Adams County Pride is back at Riverdale Regional Park on Saturday, June 8. Take pride in who you are and celebrate love, diversity, and equality at the free, family-friendly festival.
Starting at 11 a.m., featured activities will include roller skating and art exhibits with Rainbow Dome, live music/entertainment, Airbound attractions, volleyball, and a drag show that’s guaranteed to dazzle.
“Adams County Pride at Riverdale Regional Park is not just a festival; it's a celebration of love, diversity, and equality,” said Emma Pinter, Chair of the Board of County Commissioners. "Let's come together to honor and embrace our LGBTQ+ community."
That afternoon, couples can tie the knot at Marriagepalooza. Stella Diver, one of Westword magazine’s 2023 “10 Freshest Faces of Colorado Drag” will officiate, and AllSpyce, a 2024 winner in the same category for Westword, will be the maid of honor.
All couples are welcome, but those interested must register and get their marriage or civil union license by Friday, June 7, to participate. Learn more at adcogov.org/marriagepalooza.
Food and beer vendors will begin serving at 11 a.m., and parking at Riverdale Regional Park is free. Service pets are allowed.
For more information and the festival schedule, visit adcogov.org/pride.
Adams County Voters Who Live in Aurora to Receive Corrected Ballots for 2019 Coordinated Elections
Adams County Clerk and Recorder Josh Zygielbaum addressed the incorrect ballot issue for Aurora voters today in a news conference. Zygielbaum is working with the county’s ballot printing service to issue corrected ballots for 17,412 Aurora voters in Adams County. Voters in Aurora should receive these corrected ballots early next week.
I-70 Travel Advisory
The Washington Street (Exit 275A) ramp from eastbound I-70 will be closed during overnight hours for two nights from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 20 and Monday, October 21. The closure is necessary while crews replace bridge expansion joints to maximize driver safety. The ramp will reopen by 5:30 a.m. each morning.
I-76/I-25 Travel Advisory
The eastbound I-76 ramp to southbound I-25 will be closed overnight on Monday, October 21 from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. while crews make concrete bridge deck repairs and other safety upgrades. The ramp will reopen by 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 22. Detour signage will be in place.
I-25/I-70 Travel Advisory
The southbound I-25 ramp to eastbound I-70 will be closed during overnight hours for two nights from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 20 and Monday, October 21. The closure is necessary while crews replace bridge expansion joints and make ramp improvements to maximize driver safety. The ramp will reopen by 5:30 a.m. each morning.
Gov. Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Former Colorado House Speaker Ruben Valdez
DENVER — Gov. Jared Polis today ordered the United States and Colorado flags be lowered to half-staff statewide on all public buildings from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, to honor former Colorado House Speaker Ruben Valdez, the first Hispanic House Speaker in Colorado. Valdez passed on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019. Services will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019.
I-70 Travel Advisory
The Washington Street (Exit 275A) ramp from eastbound I-70 will be closed during overnight hours for five nights from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. from Sunday, October 13 to Thursday, October 17. The closure is necessary while crews replace bridge expansion joints and make other ramp improvements to maximize driver safety. The ramp will reopen by 5:30 a.m. each morning.
Fall in Love with A Shelter Pet
All October long, cats, small mammals, and specially marked dogs at the Adams County Animal Shelter are 50% off – some exclusions may apply. For more information, visit the website or call 720.523.7387.
Free Health Clinic
Yahweh Health Care, Adams County Human Services community partner, will host a FREE health clinic on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 9-11 a.m. It will be in the Community Partners Lobby of the Human Services Center, 11860 Pecos St., Westminster. No insurance is required to attend, and it’s walk-in appointments only. The clinic will provide free health assessments, preventative care, and screening and referral services.
I-70 / Harvest Road Interchange
Aerotropolis Regional Transportation Authority
Master Gardener Spring 2020 Classes
The Colorado Master Gardener program in Adams County is accepting applications for spring 2020 classes. Classes will be held every other Friday from Jan. 24–April 3, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with a lunch break, at The Ranch Events Complex, 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland. Apply online. Contact the Colorado State University Extension office in Adams County at 303.637.8100 or email Cassey Anderson for more information. Application deadline is Monday, Nov. 11.
