Day 39 and 40 Littleton CO’s Western Welcome Week Highlighting Saturday Parade and Festival Day
Western Welcome Week is beginning to wrap up but don’t we always save the best for last? I have already written about how much I love Littleton’s Western Welcome Week – but here comes some of my own family’s favorites! The highlight of the week is about to happen tomorrow, Saturday with the Parade & Festival Day – but first there are many fun events for tomorrow as well. I am making this a 2 day post – as it is all that good!
Day 39 – Friday 8/20
Today’s highlights include the on going Bag of Books sale at the Bemis Library. While you are there, walk across the street to the beautiful and historic Littleton Museum which also celebrated a big milestone this week with their 40th Anniversary Celebration. The Juried Art Exhibit continues in the Depot Art Center and there is also a Quilt Show at the First Presbyterian Church of Littleton. The evening events will be a great time with an Hometown Pig Roast at the Littleton Elks Lodge and a western concert – “How the West Was Sung” by the Littleton Chorale at the Littleton United Methodist Church.
Day 40 – Saturday 8/21 – Festival Day!!!
This is the grand event in my eyes – a whole day of nothing but Littleton fun for the entire family. Through all of this – there will be a Blood Drive going on in Bega Park with The Children’s Hospital Blood Mobile, so be sure to stop by and donate blood if you can!
Breakfast & Children’s Firefighter Parade
In the early morning there is a western breakfast at Littleton United Methodist Church but then hustle over to Main Street as registration for the very popular annual Children’s Firefighter Parade begins at 7:30 am with the actual parade portion beginning at 8:30. This is a one of a kind with kids of all ages walking and on skates, bikes, motorized vehicles, and even with leashed pets (if you will be on wheels – don’t forget your helmet!)
Grand Parade & Festival
Shortly following the Children’s Firefighters Parade is the Grand Parade - which is scheduled to begin at 10:00 am. Plan to get their early to claim your spot – I can tell you from experience that the spots on the shady side of the street go fast! The Parade will begin at Gallup and Littleton Blvd and continue down Littleton Blvd as it turns into Main St through downtown Littleton.
Immediately following the parade, plan to stay for the Arts and Crafts Show as part of Festival Day. There are always many local artist and then there is the food & fun as well as music and entertainment all day. Another big draw is the sneak peak of the Haunted Mansion at the Reinke Bros. shop.
Evening Activities
If you have any energy left after a full day of fun, head over to Big Papa’s for a BBQ & music or another performance of the Littleton Chorale – How the West Was Sung or perhaps you have scored tickets to The Love List at the Littleton Town Hall Arts Center.
There are some other activities occurring throughout the day as well, be sure to check out the full schedule here so you don’t miss anything.
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