Western Welcome Week's Grand Parade Canceled

LITTLETON, CO — The 92nd Western Welcome Week Grand Parade has been canceled amid the spread of the coronavirus, organizers announced. Other activities and concerts during the event have also been canceled or changed to accommodate public health guidelines.

Western Welcome Week is held each year in support of dozens of local non-profit organizations. This year's celebration, scheduled from Aug. 7 to 16, includes many events in and around Littleton.

"We continue to monitor the evolving COVID-19 situation and are making adjustments to our event schedule as decisions are made," organizers said. "We are busy planning and make contingency plans as needed for the 92nd Western Welcome Week 'Past, Present, Future.'"

"We hope that we will be 'Celebrating Community' in some fashion August 7-16! Please bear with us as this is new to all of us. Western Welcome Week will comply with all recommended government and CDC protocols to keep everyone safe."

Don't miss the latest coronavirus updates from health and government officials in Littleton: Free Newsletters and Email Alerts | Facebook | Twitter

Organizers said they look forward to bringing back the Grand Parade in 2021.

>> An updated list of which events will occur during Western Welcome Week can be found here.