Goldenites celebrate Independence

BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

While it was missing that reworks nale, folks still ocked to Golden to enjoy Independence Day with music, food and festivities in Lions Park.

e 51st annual 4th of July Festival is cohosted by the city and the Lions Club and raises about $30,000 annually. Co-organizer Sondra Welsh said the proceeds go toward local charities and scholarships for Golden High School students.

is year’s festival drew about 8,600 people throughout the day, according to Welsh.

e end-of-festival reworks were postponed due to inclement weather, and city o cials hoped to host the show later in the summer. Over the years, attendees have described how Lions Park o ers the perfect atmosphere for Fourth of July festivities, as it’s close to downtown and Clear Creek, and has plenty of shade. Plus, it always draws a fun crowd of locals, visitors, music fans, food fans and more.