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    Emma Crawford Coffin Race & Parade

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    Presented by Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce at Downtown Manitou Springs

    October 24, 2009

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    The legend of Emma Crawford lives again in this unique race up Manitou Avenue. Costumed impersonators of Emma Crawford, a 19th-century local who was buried on nearby Red Mountain, ride on coffin-like contraptions pulled by teams of four mourners. (Emma supposedly still haunts the mountain even though her coffin washed away years after her burial.) A parade and awards for the best Emma, the most creative coffin, and the best overall entourage complete the daylong event.

    Registration begins at 10 a.m., parade at noon.

    For more information about the Emma Crawford Festival, call the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce 719-685-5089 or 1-800-642-2567 or visit www.manitousprings.org

    [Image provided courtesy KRCC 91.5 FM]


    • At-a-
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      • Venue Info

        Downtown Manitou Springs

        Manitou Avenue
        Manitou Springs, CO 80829

        Full map and directions

      • Admission Info

        Tickets: Free and open to the public.

        Info Phone: 719-685-5089

      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        October 24, 2009

        Times:
        Registration begins at 10 a.m.
        Parade starts at 12 p.m.

      • Accessibility Info

          Currently, no accessibility information is available for this event.

      • Member Reviews

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        • Event Name: Emma Crawford Coffin Race & Parade
          "Emma"
          Comment posted by: Drew from Connecticut, Oct 03, 2009

          Respect Emma, Always. And Red Chief Mountain. Peace.

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        • Event Name: Emma Crawford Coffin Race & Parade
          "Emma"
          Comment posted by: Drew from Connecticut, Oct 03, 2009

          Respect Emma, Always. And Red Chief Mountain. Peace.

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    • What's
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      • Nearby Dining/Drinks

        • Mona Lisa - 733 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, CO 80829
          Phone: 719-685-0277

        • Savelli's Pizza - 301 Manitou Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80829
          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

        • The Loop - 965 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, Colorado 80829
          Phone: 719-685-9344

      • Nearby Lodging

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


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