The Pearl Street Stampedes have become THE kickoff celebration prior to CU home football games for nearly two decades. The night before each home game, hundreds of Buffs fans line the Pearl Street Mall as members of the Golden Buffalo Marching Band play to the crowds’ delight and CU's Colorado Spirit squad performs. Members of CU athletic teams and coaching staffs are greeted with cheers and high fives from fans of all ages. The Stampedes are a joint collaboration between the University of Colorado, local businesses, the City of Boulder and Downtown Boulder.
Led by Stephen Tebo’s vintage 1948 fire truck, members of the Golden Buffalo Marching Band start performing at 7 p.m. on the 1300 block of Pearl Street (in front of the County Courthouse). The Stampede moves west, stopping on each block of the Pearl Street Mall to perform.
2025 Dates: Thursday, August 28; Friday, September 5; Friday, September 19; Friday, September 26; Friday, October 10; and Friday, November 21.
Thursday, August 28
Cheer on the Buffs for the first home game against Georgia Tech!
Friday, September 5
Head downtown for a lively performance from members of the Golden Buffalo Marching Band and get ready for the Buffs to go head to head with Delaware!
Friday, September 19 - Family Weekend
Enjoy your weekend in Boulder with the fam and support the Buffs when they play against Wyoming!
Friday, September 26
Cheer on CU Boulder for their game against BYU!
Friday, October 11
Cheer alongside members of CU's Spirit Squad at the final stampede of the season where the CU Buffs will play Iowa State
Friday, November 21st
Support the Buffs at the final Stampede of the season! Show up, get loud and show your CU pride.
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