It Takes an Army: Fun facts about the Western Street Breakfast and who it benefits

It Takes an Army: Fun facts about the Western Street Breakfast and who it benefits

Celebrating 76 years of serving pancakes and roping cattle, the Western Street Breakfast kicks off Rodeo Season in the Pikes Peak Region.Thousands make their way to downtown Colorado Springs for some pancakes, eggs, bacon, and more. Along with some great entertainment and western activities. To organize it all, it takes an army, literally.Since the 1990's the event has focused on giving back to local military families directly, and because of th…

Soldiers volunteer during Western Heritage Street Breakfast

Soldiers from Fort Carson help prepare breakfast for thousands of community members at the annual Western Street Breakfast in downtown Colorado Springs, June 18, 2025. Service members volunteered to cook and serve nearly 1,100 pounds of pancake batter, 1,500 pounds of eggs, 10,000 sausage patties, 88 gallons of syrup, 500 gallons of coffee, 7,500 pints of milk and 2,500 pints of juice, according to the Western Street Breakfast committee.