Presented by Building Ute Pass Community
Ann Esch
2025 Bronc Day Grand Marshal
In 1914 Ann’s great grandfather, Theron Houghton, from Arkansas City, Kansas, built 2 summer cabins for his family in “The Gem of the Rockies”, Green Mountain Falls.
Theron’s daughter, Maude (Houghton) Sills, Ann’s grandmother, was related to the Newman family through her late mother, Helen Josephine (Newman) Houghton.
The Newman cousins were prosperous Kansas merchants and already owned “Breezy Point” and “Newman House” and entertained visitors from the hot plains of Kansas, including their cousins.
Grandfather Houghton was not wealthy but knew how to build, so “Jack o’Lantern” and “Grumble Knot” (smaller where the boys slept that had an outhouse) were built on a tiny parcel and have been enjoyed now by many children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, cousins and other friends for over 100 years!!
Ann was a summer visitor beginning in 1937, two years old for the first Bronc Day, enjoying 3 glorious months every summer. She would ride her favorite horse, Chico, at the Brockhurst Stable for 25 cents an hour and got to be a “guide” when she ran out of money! She was 12 in 1949 when the last Midland train came through!
Ann has been dedicated to and deeply involved in the local government for decades and carries forward the history and essence of GMF, keeping it alive for those who don’t know/remember.
Ann is honored to help represent the “pioneers” and many older folks, by participating as Grand Marshal in the Bronc Day Parade this summer.
She is thankful for this wonderful opportunity!
2025 Parade Participants
Ute Pass Regional Health Service District
Serving 539 square miles and four counties, we provide critical care through our dedicated team of 64 employees. With three full-time ambulances and two stations, we’re ready to respond wherever you need us. Our six ACT cars help deliver community paramedic services right to your doorstep including telehealth visits and behavioral health care.
GMF Mayor
Todd Dixon is serving his second term as GMF Mayor.
John Smalls
Bagpiper
Friends of the Peak - Pikes Peak Bigfoot
Friends of the Peak' works to provide a unified, proactive voice for the preservation and restoration of the natural environment of Pikes Peak. We promote and enhance recreational opportunities and visitor experiences that are in harmony with the natural environment. And we get dirty with various trail maintenance via Pike National Forest permits.
The Banjo Mountain Man
Isaiah Stonecreek, The Banjo Mountain Man Isaiah brings his banjo down from Pikes Peak for his 18th annual visit to Bronc Day!
Ute Pass Elementary School - 4th Grade
Ute Pass Elementary School’s 4th Grade Naturalists!
Cascade Volunteer Fire Department
Volunteer Fire Department serving Cascade and the Ute Pass Community
Colorado Cowboys
Old West reenactment group. We stive to keep the old West alive.
Dennis the Emu
Dennisaurus-Rex, "Dennis" is a 4 year old very friendly Emu who loves being the center of attention!
Cripple Creek Donkeys - Two Mile High Club
The Two Mile High Club was formed in 1931 to care for the Cripple Creek Donkeys. Our mission is simple - to raise funds and provide crucial support for the care, food, and shelter of these fantastic animals representing Cripple Creek's mining history. Our last event of our Donkey Summer of Fun is Fall Fest, October 4-5 in Cripple Creek! See you there!