Festival of Lights Celebration at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum set for Dec. 9

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December 9 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Immerse yourself in the spirit and excitement of the Olympic and Paralympic Games this holiday season right here in Olympic City USA. Join us at the United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum for a day filled with programming on Dec. 9, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., just before the downtown Festival of Lights Parade.

Explore the museum with athlete meet and greets, guided tours (available for regular admission purchase), captivating artifact demonstrations and sport activations. Guests will also be able to get their photo with the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games torch and get a behind-the-scenes look at the installation of the Paralympic medals exhibit. Warm up with complimentary hot cocoa at Flame Café and enjoy a host of engaging activities for visitors of all ages.

Following the USOPM activities, continue the festivities at the Festival of Lights Parade, starting at 5:50 p.m. in downtown Colorado Springs. Full details on the parade here.

Visit usopm.org to take part.

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Tommy Schield // sr. director, communications & marketing
tschield@usopm.org // 217.840.9607

About the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum

The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum offers an immersive and universally accessible look into the journey of Team USA’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Through interactive exhibits, innovative displays, and a comprehensive artifact collection, the Museum instills the Olympic values of excellence, friendship, and respect, as well as the Paralympic values of determination, equality, inspiration, and courage in every visitor. It honors yesterday’s legends with the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame while inspiring tomorrow’s legends through entertaining activities and events. The USOPM is more than a museum but a life-changing experience that will continue to educate and inspire the public to take part for generations to come.

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200 S. Sierra Madre Street 80903

719.497.1234

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