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Juneteenth Day Juneteenth is celebrated in more than 200 cities in the United States, including Pueblo. June 19, 1865 is considered to be the date when the last slaves in America were freed, and that day has come to symbolize for many African Americans what the Fourth of July symbolizes for all Americans. Juneteenth Day recognizes and honors black ancestry not for slavery, but for the freedom that was rightfully passed to them. Juneteenth has been occurring in Pueblo since 1981 and occurs at the Colorado State Fairgrounds Family Park.
If you want an Asian adventure without flying 10 hours to Asia, then check out Pueblo Zoo. The year-round destination has exhibits such as Asian Adventure, Serengeti Safari, North American Grasslands, the Australian Outback and World of Color. The zoo also features a tropical rain forest and an underwater viewing of penguins, plus an Islands of Life shipwreck journey as well as a Pioneer Ranch friendly farm. Pueblo Zoo is home to 400 animals from 140 species that are living on 25 acres in Pueblo City Park.
What’s Online Find out why visitors go wild over the diverse inhabitants of the Pueblo Zoo by watching a quick video at imagespueblo.com.
Viva Las Vegas Elvis impersonators, rejoice. There are now direct flights connecting Pueblo to Las Vegas. Allegiant Air announced in August 2010 that nonstop jet service between the two cities would begin Oct. 7, 2010. The new flights operate two times weekly – Thursday and Sunday – between Pueblo Memorial Airport and McCarran International Airport. Flights depart Pueblo at 7:25 p.m. and arrive in Las Vegas at 8:25 p.m., and depart Las Vegas at 3:55 p.m. and arrive in Pueblo at 6:45 p.m. Allegiant Air uses twin-engine, 150-seat jets for all the trips.
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