Fun-filled events across Colorado this weekend March 13 - March 15, 2026

From the Colorado Springs St. Patrick's Day Parade to the Switchbacks home opener, there's plenty to enjoy this weekend!

Mar. 13, 2026 at 3:51am

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Each week, News5 compiles a list of events happening across Colorado. This weekend, the highlights include the 42nd annual Colorado Springs St. Patrick's Day Parade, the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC home opener against the Las Vegas Lights, the Pueblo Polar Plunge, and a live Paralympic painting demonstration by local artist Bernard Sandoval.

Why it matters

These events provide fun and festive activities for residents and visitors across Southern Colorado, celebrating local culture, sports, and community. They also support important causes like the Special Olympics Colorado.

The details

The Colorado Springs St. Patrick's Day Parade kicks off at noon on Saturday, March 14th, with the Leprechaun Fun Run starting at 11 a.m. The Switchbacks take on the Las Vegas Lights at 3 p.m. on Saturday at Weidner Field, with a St. Patrick's Day theme. The Pueblo Polar Plunge runs from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, with proceeds benefiting Special Olympics Colorado. And artist Bernard Sandoval will create a live painting inspired by the Winter Paralympic Games on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum.

  • The Colorado Springs St. Patrick's Day Parade is on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
  • The Switchbacks home opener against the Las Vegas Lights is on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 3 p.m.
  • The Pueblo Polar Plunge is on Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • The live Paralympic painting demonstration by Bernard Sandoval is on Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The players

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

A professional soccer team based in Colorado Springs that plays in the USL Championship.

Las Vegas Lights

A professional soccer team based in Las Vegas that also plays in the USL Championship.

Bernard Sandoval

A local sports artist who will be creating a live painting inspired by the Winter Paralympic Games.

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The takeaway

This weekend's events in Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and beyond offer a diverse array of activities for residents and visitors to enjoy, from sports and parades to art and community fundraising. These events help bring people together, celebrate local culture, and support important causes.