Families & Governor Celebrate Colorado Day Complete With Cake
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DENVER (CBS4) - The wonderful Centennial State turned 142 years old on Wednesday. Colorado was established as a state on Aug. 1, 1876 when President Ulysses S. Grant gave Colorado its "Centennial State" name.
Coloradans joined Gov. John Hickenlooper for a part at History Colorado.
"Happy birthday, Colorado. Happy birthday, Colorado. Happy birthday, Centennial State... Happy birthday to you," a small men's choir sang.
The celebration this year included speeches, performances and lots of cake.
A CBS4 crew took to the streets this week to hear from the people about what makes Colorado so great.
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Every year, the state's museums and parks offer free admission to honor the holiday.
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