Enjoy the one-of-a-kind parade, live music, coffin races, and more to ring in spooky season in Historic Downtown Manitou Springs. Ride your bike or a PikeRide to the event, leave it with our bike valet for free, and enjoy all festivities knowing your bike is safe and secure.

Cycling is encouraged! Bring your bike or a PikeRide ebike, get a free drink token for the after party!

Car parking is not permitted in downtown Manitou parking lots or along the streets during this event and cars are asked to be parked at 1675 Garden of the Gods Road to access the shuttle (cost is $5 for everyone 12 and over). The Manitou Springs shuttle will run throughout the event until 6:00 P.M. Shuttle Details.

Free Bike Valet Details:

The bike valet will be on the west side of Memorial Park in Manitou Springs from 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.

Please retrieve your bike before 6:00 P.M. All bikes left with us after 6:00 P.M. will be collected and available for pickup by contacting PikeRide.

Event Schedule:

10:00 A.M. Live Music on the 900 block stage and Fan Zone Opens. (Check Event Details button below for details).

12:00 P.M. Parade begins

Coffin races will begin shortly after the parade.

2:00 - 5:00 P.M. After Party at Soda Springs Park

Curious about the origins of this quirky celebration? The Emma Crawford Coffin Races began as a Manitou Springs tradition in 1995, honoring Emma Crawford, who was buried atop Red Mountain in 1891. After years of harsh weather, her coffin famously slid down the mountain in 1929, inspiring the annual races that now celebrate her story in Manitou Springs.