Cyclist Celebrating the 4th
Photo by Bud Rockhill
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Saturday, Jul. 4th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - Golden Sports
- 7:30AM - Saturday Morning Run and Social Walk
- 8AM-1PM - Very Fine Wheels Car Show
- 8AM-1PM - Golden Farmers Market
- 9-10AM - Yoga in the Park
- 9AM-2PM - Brunch at the Rose
- 10AM-8PM - Fourth of July Festival
- 10AM - In-Store Kids Workshop
- 10AM-3PM - Saturday Train Rides
- 10AM-2PM - Guy Hill School Open House
- 10:15-10:45AM - Family Time - Registration Required
- 11AM-4PM - All-American Birthday Bash - 250 Years of Freedom Celebration
- 12-3PM - Saturday Market
- 3-5PM - Red, White and Bruised
- 3-4PM - Monthly Brewery Tour @ Holidaily
- 5-6:30PM - Golden American Legion Dinner
- 5-8PM - Ice Cream Social
- 8PM - 'Merica Stars & Stripes Party
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
10AM-8PM Fourth of July Festival @ Lions Park
The Golden Lions Club is organizing and hosting the 4th of July community celebration in Lions Park again this year. This is one of the major ways for the Lions to give back to the Golden community and our country. The celebration is designed to be a day for families, friends and neighbors to get together at the beautiful park on 10th Street. More information
Location:
Lions Park
1300 10th Street (Map)
8AM-1PM Very Fine Wheels Car Show @ VFW Post 4171
Come out and see Very Fine Wheels from across the state and help the Post raise funds for important programs. More information
Presented by VFW Post 4171, a non-profit organization for the support and benefit of veterans, active service personnel and their families.
Location:
VFW Post 4171
15625 W. 10th Avenue (Map)
8AM-1PM Golden Farmers Market @ Corner of 10th and Illinois Streets
The Golden Farmers Market (GFM) is produced and managed by the Golden Chamber of Commerce, a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization in Golden, Colorado. A long-standing tradition in the Golden community, we strive to contribute to the success of local food growers and producers, as well as other businesses, and create vibrant community gatherings. The revenue generated from vendor sales commission helps to cover market operating expenses and directly benefits small businesses and the economic development of the Golden Community.
The market is located at the corner of 10th and Illinois Streets.
We appreciate your support of the Golden Farmers Market and Colorado agriculture! More information
Location:
Corner of 10th and Illinois Streets
Golden (Map)
10AM-2PM Guy Hill School Open House @ Golden History Park
Experience school in 1876, play lawn games and make your own craft! More information
Location:
Golden History Park
1020 11th Street (Map)
10AM-3PM Saturday Train Rides @ Colorado Railroad Museum
Ride on-board a passenger car pulled by a powerful locomotive. More information
Location:
Colorado Railroad Museum
17155 W. 44th Avenue (Map)
2PM Hot Dog-Eating Contest @ Bivy Beer Bar
Bivy Beer Bar is hosting a "first to finish" hot dog eating contest this afternoon. They are still looking for a few more contestants—call Bivy or email info@bivybeer.com to sign up!
Location:
Bivy Beer Bar
600 12th Street (Map)
3-5PM Red, White and Bruised @ Gnarly's
Premier Pro Wrestling Returns to Gnarly's!
Get ready for an explosive afternoon of body slams, high-flying action, and patriotic mayhem as Gnarly's and Primos Premier Pro Wrestling present Red, White & Bruised on Saturday, July 4th, 2026!
Celebrate Independence Day with an action-packed live wrestling event featuring your favorite Primos stars battling it out inside the ring. Expect hard hits, unforgettable moments, and the kind of live entertainment that only professional wrestling can deliver.
Whether you're a lifelong wrestling fan or looking for a unique way to spend the holiday, Red, White & Bruised promises excitement for the entire family.
Location:
Gnarly's
1224 Washington Avenue (Map)
The Golden Word - 07/04/26
Live Music for Saturday, Jul. 4th
- 5:30-8:30PM Jeff Kingery @
Buffalo Rose (Sky Bar Stage) - More Live Music
1-5PM Hillbilly Demons @ Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
4PM Soda Blue @ Golden Outpost
4-8PM Look Both Ways @ Wrigley’s
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom
6:30-9:30PM Black Uhuru w/ Simple Syrup @ Goosetown Station
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: 4th of July 2010
Golden Lions Club 4th of July Celebration, 2010 - Photos by Barb Warden
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16 Years Ago
On this day in 2010, the citizens of Golden were enjoying their traditional 4th of July celebration in Lions Park. At that time, the focal point of the park was a large pond. In summertime, children fished in the pond. In wintertime, they used it for ice skating.
The pond was fairly shallow and the surrounding trees and lawn—well-irrigated and well-fertilized—kept it supplied with sunlight and nutrients. It was, in short, a perfect breeding ground for algae.
The parks department had an ongoing battle with the algae. The July 31, 1984 Golden Transcript outlined the situation:
...the pond at Lions Park is a problem and one that is drawing attention at the present. The department will probably try and control the weed and algae in it with a chemical spray.
In addition, staff recommended "a fountain or device that keeps carbon dioxide from spreading the algae." The aeration devices were installed, and they helped considerably.
The City filled in the pond in 2012. In the end, it wasn't algae that made the water intolerable, it was e-coli. The pond was overrun by geese. Their droppings made the grass unwalkable and the water a significant health hazard.
Enjoy today's algae and e-coli-free 4th of July celebration!
Weather
Overnight: Areas of smoke. Mostly clear, with a low around 63. West northwest wind around 7 mph.
Independence Day: Patchy smoke before 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 4pm, then patchy smoke and a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. East northeast wind 3 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night: Patchy smoke and a slight chance of rain showers. Mostly clear. Low around 61, with temperatures rising to around 63 overnight. West wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night: Patchy Smoke, 61°F
Sunday: Patchy Smoke, 90°F
Sunday Night: Partly Cloudy, 64°F
Monday: Sunny, 92°F
Monday Night: Partly Cloudy, 67°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 91°F
Tuesday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 65°F
Wednesday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 90°F
Wednesday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 63°F
Thursday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 92°F
Thursday Night: Partly Cloudy, 64°F
Friday: Sunny, 96°F
News About Golden - July 4, 2026
COLORADO HIGHWAY 58 OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED AS THE OFFICER EVAN A. DUNN MEMORIAL HIGHWAY
City of Golden
GOLDEN, Colo. — The Golden Police Department is honored to announce the official designation of a portion of Colorado State Highway 58 as the Officer Evan A. Dunn Memorial Highway, recognizing the life, service, and sacrifice of Officer Evan Dunn, who was killed in the line of duty on November 6, 2024... Read more...
GOLDEN INFORMER -SUMMER 2026
City of Golden
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