Celebrate Olympic & Paralympic Day in Colorado Springs
Join the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum on [insert date] for a special celebration of sport, inclusion, and the Olympic & Paralympic spirit in the heart of Olympic City USA.
Enjoy interactive activities, athlete meet-and-greets, adaptive sports demonstrations, and family-friendly experiences inspired by Team USA and the global Olympic and Paralympic movements.
What Is Olympic & Paralympic Day?
Olympic & Paralympic Day is a worldwide celebration of sport, inclusion, and community held each year on June 23. The annual observance commemorates the founding of the International Olympic Committee in 1894 and encourages people of all ages and abilities to stay active while embracing the values of excellence, friendship, and respect.
Today, Olympic & Paralympic Day is celebrated around the world through community events, educational programs, athlete engagement, and activities that showcase the power of sport to inspire and unite communities. The celebration also highlights the role sport plays in building confidence, accessibility, and opportunity for people of all abilities.
The History of Olympic & Paralympic Day
First introduced as “Olympic Day” in 1948, the annual observance honors the founding of the modern Olympic movement and its lasting impact worldwide.
In 2020, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, alongside the International Olympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee, officially expanded the observance in the United States to Olympic & Paralympic Day. The change reflects a shared commitment to celebrating both Olympic and Paralympic athletes while promoting accessibility, inclusion, and opportunity through sport.
Test Your Knowledge
True or False — The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum is home to the official U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame.
True. The museum in downtown Colorado Springs honors hundreds of inducted athletes through its immersive galleries and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame
True or False – Denver is officially known as 'Olympic City USA.'
False. Colorado Springs is known as 'Olympic City USA', home of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee headquarters, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center, and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum
Olympic & Paralympic Day is celebrated every June 23 — but what historic moment does the date actually commemorate?
On June 23, 1894, the International Olympic Committee was founded, sparking the revival of the modern Olympic movement. Olympic Day was first observed in 1948, and in 2020 the U.S. officially expanded the observance to Olympic & Paralympic Day.
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Olympic & Paralympic Day at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum
Join us at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum in downtown Colorado Springs for a day dedicated to the friendship, excellence, and values sports bring to people worldwide. Get active, experience the joy of movement, and honor the enduring Olympic and Paralympic spirit.
Olympic & Paralympic Day Activities at the Museum
Discover opportunities to celebrate movement, teamwork, and the spirit of Team USA throughout the museum. From sport demonstrations to inspiring Team USA stories and immersive exhibits, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum offers visitors a memorable way to experience the history, values, and spirit of the Olympic and Paralympic movements in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs.
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