In the tradition of honoring those whose sacrifices made the liberties we enjoy possible, Veterans Plaza of Northern Colorado and the Liberty 250 Committee will present a powerful exhibition telling the story of America’s War for Independence. Through a compelling visual and narrative journey, the exhibit traces the path from colonial unrest to the birth of a new nation—revealing how ordinary people, extraordinary courage, and shared ideals shaped the meaning of liberty.

Weekend Events Include:

• America's War for Independence Exhibit - Liberty 250
• Keynote Speaker: Tom Hand - Author, Historian, and Founder of Americana Corner
• Historical Flag Displays
• Missing Man Table and Honors Ceremony
• A Battlefield Soil Ceremony
• 21 Gun Salute
• Military Equipment & Vehicle Displays
• Rotary's Field of Flags
• And Booths from over 30 Local Vetearn-serving organizations

The official Memorial Day Ceremony will take place on 5.24.2026 at Noon.  

Every Memorial Day weekend, the Plaza hosts its largest event of the year, bringing in thousands of people from all over Northern Colorado. This event is free to the public and lasts all Memorial Day Weekend. This year, Veterans Plaza of Northern Colorado and the Liberty 250 Committee will present an exhibition telling the story of America's War for Independence.

Event Includes:

• America's War for Independence Exhibit - Liberty 250
• Keynote Speaker: Tom Hand - Author, Historian, and Founder of "Americana Corner"
• Historical Flag Displays
• Missing Man Table and Honors Ceremony
• A Battlefield Soil Ceremony
• 21 Gun Salute
• Military Equipment & Vehicle Displays
• Rotary's Field of Flags
• And Booths from over 30 Local Vetearn-serving organizations

On Flag Day,  the Plaza will host a captivating display of 40 historic American flags. Each flag is different in design and bound to an important time in U.S. history,  from colonial flags to the present. Come see how the American Flag you have come to know has evolved over the years, and spend an hour on Flag day learning about our nation's history captured through these great historical symbols. Alongside each flag is a small panel with more information about that flag, allowing guests to better understand its purpose in the time it flew.

 The display is free to the public and will be on the Veterans Plaza grounds from 9AM to  5PM on Flag Day:  Sunday,  June 14, 2026 (weather permitting).