Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Upcoming outdoor events

THIS WEEKEND - Pet and Doll Parade
Longmont Recreation Services presents the 77th annual Pet and Doll Parade on Saturday, June 16 at 10:00am at Roosevelt Park.This is a free event for children. The parade takesplace on the paved trail around Roosevelt Park. Lineup begins at 9:30. There will be free balloons, hatsand popsicles for all entries. Ride your bike, pull a wagon or lead your dog.This year's theme is "Red, White and Blue", celebrating Longmont as an all-American city.For more info, go to:http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec/special/PetDollParade.htm

July 4th - Fireworks Display at Boulder Country Fairgrounds
Enjoy this annual tradition from almost anywhere in Longmont! Starts around 9:30.

July 13th and 14th - Rhythm on the River at Rogers Grove
Lots of fun activities for the kids as well as great food from local restaurants. See http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/rotr/ for more info.

July 20th and September 21st - ArtWalk in Longmont
View local artists' work and make some of your own! A great event for kids. See http://www.artwalklongmont.org/ for more information.

Most Tuesdays through July - Summer Concerts in the park
"The Longmont Summer Concert in the Park Series is Back! Enjoy a warm summer's evening with family and friends. A unique musical opportunity right in your own backyard. Recreation Services invites you all to attend the 2007 Sounds of Summer Concert in the Park Series. All concerts are free, thanks to the generous support of local community sponsors: Market Street Mortgage, Elevations Credit Union and Guitars Etc. The series is presented by The City of Longmont. Be sure to bring a blanket or chair to sit on and enjoy the music. Concerts begin at 6:30pm with all being held at the Roosevelt Park Pavilion at 725 8th Ave." See http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec/special/concert.htm for dates and performers.

August 24th - Festival on Main
This event is put on by the Longmont Downtown Development Authority. Main Street will be closed from Third to Long's Peak and there will be lots to see and do! See http://denver.yourhub.com/Longmont/Events/Outdoors/Event~317771.aspx or http://www.festivalonmain.com/ for more info.

Saturdays through October 27th - Longmont Farmers Market
Buy lots of yummy locally grown food at the Boulder Country Fairgrounds on Saturdays from 8 to 1. See http://www.longmontfarmers.com/ for more info.

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