It was a Grand Olde Time, A Glorious Time!
It was an action-packed Fourth of July weekend in Leadville. From foot races, to fireworks and markets to marches with nearly perfect weather to match! When it comes to 2-mile-high Independence Day Celebrations, this was one to remember.
Racers take their mark for the Firecracker 5k at the corner of 5th And Harrison. Proceeds from the race benefit the Leadville/Lake County Sports Hall of Fame.
Friday, July 4th kicked off with the Firecracker 5k, attracting about 150 runners for a fun, festive race through the west side of town. This year’s male and female winners had an interesting connection, as Logan Goodwich, 20 and his mother Elizabeth Goodwich, 56, both of Louisville, took first place in the male and female divisions.
A Mother and Child Reunion, at the finisher line. Logan Goodwich (left) wins the Firecracker 5k with a time of 17:57, poses with his mother (right) Elizabeth Goodwich, the top woman finisher.
“I’ve never won anything,” said mom Goodwich as she posed proudly with her son, who took top honors overall with a time of 17:58.
Filling out the podium were two Leadville residents: in second was Dustin Moore, 27, and Charles Bedfore in third place. The race is a fundraiser for the Leadville/Lake County Sports Hall of Fame.
Right after the race, people headed downtown like it was Boom Days! All to watch the Annual Fourth of July Parade sponsored by the Leadville/Lake County Chamber of Commerce. It was a sea of red, white and blue as businesses, events, and of course, local politicians marched down historic Harrison Avenue.
The Leadville Fourth of July Parade brought big crowds down to Harrison Avenue.
The Leadville Elks Lodge #236 Color Guard led the way!
It wouldn’t be a Leadville Fourth of July Parade without the Leadville Lion – ROAR!
“Ye Olde Flea at Healy” gave things a Victorian flare while advertising Saturday’s market at the Healy House Museum. Looking Good, Ladies!
The St. Vincent Hospital crew marched in full force, complete with ambulance and the new long-term care van recently purchased through charitable donations.
This Corvette pace car was its own piece of art, set against the new piece of art, a mural recently painted on the front of the old Sayer & McKee building (background).
The Leadville Race Series Crew marches their banner down the street, as runners and cyclists circle them in support.
The Boom Days Parade will be next, and if the crowds for this July 4th parade are any indication, better plan to reserve a viewing spot early!
Independence Day ended with another spectacular fireworks display put on by the Leadville Lions Club. The Tony Hren Memorial Fireworks show is one of the group’s many summer events. This pyrotechnic show is sponsored in part by a generous memorial donation from Hren, who was also a former owner of the Sayer & McKee drugstore. And it seems that Hren’s former business, is putting on a colorful display of its own, as Leadville artist BA Dallas completed his mountain-inspired mural on the boards in front of the collapsed building (see photo above).
Summer is definitely underway in the high country – get out there and enjoy it!
Making Leadville Sparkle! The Tony Hren Memorial Fireworks Display brought to you by the Lions Club. Photo at and by: The Grill Bar & Cafe.
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