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  Broomfield Days Parade Memories

  over 5 years ago
  

  Volunteers with the Colorado Foundation for Universal Health Care march in the Broomfield Days Parade in 2018. The event is always so much fun, and such an opportunity for community connection. We'll miss the Parade this year, but thanks for the memories!

  
  

  Volunteers with the Colorado Foundation for Universal Health Care march in the Broomfield Days Parade in 2018. The event is always so much fun, and such an opportunity for community connection. We'll miss the Parade this year, but thanks for the memories!

  
  
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  Live Love Dance Celebrates 11 Years of Broomfield Days!

  by Valerie Meredith, over 5 years ago
  

  Broomfield Days 2010

  Broomfield Days 2019

  We have so many wonderful memories from Broomfield Days! Our favorites include, seeing former dance students and parents and coming together for our first performance of the season!

  We will miss this year's Broomfield Days but we can't wait for Broomfield Days 2021!

  Broomfield Days 2010

  Broomfield Days 2019

  We have so many wonderful memories from Broomfield Days! Our favorites include, seeing former dance students and parents and coming together for our first performance of the season!

  We will miss this year's Broomfield Days but we can't wait for Broomfield Days 2021!
• Share A child’s memories of Broomfield Days in the mid-60s on Facebook Share A child’s memories of Broomfield Days in the mid-60s on Twitter Share A child’s memories of Broomfield Days in the mid-60s on Linkedin Email A child’s memories of Broomfield Days in the mid-60s link

  A child’s memories of Broomfield Days in the mid-60s

  over 5 years ago

  Having lived in Broomfield for almost 60 years, I have many fond memories of Broomfield Days as a child and in my later years with my wife Jeanie, also a 60 year Broomfield resident, our children Nick, Buck and Lexi, daughters-in-law Katie and Elizabeth, and grandchildren Jace and Josie.

  My earliest memory of Broomfield Days, albeit somewhat vague, is the parade coming past my childhood home in the 100 block of Emerald in 1962 or 1963. Although some other long-time residents try to challenge me as to the accuracy of my memory of the parade coming down Emerald at that... Continue reading

  Having lived in Broomfield for almost 60 years, I have many fond memories of Broomfield Days as a child and in my later years with my wife Jeanie, also a 60 year Broomfield resident, our children Nick, Buck and Lexi, daughters-in-law Katie and Elizabeth, and grandchildren Jace and Josie.

  My earliest memory of Broomfield Days, albeit somewhat vague, is the parade coming past my childhood home in the 100 block of Emerald in 1962 or 1963. Although some other long-time residents try to challenge me as to the accuracy of my memory of the parade coming down Emerald at that time, there are others that say that indeed took place. And I distinctly remember sitting on my front lawn as the parade participants threw candy to the kids along the way, the tradition of which continues to this day. However, compared to the current Broomfield Days parade that lasts over an hour and a half, the parade in those days was much shorter, probably a half hour in total.

  Unlike the current Broomfield Days which only lasts 1-2 days, Broomfield Days in the mid-60’s lasted an entire week with the afternoons/evenings consisting of dances, bonfires, various contests, bingo and games all leading up to the parade on Saturday. And there was a full carnival that came to town for Broomfield Days including all the usual carnival rides, booths, games and concession stands. This was held in various locations in the parking lots near what was the old strip mall for the town and is currently occupied by At Home on the north end and the Broomfield Auto Service on the south end. Kids and adults would go to the carnival to ride the rides and play the booths and games all week long leading to its peak on Friday and Saturday evening. And I clearly remember on a Friday night winning a first prize of my choice on one of the booth games which for some reason I chose a black and yellow 3-foot tall cat.

  One of my fondest memories of Broomfield Days in the mid-60s was what I will call the helicopter drop. It was on a Saturday afternoon and a helicopter came over an open field (now occupied by Big Dog Deli, Camille’s liquor store and other businesses in that strip mall). The helicopter dropped many wooden coins with various discount amounts written on them which the kids would scramble to find in the field and then quickly go to the stores in the area (my first choice was the old Drug Store located about where At Home is now) to exchange them for toys or treats.

  I could go on forever with other wonderful Broomfield Days memories (5K race, golf tournament, food-eating contests in the park, etc) but suffice it to say that Broomfield Days holds a very special place in my heart and the hearts of all of my family!

  
  

  Tim Clifford
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  Our Family Tradition

  by Joni Bettge, over 5 years ago
  

  Four generations of Daily-Bettge's: September 2018

  I grew up in Broomfield. Broomfield Days has been a family tradition for as long as I can remember. From walking in the parade with my schoolmates, marching with the Broomfield High School Band , to taking my children and grandchildren, it's been a wonderful community event that showcases all that is great about Broomfield. For decades, my family members all meet at the Shelter early in the morning to enjoy the Pancake Breakfast, watch/participate in the parade, support the Duck Race, shop the wide variety of vendor offering, enjoy the music and dance... Continue reading

  Four generations of Daily-Bettge's: September 2018

  I grew up in Broomfield. Broomfield Days has been a family tradition for as long as I can remember. From walking in the parade with my schoolmates, marching with the Broomfield High School Band , to taking my children and grandchildren, it's been a wonderful community event that showcases all that is great about Broomfield. For decades, my family members all meet at the Shelter early in the morning to enjoy the Pancake Breakfast, watch/participate in the parade, support the Duck Race, shop the wide variety of vendor offering, enjoy the music and dance events and try the many great food and drink tents throughout the day. I'll miss the chance to connect with neighbors, friends and long acquaintances this year, but will hold them in my heart til next year.
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  Centennial Elementary

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  A Precious Child!

  by Nichole Karpinsky, over 5 years ago
  

  A Precious Child loves participating in Broomfield Days each year and connecting with the community who support us so amazingly! Our volunteers always have the best time and it is one of their favorite events to participate in. We love all the great memories we have made and can't wait for next year's parade!

  
  

  
  

  A Precious Child loves participating in Broomfield Days each year and connecting with the community who support us so amazingly! Our volunteers always have the best time and it is one of their favorite events to participate in. We love all the great memories we have made and can't wait for next year's parade!