The 69th Annual Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Days will be held July 8-11 at the Norris-Penrose Event Center, 1045 West Rio Grande St., Colorado Springs. Proceeds go to military charities. The parade will travel through the downtown area Tuesday, July 7 at 6:30 p.m. Special activities include roping demonstrations, chuckwagons, children’s activities, atomic fireballs in Coors Roadhouse Tent, vendor booths, Wild West gunfights, carnival rides and the Ride for the Brand Championship Ranch Rodeo. Grandstand seating is $10 to $17 for adults and $7.50 to $10 for children. The Saturday matinee is $1 for children. Box and loge seating is $25 to $30. For more information about tickets and events, visit coloradospringsrodeo.com.





