For American retailers, there is Christmas in July, and now for the city of Golden, there will be July Fourth in December.
The city has announced that it has rescheduled its Fourth of July fireworks show — — for Dec. 4 in conjunction with its annual candlelight walk that kicks off the holiday shopping season.
“The city is excited to partner with the Golden Chamber of Commerce for a holiday celebration that includes a candlelight walk, the official lighting of the lights in Golden, and now a fireworks show,” said a release from the city.
, Washington Avenue, when local merchants hand out hot cider, eggnog and cookies. Carolers dressed in 19th-century period costumes sing carols and Santa Clause flips the switch on the light display that illuminates downtown.
This year it will all be accompanied by fireworks. It will also kick off Olde Golden Christmas, which brings a parade and holiday activities to downtown each Saturday through January.
Josie Klemaier: 303-954-2465, jklemaier@denverpost.com or twitter.com/JosieKlemaier
