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“I’m excited to bring it to life,” Mackin said. Noting that the city of Greeley recently announced the cancellation of its “Light the Night” holiday parade, she said that extending lights to a third location in the city will bring visitors from across the region. It also gives residents of Northern Colorado another reason to visit Loveland this year, Mackin continued. “…It gives different people different opportunities.” 34 and see a great lighting display,” Mackin said. “This is really good from an adaptability standpoint, that people can get into their cars and drive along U.S.

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In addition to another free holiday attraction in Loveland, it will also provide an accessible option for those who can’t walk to a display.

The upgrades will cost Visit Loveland $20,000 to $25,000 of its lodging tax proceeds, but Mackin considers that a fair price to pay for what it will bring the city in return. “It will be good for an extremely long time,” she said.

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Though structurally sound, the lighted feature was showing signs of use and pieces are getting new power coating and a paint job, plus all new LED lights. In the meantime, the 76-piece display is undergoing some renovations in Fort Collins, Mackin said. 12 and it will be on display to the public starting Nov. However, a lack of volunteers curtailed their efforts in 2022, leaving Lake Loveland and Dwayne Webster Veterans Park in the dark for the holidays for the first time in years.Īfter consulting with Loveland Parks and Recreation and representatives from Fort Collins-based Rhythm EFX, the city’s lighting contractor, Dwayne Webster Park was chosen because it has electricity and space, Mackin said.Ĭrews will start installing “12 Days of Christmas” during the week of Nov. When installed, it spans 800 feet, Mackin said, and finding a place to show it off proved a challenge.Įnter the Winter Holiday Council, a decades-old organization that sponsors lighting displays in Loveland each year. It depicts each gift mentioned in the classic carol, from a partridge in a pear tree to 12 twelve drummers drumming. The expansive display contains 76 pieces, some up to 12 feet tall. “There’s no way we could ever afford to purchase a display like this.” “New, it would cost hundreds of thousands of dollars,” she said. The self-described Christmas obsessed Mackin didn’t have to think very long before saying yes.

The original five fields have served as host to thousands of Loveland’s youth over the years.The holidays will be a little brighter in Loveland this year, thanks to a fortuitous offer that city visitor services manager Cindy Mackin couldn’t refuse.Įarlier this year, the former owner of the Loveland Outlet Mall needed to find a new home for its lighted “12 Days of Christmas” display and, knowing her affinity for holiday dazzle, called Mackin to ask if the city had any use for it. Ponds (fishing) at Jayhawker Ponds and River's Edge Natural Areaįor information regarding Park amenities and shelter reservations click HERE.Ĭentennial Park & Ball Field History and Information:Ĭentennial park was developed as a community park in the mid-1970’s.Ĭonstruction of the original baseball/softball complex was accomplished using volunteer labor and donations from the Loveland Baseball Association as well as the City of Loveland, and other community groups.(City concessions trailer may be on-site for games) Baseball Fields, with programs by the Loveland Baseball Association (LBA).Restrooms (flush, closed during the Winter).Six electrical outlets, available with shelter reservation.Shelter (seats 72 reservable for up to 150 people).First Street - Loveland, CO Located at the corner of First Street & Taft Avenue, across from Jayhawker Ponds

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