"Potato Man" sits just outside the police station front door on the southwest side of the Northglenn Administration Building. The bronze sculpture won the People's Choice Award in 2004 as part of the Art of Parade program.
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Summer Concert Series
The Sounds of Summer Concert Series provides Northglenn residents and visitors access to the best performances for free!
All events take place at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, across from City Hall, 11701 Community Center Drive. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held at 7 p.m. at D.L. Parsons Theatre, across the street in the Northglenn Recreation Center.
- July 1 - Kutundara
- July 8 - The Indulgers
- July 15 - Boom 'Em Dano
- July 22 - Judge Roughneck
- July 29 - Onda
| | July 4th Family Festival
Come, celebrate with Northglenn as we commemorate our freedom at the July 4th Family Festival! With 15 hours of activities at E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, metro north families can partake in affordable entertainment for the whole family.
Activities begin at 7 a.m. and conclude with a breathtaking fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. Scheduled activities include a pancake breakfast, bake sale, kids' fun area with inflatables and a military recognition. Pedal boats will be available for rent throughout the day and during the fireworks show.
This is a family friendly event; no alcohol, please.
Chili Cook Off
Savor the best chili in town! Northglenn's Youth Commission is organizing the first annual Chili Cook Off, sponsored by the Citizens' Police Academy Alumni Association of Northglenn (CPAAAN). Judging is between 11:15 and 11:45 a.m. to decide who makes the best red and green chili in town.
Once the judging is complete, lunch begins and everyone is invited to see if their taste buds agree with the judges. Chili will be available for $3 a bowl, with all proceeds benefiting the Northglenn Youth Commission's skate park project. Prizes will be awarded for the best red and green chili.
The entry fee is $20. Pre-register at the Northglenn Recreation Center by Wednesday, July 1, to be eligible to win. Entrants must provide a minimum of four quarts of chili.
Water Works at the Play Pavilion
July 4th has been proclaimed a "Play Day" in the city, as Northglenn is the very first city in Colorado to earn the designation of Playful City USA. The Water Works at the Play Pavilion will be open for the youngsters to enjoy between 1-4 p.m.
Soul School Concerts
Soul School will perform in concert from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Soul School is a high-energy dance band entertaining through a vast repertoire of music which includes rhythm and blues, Motown, jazz, rock, funk, golden oldies, country and contemporary. Soul School is known for tight harmonies, great choreography and fun audience interaction.
Military Recognitions
The city will honor U.S. military members from Northglenn who have or are serving in the current fight again terrorism. This is a tribute to our military heroes who have risked their lives to preserve our freedom.
To nominate a friend or relative, please contact Jenni Murphy at 303-450-8904 or jmurphy@northglenn.org. The deadline for nominations is June 26.
Fireworks
Fireworks will be launched between 9:30 and 10 p.m. If the fireworks are not launched by 10 p.m, the show will be set off on July 5.
Parking
Parking is available in the parking lot west of City Hall, at the Northglenn Recreation Center lot, east of the Ramada Plaza in the vacant lots and at Wagon Road park-n-Ride at 120th Avenue and Huron Street.
Volunteers
Volunteers are needed on July 5 to help clean after the day-long celebration. Volunteers are asked to report to the park at 6 a.m. to ready the park for public use by 9 a.m.
The July 4th Family Festival is sponsored by the Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel, Northglenn Arts and Humanities Foundation and Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD).
For more event information or about volunteering, contact Jeanette Sanchez at 303-450-8935 or jsanchez@northglenn.org.
| July 4th Family Festival Schedule
| | 6:55 a.m. | Flag Raising
| | 7 a.m. | Boy Scout Troop 98 Pancake Breakfast
| | 8 a.m. | Northglenn Senior Organization Bake Sale
| | 8 a.m. | Pedal boats open for rent
| | 8:30-9:15 a.m. | Bike, Trike, Wheelchair and Patriotic Pooch Parade Registration
| | 9:30 a.m. | Bike Trike, Wheelchair, and Patriotic Pooch Parade
| | 11 a.m. | Kids' Fun Area opens
| | 11 a.m. | Booth and food vendors open
| | 11:15 a.m. | Chili Cook Off
| | 1-4 p.m. | Water Works at the Play Pavilion
| | 4:30 p.m. | Community Stage family entertainment featuring the Northland Chorale
| | 6:30 p.m. | Soul School concert
| | 7:30 p.m. | Military Recognition
| | 8 p.m. | Soul School concert
| | 9:30 p.m. | Fireworks
If fireworks are not launched by 10 p.m. due to inclement weather, they will be launched on July 5.
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Activity Booth Vendor Application
Food Vendor Application | | National Night Out
Each year, neighborhoods in Northglenn are invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the National Night Out crime and drug prevention event, whwich is mean to strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community relationships.
Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009
7 - 10 p.m.
Located at various homes throughout the neighborhoods of Northglenn
For more information, contact contact Jeanette Sanchez at 303-450-8935. | | Mother Son Campout
This is an evening for mothers and sons to share time together outdoors enjoying crafts, entertainment, good food and a peaceful environment.
5-8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 22
Dogwood Pavilion at E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park
Across from City Hall, 11701 Community Center Drive
For more information, contact Kathy Heid at 303-450-8876. | | Safe Street Halloween
Organized by the Northglenn Police Department and Northglenn High School, Safe Street Halloween provides a safe place to have an evening of Halloween fun with haunted houses, candy, music, entertainment and plenty of costumes.
More than 5,000 people attended last year.
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Northglenn High School, 601 W. 100th Place | | Noel Northglenn
Noel Northglenn rings in the holidays with lights, music and entertainment as Santa Claus arrives to help turn on Northglenn's holiday decorations.
Friday, Dec. 4, 2009
6-8:30 p.m.
Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive | | Donations
Your donations are greatly appreciated! Another way that you can support an event is through in-kind donations. Staff and volunteers representing various events may approach your business for donations such as beverages, door prizes and gift certificates. If you question the legitimacy of the request, feel free to contact Jeanette Sanchez at 303-450-8935. | | Volunteering and Sponsoring
If you are interested in volunteering for one of these events or in any capacity in the city, please contact Jenni Murphy at 303-450-8909 or e-mail jmurphy@northglenn.org for more information.
There are also opportunities for sponsoring an event. |
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