Longmont Pride Festival: June 30

Join the community celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride from 4-8 pm on Friday, June 30, at Roosevelt Park, 700 Longs Peak Ave. The fun will include activities, interactive games for the whole family, jewelry from talented artists, information from community partners, Pride goodies from Out Boulder County, plus food and other fantastic vendors! Co-presented with Out Boulder County. Learn more at the Out Boulder website.

Holiday schedules for City facilities

Most City facilities will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Trash, recycling and compost will be collected one day later throughout the week. Some recreation facilities including Sunset Pool, the Recreation Center and Union Reservoir will be open. Find schedules at the Holidays webpage.

Fourth of July Concert in the Park

Join the Longmont Symphony Orchestra for the annual 4th of July Summer Concert in the Park from 11 am-3 pm on Tuesday, July 4 at Thompson Park, 420 Bross St. Complete with patriotic music, a picnic contest and prizes, kids conducting the orchestra, and cannons for the 1812 Overture, this performance can’t be missed. This FREE community concert has become an annual family tradition. People of all ages and backgrounds attend this event in celebration of our nation and those who have served. View full details at the Longmont Symphony website or call 303-772-5796.

July 4 Aqua Zumba® at Sunset Pool

Party in the Pool with Recreation fitness instructors at 10:30 am on Tuesday, July 4 for a special holiday Aqua Zumba® class at Sunset Pool. It’ll be a SPLASH! Regular admittance fees apply. Sunset Pool, 1900 Longs Peak Ave., is open from 10 am-5 pm on Tuesday, July 4. Learn more at the Fitness webpage or call 303-774-4752.

The Greenway Glow – Roger’s River Run 5k

Lace up your shoes, glow on the greenway and get ready to light up the night at Roger’s River Run! Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun night out, this 5k fun run at 7 pm on Friday, July 7 at the Roger’s Grove Nature Area, 220 Hover St, is not to be missed. New in 2023, get your warmup in with E8 Yoga at the start line, and enjoy a relaxing sound bath at the finish line courtesy of Hylo Sync. Entry fees are $25-30 per person and strollers are allowed. For more information and to register, call 303-774-4700 or visit the Rec webpage and click on Community Events.

Free outdoor concert at Museum

Twenty Hands High, a Denver-based six-piece modern and classic country band, will perform a free show in the Museum’s outdoor grassy courtyard this Thursday, July 6 at 7 pm. Lawn chairs, blankets and picnics welcome. Alcohol and concessions available for sale (only alcohol purchased on site is allowed). Learn more at the Longmont Museum website or by calling 303-651-8374.

Sign up for emergency notifications

If police or fire had to reach you in an emergency, could we? Anyone living within Longmont city limits that no longer has a landline in their home and wants to receive police and fire emergency reverse notifications must register. These communication devices may include, but are not limited to cell phones, VOIP (voice over internet protocol), email, etc. For registration and frequently asked questions, visit the City website and search “BoCo Alert.”

Irrigation equipment rebates

Through our partnership with Efficiency Works, the City of Longmont offers various efficient irrigation equipment rebates, including weather-based controllers, drip conversion equipment, rotary nozzles, spigot timers and rain sensors. Learn more at the Efficiency Works website or call 303-651-8416.

Summer electric rates underway

Longmont Power & Communications has begun its annual summer electric rates, which help cover the added cost of electrical generation in the warmer months (when electric demand is highest) and also encourage energy efficiency. These rates, which remain among the lowest in Colorado, will continue through the end of September. Find ways to save energy in your home this summer with simple home devices from the Efficiency Works online store at efficiencyworksstore.com or by getting a low-cost home energy assessment from Efficiency Works at efficiencyworks.org. Residents who need assistance can also find information on income-qualified utility rebates through the Longmont CAReS program on the City Website.