Rotary Club Spotlights Vision to Revive Acacia Park Bandshell at St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Colorado Springs, CO - Volunteers from the Rotary Club of Colorado Springs will host a community outreach booth during the city’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities to share information about the Rotary Bandshell Project, an effort to restore and activate the historic bandshell in Acacia Park as a central hub for concerts, performances, and community events.

Families and parade-goers can stop by to learn about the project while enjoying festive giveaways including toy kettles, gummy rainbows, chocolate coins, and shamrock stickers.

The Rotary Bandshell Project aims to bring more than 100 days of community programming each year to Acacia Park by 2026, transforming the historic downtown stage into a vibrant gathering place for music, culture, and civic celebrations.

As thousands gather downtown for one of Colorado Springs’ largest annual celebrations, Rotary leaders hope the event will also spark conversation about the future of Acacia Park and the role the bandshell can play in bringing the community together.

WHEN:

Saturday, March 14, 2026

• 5K Race Begins – 10:00 a.m.

• Kids’ Leprechaun Fun Run – 11:00 a.m.

• St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Noon

WHERE:

Rotary Community Booth on the sidewalk near the Acacia Park playground on the west side of Tejon Street in Downtown Colorado Springs

VISUALS FOR MEDIA:

• St. Patrick’s Day parade with floats and costumes

• Rotary volunteers engaging with families and visitors

• Children receiving festive giveaways

• Community members learning about the historic bandshell project

• Downtown celebration atmosphere on Tejon Street

EVENT CONTEXT:

The Colorado Springs St. Patrick’s Day celebration, now in its 42nd year, features a 5K race, children’s fun run, and one of the region’s largest St. Patrick’s Day parades with more than 100 entries marching through downtown.

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Founded in 1916, the Rotary Club of Colorado Springs is one of the most active Rotary clubs in southern Colorado. Part of Rotary International, the club is dedicated to service above self through projects that promote education, community development, and peacebuilding locally and globally.

Media Contacts:

Rachel Inez Stovall

PR, Rotary Club of Colorado Springs

eventdiva@outlook.com

719-373-7449

Trevor Dierdorff

President, Rotary Club of Colorado Springs

trevor@amnet.net

719-499-8304

www.csrotary.org

Update via Rotary Club Facebook:

“Acacia Park Bandshell Project Update:

This past Wednesday, the Rotary Club of Colorado Springs delivered a presentation to the board of the Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority regarding the proposed Acacia Park Bandshell project and broader park improvements.

As Rotary explores ways to help revitalize Acacia Park, we want the community to know that transparency, openness, and accountability are central to this effort.

At this stage, discussions are preliminary and exploratory. The project remains in the early planning phase, and no final development plans, project scope, or cost estimates have been determined.

Our goal in sharing these conversations early is simple: to keep the public informed as ideas are explored and partnerships are considered.

The Rotary Club of Colorado Springs is excited about the possibility of helping lead a grassroots, community-driven effort to strengthen Acacia Park as a welcoming and vibrant gathering space in the heart of downtown.

As planning evolves, we are committed to open dialogue with community members, city partners, and stakeholders, ensuring that any future plans reflect both community input and responsible stewardship of resources.

More information will be shared as discussions continue and additional details become available.”