Only 13 days until the 80th Western Welcome Week begins!

LITTLETON, COLORADO — Western Welcome Week is an annual community celebration in Littleton. It began in 1928 and has been held every year since. Western Welcome Week includes over 40 events benefiting dozens of local civic and charitable organizations.

This year the 80th annual celebration begins on Thursday, August 07, 2008 and continues for 11 days, through Sunday, August 17, 2008. Festival Day, which includes the Children's Parade, the Grand Parade and the 49th annual Arts & Crafts Fair, will be Saturday, August 16, 2008.

Western Welcome Week, Inc. is a not for profit 501(c)(3) organization, dedicated to carrying on the tradition of greater Littleton—yesterday, today and tomorrow—with the annual Western Welcome Week celebration.

Volunteerism and support from the business community make Western Welcome Week a success year after year. Nurturing community spirit, bringing the community together by involving many residents and businesses, creating an opportunity for fundraising, support for service clubs and charities, and providing eleven days of fun and entertainment for Littleton area businesses and residents are the goals of Western Welcome Week.

Western Welcome Week, Inc. is a member of the Colorado Festivals and Events Association, representing community festivals, ethnic celebrations, music festivals, arts festivals, sporting events, historical celebrations, venues, chambers of commerce, parks and recreation districts, county fairs, rodeos, event vendors and more throughout Colorado.