Celememorate™ 2026
Events
Join Big Tony and our partners across Colorado as we celebrate, remember, and honor in 2026 — next up: the 25th Anniversary Tribute to 9/11 First Responders, a statewide moving tribute across Colorado.
Upcoming
Monday, September 7 – Friday, September 11, 2026 · Statewide
25th Anniversary Tribute to 9/11 First Responders
A statewide moving tribute honoring the 405 FDNY, NYPD, PAPD & FDNY EMS first responders lost on 9/11, along with K-9 Sirius — a display of 405 flags plus one tribute flag. Begins Labor Day and travels throughout Colorado; finale September 11 at Colorado Homes & Design, Denver, 6 AM–5 PM. Open to the public; free refreshments. Proceeds benefit the Romito Foundation.
Past Events & Recaps
September 7 – 11, 2026 · Statewide · Finale in Denver
25th Anniversary Tribute to 9/11 First Responders
Our statewide moving tribute honored the 405 first responders lost on September 11, 2001, and K-9 Sirius, with a display of 405 flags plus one tribute flag — concluding at Colorado Homes & Design in Denver on the 25th anniversary.
July 31 – August 2, 2026
A Three-Day Exhibition for Colorado’s 150th
Our three-day exhibition at The Perfect Landing marked Colorado’s 150th anniversary with twenty years of remembrance work on display. Thank you to all who joined us.
Monday, June 29 – Saturday, July 4, 2026
73-Mile Memorial Walk
Big Tony walked 73 miles from Denver to Colorado Springs — roughly 12 miles a day — to honor and remember Americans still unaccounted for from past conflicts, including more than 73,000 from World War II.
Friday, July 3, 2026 • 9:00 AM–12:00 PM MT
Happy 250th Birthday, America!
Heather Gardens & Rendezvous Restaurant hosted a celebration honoring Service Members past and present, and the roughly 1.3 million Americans who have died in service to our country.
2888 S. Heather Gardens Way, Aurora, CO 80014
Saturday, July 4, 2026 • 12:00 PM MT
250 Years of Freedom Pool Party!
Cap off America’s 250th with a Fourth of July pool party — food, fun, and fellowship leading right up to the 12:15 Freedom Minute.
Venue and full details to be announced.
Friday–Sunday, June 26–28, 2026
DIA Event — Free Rides for Service Members
Celememorate joined the USA 250 display at Denver International Airport, offering free local rides to returning Service Members, their dependents, and veterans. See photos from the weekend.