Western Welcome Week

WWW's 97th year — August 8–17, 2025

Howdy!

Yee-haw! It’s time for the 97th celebration of Western Welcome Week!

TODAY’S EVENTS:

Time Event Location
9:30 am - 11:30 am 29th FREE Gold Panning on the South Platte River Carson Nature Center, South Platte Park
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Children’s Fishing Derby Presented by the Littleton Elks Lodge #1650 Geneva Lake Park (lower level)
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Depot Art Gallery 63rd Anniversary Art Show Depot Art Gallery

Full Schedule of Events >

Celebrating 97 years of community and tradition! 🎉

We’re proud to mark 97 years of Western Welcome Week and the incredible community that makes it all possible.

This year’s theme, “The Spirit of Generosity,” captures the heart of what makes Littleton so special — the kindness, compassion, and community-minded spirit of its residents. From benevolence and charity to social concern and goodwill, we honor the many ways our community shows up for one another.

As we move forward into 2025, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks. This year continues to be a meaningful time of reflection—reminding us just how much we appreciate your generosity and support of Western Welcome Week.

Whether you’re a longtime friend of WWW or looking for new ways to get involved, we’d love to hear from you! There are many opportunities to join in the fun—through sponsorship, volunteering, becoming a vendor, or serving on a committee.

Reach out anytime at info@westernwelcomeweek.org or call us at 303-794-4870.

Together, we make Western Welcome Week possible!

>> IMPORTANT PARADE PARTICIPANT INFORMATION <<

Parade entry application is closed. The deadline to submit a parade entry Application was Friday, August 1.

Application for the Maker/Crafter Fair – handcrafted artisans, can be downloaded here. Deadline without a late fee has been extended to July 15, 2025. Limited space is available.

Western Welcome Week Proudly Announces the 2025 Grand Marshals: The Weaver Family!

Western Welcome Week (WWW) is honored to recognize Tim and Cathy Weaver, along with their son Jake, as the 2025 Grand Marshals. Each year, the WWW Board selects Grand Marshals who embody the spirit of the celebration through their service and dedication. Fittingly, this year’s theme is “The Spirit of Generosity” — a quality the Weaver family exemplifies in both action and heart.
As longtime Littleton residents, the Weavers have demonstrated a deep commitment to their community and to Western Welcome Week through decades of involvement.
The Weaver’s all work for the City of Littleton. Tim, a 40-year employee of the city, has served in a variety of roles across city departments including Finance, Community Development, and Public Works. For 26 years, he has acted as the city’s liaison to the WWW Board of Directors, a role Tim takes seriously, taking a key role as logistics chair for many of WWW’s flagship events. He also co-chairs the beloved Taste of WWW.
Cathy Weaver, a dedicated member of the city’s Communications Department, has been volunteering with WWW for over 20 years. She played a crucial role in developing WWW’s database system and currently manages the website, online parade application, and ticketing systems. Since joining the parade committee in 2007, Cathy has contributed her time and talents to learning the ins and outs of parade staging and operations.
Jake Weaver, the city’s Asset Manager for the past six years, has been involved with WWW nearly his entire life. He started volunteering at the age of 8 and remains a familiar face at many events. While in college, Jake conducted a project analyzing the Grand Parade’s staging operations. His work led to the creation of a series of parade maps that are still in use today.
Nominated and selected for their dedication, tireless volunteerism, and enduring love for Littleton, the Weaver family truly represents the best of “The Spirit of Generosity”. They look forward to celebrating this special honor with the community they’ve served so faithfully for so many years.

Save these dates:
• 2025 August 8-17 – 97th Celebration “The Spirit of Generosity”
• 2026 August 7-16 – 98th Celebration
• 2027 August 13-22 – 99th Celebration
• 2028* 100th Celebration! August 11-20  🎉

*Bega Littleton Sister City Exchange – Bega (pronounced Bee-gah), New South Wales, Australia Delegation comes to Littleton!

Did You Know … Western Welcome Week, Inc. is an independent stand-alone 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that relies on community generosity and sponsorships. We thank you for continuing to support more than 95 years of WWW traditions with your donations, sponsorships, event attendance, and your heart ❤️! Visit our “Support WWW” page to see how you can help support Western Welcome Week and continue the tradition!

Western Welcome Week, Inc. is not a department of the City of Littleton, nor South Suburban Parks and Recreation District. However, both organizations are valued Community Partners providing many in-kind services.

Western Welcome Week, Inc. is dedicated to continuing the annual tradition of celebrating greater Littleton and nurturing community spirit.

Make a tax-deductible donation to Western Welcome Week, Inc. today!

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Western Welcome Week Mission
Western Welcome Week, Inc., a stand-alone 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is dedicated to continuing the annual tradition of celebrating greater Littleton by providing festivities, supporting various organizations, and nurturing community spirit.