The Town of Wellington is set host its traditional Fourth of July celebration with the theme “Honoring Our Heritage.”
The event is Wellington’s largest community gathering and will run throughout the day on Friday, July 4 — beginning with a pancake breakfast at 9 a.m. and ending with a fireworks show at about 9:30 p.m. The full schedule is as follows:
— 9 a.m.: Pancake breakfast hosted by The Wellington Filling Station (3906 Cleveland Ave.) Email
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— 10 a.m.: Parade on Cleveland Avenue. This year's theme is “Honoring our Heritage.” (Register at
https://app.amilia.com/store/en/wellingtoncolorado/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=xAomn52).
*During the parade, artist Terry McNerney will host a meet-and-greet next to the mural he is painting on the Wellington Grill building on the northeast corner of Cleveland Avenue and 2nd Street.
— 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Festival at Wellington Community Park. Festival offerings include:
* Inflatables
* Games
* Food & drink vendors
* Wellington Community Park amenities
* Rescue vehicle exhibit
— 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: A special Main Street Market in Centennial Park. The Market will include:
* Vendors (including food and drink)
* Live music featuring the Patti Fiasco and a second band to be determined
* Family-friendly activities
— 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Car Show in Centennial Park
* Hosted by Rockabilly Vixens.
* Cars located on Harrison and 4th Street around Centennial Park.
* Organizers will announce winners and host a pin-up and greaser contest between bands on the stage in Centennial Park.
— 7:30 p.m.: The Wellington Community Band will play a free concert from the Eyestone South parking lot as residents gather to watch the fireworks.
— 9:30 p.m.: Fireworks Show on the east side of Sixth Street, across from the Eyestone Elementary School campuses. The Eyestone Elementary North and South fields will be available for spectators to view the show. Additionally, synchronized music is available for the show by tuning in to 97.1 FM at 9:39 p.m.
— All Day: Residents are encouraged to take the self-guided Downtown Wellington Historic Tour, which can be found at
https://wellingtoncolorado.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5202/Downtown-Wellington-Historic-Tour---2024.
ROAD CLOSURES
Wellington’s 4th of July celebration requires the following road closures:
— 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.:
* Colorado Highway 1/Cleveland Avenue from the intersection with State Highway 9 to Fifth Street.
* First Street from Cleveland Avenue to Roosevelt Avenue.
* Fifth Street from Cleveland Avenue to Kennedy Avenue.
— 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.:
* Harrison Avenue from Third Street to Fifth Street.
* Fourth Street from Cleveland Avenue to Harrison Avenue.
— 2-11 p.m.:
* Sixth Street from Grant Avenue to Washington Avenue (County Road 64).
On-street parking will be available throughout the day in other areas, but residents are encouraged to walk, bike, or carpool to the day’s events, as space is limited.
SHUTTLE
Shuttle service will be available through a generous sponsorship from Wellington Colorado Main Street Program. The shuttle service will run from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with drop off and pickup locations outside the Municipal Services Building (Third Street) and at the north parking lot (by the tennis courts) of Wellington Community Park.
SPONSORS
The Town of Wellington wouldn’t be able to put on this signature community event without the help of our generous sponsors:
— Wellington Main Street Program
— Bohemian Foundation
— Dumpster Diverz
— Tanner Brown State Farm
— Soul Squared Brewing
— Northern Colorado Veterinary Center
— Meridian Trust Federal Credit Union
— Wellington Eye Care
Anyone interested in sponsoring this event — or other Town events or facilities — can call (970) 568-7410 or email
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VOLUNTEERING
The Town of Wellington is looking for dedicated volunteers to help put on this community event. There are several ways to volunteer throughout the day, including helping with set-up, kids games, parade line-up and more.�
Are you a business looking to promote on the 4th? Sign up a team of volunteers from your local business to volunteer the day of the event while wearing your branded gear and promote your business for free!
Email
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ACCESSIBILITY
Anyone wanting to make special accommodation requests for this event can email
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FORE MORE
Updated information about the 4th of July celebration will be posted here and to www.WellingtonColorado.gov/Fourth-of-July. Questions about the event can be sent to
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