Small town honors more than 100 years of progress

By SYLVIA LOBATO
MANASSA — F

By SYLVIA LOBATO
MANASSA — For more than a century, Manassa has reached to its very roots and celebrated them. The Pioneer Days Celebration, set July 19-21 honors its first settlers.
From Spanish explorers in the late 1500s, to Mormon pioneers in the 1800s to newcomers adding their special contributions, it has been said that Manassa’s settlement history rings true to the Southwestern spirit of intellectual innovation, spiritual perseverance and constant discovery.
It has been said Manassa’s population swells to some 10,000 during the three-day event and it’s possible. Families plan reunions to coincide with the annual celebration as kinfolks gravitate toward their home town for a celebration of history, legacy and family.
Now nearing its 140th year, the celebration packs the town chock-full of carnival rides, fair food, old timey bandstands, Miss Pioneer princesses, and the event’s crown jewel, the parade—a parade so spectacular, it runs up and down main street twice!
The carnival is a highlight of each year’s event and advance tickets are on sale for $20 each at Manassa Market and Mark’s Outdoor Sports in Alamosa. Sales
.

Friday Entertainment 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Gunbarrel Junction
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Kickin’ Back
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Bad Attitude


SATURDAY ENTERTAINMENT
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Atomic Fireballs
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Indian Nickle
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Gunbarrel Junction
Happy 4th of July! I know it won’t be the same here with the fire restrictions but please refrain from using fireworks this 4th of July. We don’t want to add to the already-numerous fires going on in the great state of Colorado.

The Pioneer Days Celebration, set July 19-21 honors its first settlers.
From Spanish explorers in the late 1500s, to Mormon pioneers in the 1800s to newcomers adding their special contributions, it has been said that Manassa’s settlement history rings true to the Southwestern spirit of intellectual innovation, spiritual perseverance and constant discovery.
It has been said Manassa’s population swells to some 10,000 during the three-day event and it’s possible. Families plan reunions to coincide with the annual celebration as kinfolks gravitate toward their home town for a celebration of history, legacy and family.
Now nearing its 140th year, the celebration packs the town chock-full of carnival rides, fair food, old timey bandstands, Miss Pioneer princesses, and the event’s crown jewel, the parade—a parade so spectacular, it runs up and down main street twice!
The carnival is a highlight of each year’s event and advance tickets are on sale for $20 each at Manassa Market and Mark’s Outdoor Sports in Alamosa. Sales
.

Friday Entertainment    12:00 PM – 2:00 PM        Gunbarrel Junction
    2:00 PM – 4:00 PM        Kickin’ Back
    6:00 PM – 8:00 PM        Bad Attitude
            
            
SATURDAY ENTERTAINMENT
    12:00 PM – 4:00 PM        Atomic Fireballs
    4:00 PM – 6:00 PM        Indian Nickle
    6:00 PM – 8:00 PM        Gunbarrel Junction
Happy 4th of July! I know it won’t be the same here with the fire restrictions but please refrain from using fireworks this 4th of July. We don’t want to add to the already-numerous fires going on in the great state of Colorado.