GOD & COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL LINE UP

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GOD & COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL

Program Timeline

Veteran's Park • Cañon City, Colorado

July 4 • 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM

OPENING CEREMONIES

2:00 PM – 2:45 PM

Time Activity

2:00 PM American Legion Color Guard Arrival & Posting of Colors

2:05 PM Welcome – Founder Chaplain Ray Linebaugh

2:10 PM Opening Prayer / Invocation – Pastor Grant Adkisson

2:13 PM Pledge of Allegiance

2:14 PM Moment of Silence for America's Fallen Heroes

2:15 PM National Anthem – Mary Bridgette Linebaugh

2:18 PM Flag Folding Ceremony – DOC Honor Guard

2:24 PM Presentation of Folded Flag to Gold Star Family – Harry Campbell

2:28 PM Recognition of Gold Star Families in Attendance – Ray Linebaugh

2:31 PM Recognition of Presenting Sponsors, Major Partners, Committee Members and Donors

2:36 PM Introduction of Veteran Service Organizations and Resource Partners

2:40 PM Silen Auction Announce / Introduction of Applewood

2:42 PM "The Army Goes Rolling Along" / Army Veteran Recognition

2:45 PM "Anchors Aweigh" / Navy Veteran Recognition

2:48 PM "The U.S. Air Force Song" / Air Force Veteran Recognition

2:51 PM "The Marines' Hymn" / Marine Veteran Recognition

2:54 PM “Semper Paratus” (Always Ready) / Coast Guard Veteran Recognition

2:57 PM “Semper Supra” (Always Above) / Space Force Veteran Recognition

3:00 PM Recognition of Law Enforcement, Firefighters, EMS, Dispatcher, Corrections Officers, EM Personnel

3:05 PM APPLEWOOD LIVE

3:50 PM Reading: Major Sullivan Ballou Letter – Amy Dawn Bourlon-Hilterbran

3:51 PM Founding Fathers Facts – George Washington

3:53 PM Founding Fathers Facts – Thomas JeƯerson

3:55 PM Founding Fathers Facts – John Adams

3:57 PM Founding Fathers Facts – Benjamin Franklin

3:59 PM Founding Fathers Facts – James Madison

4:01 PM Founding Fathers Facts – Alexander Hamilton

4:03 PM Founding Fathers Facts – John Jay

5:02 PM Reading from the Declaration of Independence

6:25 PM Invisible Wounds – Ray Linebaugh

6:30 PM COUNTYWIDE LIVE

8:35 PM - Closing Challenge from Chaplain Ray Linebaugh

"As we leave tonight, let us remember that patriotism is not something we celebrate only on the Fourth of July. Freedom requires participation. Service requires sacrifice. Community requires commitment."

"Before you go home, I ask you to do three things: Thank a veteran. Check on a veteran. Support a veteran. Let someone know they matter."

"If each of us does that, we honor not only those who served, but the nation they helped preserve."

God Bless Our Veterans, God Bless Colorado and God Bless the United States of America!

8:40 PM – America the Beautiful performance – Mary Bridgette Linebaugh

8:45 PM - Closing Prayer 

Veteran Suicide Prevention Message: "Every day, veterans across America face challenges many of us cannot see. Tonight, we pause to remember those we have lost and to remind every veteran and family member that help is available, hope is real, and you are never alone. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 and press 1 to reach the Veterans Crisis Line. Together, as a community, we can help save lives."