{"id":2397476,"date":"2026-05-01T09:54:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T09:54:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2397476"},"modified":"2026-05-01T09:54:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T09:54:33","slug":"fun-filled-events-across-colorado-this-weekend-may-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/fun-filled-events-across-colorado-this-weekend-may-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Fun-filled events across Colorado this weekend May 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>SOUTHERN COLORADO (KOAA) \u2014 Each week, News5 compiles a list of events happening across Colorado. From the Ca\u00f1on City Music &amp; Blossom Festival to First Friday, there&#8217;s plenty to enjoy this weekend!<\/p>\n<p><b>Ca\u00f1on City Music &amp; Blossom Festival<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The 88th annual Music &amp; Blossom Festival is underway in Ca\u00f1on City! The event runs through Sunday at Veterans Park. It features national high school and middle school bands and choirs competing and performing. Don&#8217;t miss Saturday&#8217;s parade along Main Street, which starts at 1 p.m. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ccblossomfestival.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">More information here<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p><b>First Friday<\/b><\/p>\n<p>First Fridays see a large number of galleries, creative spaces, and other small businesses presenting new art exhibitions. There&#8217;s a lot to see throughout Downtown, and a truly enormous amount of art and creativity will be on display. Attending the event is free, and there will be art available for purchase. First Friday starts at 5 p.m. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.koaa.com\/money\/mastering-your-money\/40-finds\/finds-under-40-exploring-first-friday-in-downtown-colorado-springs\" target=\"_blank\">More information here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"rte2-style-ul\">\n<li><b>Watch News5&#8217;s coverage of First Friday below:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Poor Richard&#8217;s Block Party<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Community members are invited to celebrate Poor Richard&#8217;s this weekend, as owners Richard Skorman and Patricia Seator pass the torch to the next owner. Starting at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the restaurant on South Tejon Street, community members can enjoy food, free music, speakers, and family activities! <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.koaa.com\/around-town\/poor-richards-is-hosting-a-community-block-party-to-celebrate-51-years\" target=\"_blank\">More information here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Duck Race<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Great Estes Park Rotary Duck Race is happening this weekend! The event is happening Saturday at Performance Park off of West Elkhorn Avenue. The first flight starts at 11 a.m., followed by the second at 1 p.m. and the championship at 3 p.m. Single duck adoptions start at $25. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.epduckrace.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">More information here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>___<\/p>\n<div class=\"RichTextModule\">\n<div class=\"RichTextModule-items\">\n<div style=\"border-radius: 25px; border-color: #1f4479; border-left: 18px solid #1f4479; border-right: 2px solid #1f4479; border-top: 2px solid #1f4479; border-bottom: 2px solid #1f4479; padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px; margin-top:40px; margin-bottom: 50px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0;)\">\n<p><\/p>\n<h3>Deadline to apply for LEAP in Colorado is April 30<\/h3>\n<p>Details on Colorado&#8217;s Low-Income Energy Assistance Program.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"VideoEnhancement\" data-video-disable-history=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>Deadline to apply for LEAP in Colorado is April 30<\/p>\n<p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Form\">\n<p>News Tips <\/p>\n<p>What should KOAA5 cover? 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