American Heroes: A Salute to Veterans & First Responders

What: Patriotic annual festival, American Heroes: A Salute to Veterans & First Responders  

When: Friday, November 10 and Saturday, November 11, 2023, 

Where: The Colony Five Star Complex, 4100 Blair Oaks in The Colony, Texas!

Things to enjoy: live music, family activities, carnival rides, car show, silent auction, fireworks.

Schedule: 

Friday
4:00pm Carnival Opens 
6:00pm Festival Opens 
6:30pm-8:00pm The Unlikely Candidates
8:00pm-8:30pm First Responders Ceremony 
8:30pm-10:00pm Vertical Horizon
10:00pm Drone Show

Saturday
9:30am TSC: American Heroes Classic III Begins
11:00am Memorial Ceremony 
12:00pm Carnival Opens (and same time for Sunday)
12:00pm Festival Opens
12:00pm-5:00pm Community Stage
1:00pm-2:30pm Car Show registration
2:00pm-3:30pm Chad Cooke Band
3:00pm Car Show Judging
4:00pm Car Show awards
4:00pm-5:30pm Austin Snell 
5:45pm Veterans Ceremony 
6:00pm Silent Auction closes 
6:30pm-8:00pm Chris Cagle 
8:00pm Fireworks

PARTICIPATING FOOD TRUCKS: 

• Ash's Texas BBQ
• Kona Ice of Lake Lewisville 
• Tiff's Treats Cookies 
• Athletic Club 
• American Legion 
• Nothing Bundt Cakes 
• JBW Vending LLC

VIP Tickets

Want to be a VIP? Although the American Heroes festival is a FREE event for everyone and tickets are not required, we have a limited number of VIP access tickets available for purchase. VIP Tickets get you access to a premium concert viewing area, dinner and two complimentary drink coupons. 

VIP Tickets are required for ages 4 - older. Children ages 3 and younger do not require a VIP ticket for access to the VIP area.                             

Click here to purchase VIP Tickets

Accommodations

For a special event rate, book your stay at The Colony's Holiday Inn.

More Information

For more information about the American Heroes festival, call The Colony Parks and Recreation Department at 972-625-1106 or email the festival staff.

Thank you to our sponsors: 

Rules

NO COOLERS or alcoholic beverages are allowed. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase at the Beer Garden area within the festival grounds.