Madam Lou Bunch Day 51st Anniversary Celebration and Famous Bed Race

Madam Lou Bunch Day 51st Anniversary Celebration and Famous Bed Race take place Saturday, June 14, on Main Street Central City. In the mid-1800’s, Madam Lou Bunch opened a brothel for the many miners looking to find gold in what was dubbed “The Richest Square Mile on Earth”. With a tuberculosis breakout, she helped the sick and is credited with saving the city. The celebration includes live music, food trucks, performances by the Infamous Backroom Cabaret and The Wild Bunch, a costume contest, the Madams’ & Miners’ Ball and activities for the children. The parade begins at 12 noon with the Bed Race at 3:00PM SHARP. Admission is free. For more information, VisitCentralCity.com/events.