On July 31, 2021, UCCS alumni, students, faculty and staff took part in the City of Colorado Springs’ 150th-anniversary parade. The parade transpired in Downtown Colorado Springs on Tejon Street beginning at Cache la Poudre Street to Vermijo Avenue. Over 60 floats were in attendance, each paying tribute to the city’s incredible history.
A few UCCS alumni and faculty/staff joined the festivities. From left to right is Louise Palermo, Dean Vidler of the College of Letters, Arts & Sciences, Rajshri Vispute, Nancy Thomason and Maggie Sims. Photo by Joanna Bean.The UCCS shuttle took part in the parade as the float. Photo by Joanna Bean.Chancellor Venkat Reddy. along with members of the UCCS community, walked in the parade. Photo by Joanna Bean.UCCS alumni, students, faculty and staff pose for a picture with Colorado Springs’ 41st Mayor John Suthers and his wife Janet ’73, an alumna of UCCS. The theme of the celebration was “Parade Through Time.” Photo by Joanna Bean.
Members of the UCCS community walk together in the parade. Photo by Joanna Bean.Brent Young drives one of the shuttles in the parade. The UCCS shuttle was one of more than 60 floats and entries in attendance. Photo by Joanna Bean.
