 1:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

  • Bijou St between Nevada Ave. & Cascade Ave.
  • Pikes Peak Ave between Nevada Ave. & Cascade Ave.
  • Vermijo Ave between Nevada Ave. & Cascade Ave.
  • Tejon St. between Bijou St. & Platte Ave.
  • Tejon St. between Pikes Peak Ave. & Vermjo Ave.
  • Colorado Ave. between Pikes Peak Ave. between Nevada Ave. & Cascade Ave.

The following roads are closed 6/19/2026 4:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

  • Colorado Ave. between Pikes Peak Ave. between Nevada Ave. & Cascade Ave.

July 11, 2026: Pikes Peak or Bust Parade 

The following roads are closed 7/11/2026 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

  • Tejon Street from Cache La Poudre to Cimmaron
  • Tejon Closed at Cache La Poudre
  • Dale Street from Cascade to Nevada
  • Willamette Ave. from Cascade to Nevada
  • St. Vrain St. from Cascade to Nevada
  • Boulder from Cascade to Nevada
  • Platte from Cascade to Nevada
  • Bijou from Cascade to Nevada
  • Kiowa from Cascade to Nevada
  • Pikes Peak Cascade to Nevada
  • Colorado Cascade to Nevada
  • Tejon closed at Cimmaron

Sept. 5–7, 2026: Labor Day Lift Off

  • The following roads are closed from 5:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. morning session & 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. evening session
    • East Pikes Peak Ave. between S. Hancock Ave. and N. Union Blvd.
    • North Union Blvd. between E. Pikes Peak Ave. and Eastlake Rd.
    • All streets and alleys running north to south between E. Kiowa St. and E. Pikes Peak Ave. from S. Hancock Ave. to N. Union Blvd.
    • East Cucharras St. and East Vermijo Ave. between S. Cedar St. and S. Hancock Ave.
  • The following roads are closed from 5:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
    • Interior Park Road: Farragut Ave. between Hancock Ave. and Pikes Peak Ave.
    • Interior Park Road: Sports Drive between Hancock Ave. and Farragut Ave.
    • Interior Park Road: Memorial Drive between Union Blvd. and Veterans Memorial 

Sep. 18–19, 2026: IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial

The following roads are closed 9/18/2026 - 9/19/26 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 

  • Tejon Street between Pikes Peak Ave. & Colorado Ave.

Roads Impacted 

  • Roads surrounding Memorial Park

Oct. 2–3, 2026: Colorado Springs Marathon

The following roads are closed 10/2/2026 8:00 a.m. – 10/3/2026 4:00 p.m.

  • Vermijo Ave. (east and westbound lanes) between Nevada and Tejon

The following roads are closed 10/3/2026 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

  • Vermijo Ave. (east and westbound lanes) between Cascade and Tejon
  • Cascade Ave. between Vermijo Ave. and Colorado Ave.
  • Colorado Ave. between Cascade Ave. and Cimino Dr.
  • Cimino Dr between Colorado Ave and Conejos St.
  • Tejon St between Vermijo and Colorado Ave.

Oct. 3, 2026: Cruisin OCC Car Show

The following roads are closed 10/3/2026 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

  • Colorado between 24th and 27th
  • Colburn Street between Colorado and W. Pikes Peak
  • Half of 25th Street between Colorado and W. Pikes Peak
  • Half of 25th Street South of Colorado to alley
  • Half of 26th Street between Colorado and W. Pikes Peak
  • Half of 26th Street South of Colorado to alley

 Nov. 7, 2026: In Their Honor Veterans Day Parade

The following roads are closed 11/7/2026 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

  • Tejon Street from Cache La Poudre to Cimmaron
  • Tejon Closed at Cache La Poudre
  • Dale Street from Cascade to Nevada
  • Willamette Avenue from Cascade to Nevada
  • St. Vrain Street from Cascade to Nevada
  • Boulder from Cascade to Nevada
  • Platte from Cascade to Nevada
  • Bijou from Cascade to Nevada
  • Kiowa from Cascade to Nevada
  • Pikes Peak Cascade to Nevada
  • Colorado Cascade to Nevada
  • Tejon closed at Cimmaron

How to get to the event

Mountain Metro

Don't want to worry about parking? Take the bus downtown! The Trip Planner makes it easy to find the fastest route. You can even use your bicycles for part of the trip and bus for the rest! Bicycle racks are mounted on the front of each Mountain Metro bus and passengers may load a bicycle at any bus stop.

Take the bus

Biking

There are many bike friendly routes across Colorado Springs. Find your route to events with the City's bike map, which shows urban trails, bike lanes, and low traffic streets. You can view our interactive map on your phone, or download our printable maps. Bike parking can be found throughout downtown and in City parking garages.

Bike maps

Pike Ride

Don't have a bicycle? Try a Pike Ride! Pike Ride is a bike share program with locations in and around downtown Colorado Springs. the electric-assist bikes make it super easy to get up small inclines, keep up with traffic and get going again once you've made a stop.

Take a Pike Ride

Parking

Event parking is available in public parking garages. 

Find parking garages and rates