Blog -Parker Colorado

January 25, 2023 By Chrissy

Mardi Gras Celebration coming to Parker in 2023

Mardi Gras also called Shrove Tuesday, or Fat Tuesday refers to events of the Carnival celebrations, beginning on or after the Christian feasts of the Epiphany (Three Kings Day) and culminating on the day before Ash Wednesday. Mardi Gras is French for “Fat Tuesday”, reflecting the practice of the last night of eating richer, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season. February marks the start of Mardi Gras celebrations nationwide and the Infamous…
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January 23, 2023 By Chrissy

Breckenridge International Snow Sculpture Championship

This is and has always been a free event open to the general public. Championship Dates January 23 – February 1, 2023 Breckenridge’s International Snow Sculpture Championships presented by Toyota is a world renowned snow sculpting competition where teams from around the world descend on Breckenridge, Colorado to hand-carve 25-ton blocks of snow into enormous, intricate works of art. Artists are…
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January 16, 2023 By Chrissy

Horse, Livestock, Farm and Ranch Resources in Parker

Parker Colorado is horse country! When we first moved here in 1986, there was a person on a horse in front of us at the brand-new McDonald’s drive-in. While we haven’t seen that lately, you are still able to see these beauties if you drive anywhere outside of town. Not only horses but cattle, sheep, llamas, and ostriches as well. Parker…
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January 12, 2023 By Chrissy

2023 Shows at the PACE Center

The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world’s most beloved musical. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “My Favorite Things,” “Do Re Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and the title number, The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars. The inspirational story,…
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January 5, 2023 By Chrissy

Easter Sunrise Service at Red Rocks Amphitheater Morrison Colorado

Easter Sunrise Service at Red Rocks Sunday If this isn’t on your Colorado Bucket List it should be, especially with Easter this late in Spring this year, there’s a great chance for fantastic Colorado weather and sunrise and Easter celebration you will always remember. Several different organizations pool their efforts each year to make this a special family tradition for…
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January 4, 2023 By Chrissy

Douglas County Household Chemical Roundup

Household Pickup for Hazardous Waste In place of a one-time annual event, the Douglas County Health Department is partnering with Waste Management to provide Douglas County residents with a low-cost household service for hazardous waste removal year-round. Get details and sign up for your household pick-up at Waste Management’s website. The cost is $30 for Douglas County residents. Safe StorageIt is important…
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