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Manitou Springs Carnivale Parade & Gumbo Cook-Off

Presented by Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce at Memorial Park, Manitou Springs

February 2, 2008

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Get your Mojo going and join in the festivities! Every one is welcome to participate. No Entry form is required. Just arrive at Manitou's Memorial Park at 12 Noon with your best entourage ready to party up Manitou Avenue! Floats, carriages and wagons are welcome but please no motorized vehicles. The Theme For This Year's Parade Is: "Faces in the Crowd". Get your costumes ready because prizes will be awarded in 4 categories: Best us of Theme, Best Kids, Best Musical and Best Judges Choice. Also, fabulous chefs will be competing in the annual Gumbo Cook-Off. Gumbo begins cooking at 8:00 a.m. Public tasting will follow the judging (10:45 a.m.) 2 tastings for a dollar! The Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce will provide a shuttle to get you safely to and from the events. The shuttle stops are as follows: El Colorado Lodge, Comfort Inn of Manitou Springs, CastAways Inn & Suites, Manitou Chamber of Commerce (Street Parking Only), Downtown Near Parade Route, Soda Springs Park.

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    Memorial Park, Manitou Springs

    502 Manitou Ave.
    Manitou Springs, CO 80829

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  • Admission Info

    Tickets: Free

  • Dates & Times

    Dates:
    February 2, 2008

    Times:
    Parade: 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
    Gumbo Cook-Off: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

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      Phone: 719.685.1430
      

  • • Briarhurst Manor Estate - 404 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO 80829
      Phone: 719.685.1864
      

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      Phone: 719.685.9000
      Email: rewards@craftwood.com
      

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      Phone: 719-685-0277
      

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      Phone: 719 685 3755
      

  • • Silver Saddle Motel - 215 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, Colorado 80829
      Phone: 800 772 3353
      

  • • Stagecoach Inn - 702 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, Colorado 80829
      Phone: 719 685 9400
      

  • • The Dutch Kitchen - 1025 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, Colorado 80829
      Phone: 719 685 9962
      

  • • The Keg Bar and Grill - 730 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, Colorado 80829
      Phone: (719) 685-9531
      

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      Phone: 719-685-9344
      

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    • Silver Saddle Motel - 215 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, Colorado 80829
      Phone: 800 772 3353
      

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      Phone: Toll Free 1-888-212-7000 or 719-685-3000
      Email: info@thecliffhouse.com