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Old Fashioned Fun

By Doug Fitzgerald July 4, 2026 | updated 4 months ago

A very large crowd flooded Memorial Park for Woodland Park's 60th Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration. (Doug Fitzgerald)

Woodland Park celebrated its 60th Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration in Memorial Park. With the United States celebrating its 250th birthday and Colorado its 150th, the event has special significance.

Mike and Diane Sanger, who have lived in Woodland Park for 30 years, were two of many who came to the 60th Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration decked out in their patriotic finest. (Doug Fitzgerald)
Mike and Diane Sanger, who have lived in Woodland Park for 30 years, were two of many who came to the 60th Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration decked out in their patriotic finest. (Doug Fitzgerald)
Asher Shiflet throws a ball at the dunk tank at the 60th Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration. This toss hit the target, sending Chloie Ritchey (who actually volunteered for this) into the water. (Doug Fitzgerald)
Asher Shiflet throws a ball at the dunk tank at the 60th Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration. This toss hit the target, sending Chloie Ritchey (who actually volunteered for this) into the water. (Doug Fitzgerald)
Members of the VFW raise the flag at the 60th Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration in Woodland Park. The raising was accompanied by the "Star Spangled Banner" and followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and "America the Beautiful." (Doug Fitzgerald)
Members of the VFW raise the flag at the 60th Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration in Woodland Park. The raising was accompanied by the “Star Spangled Banner” and followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and “America the Beautiful.” (Doug Fitzgerald)
Woodland Park Mayor George Jones, right, and City Councilmember Don Dezellem pose for a photo at the 60th Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration. (Doug Fitzgerald)
Woodland Park Mayor George Jones, right, and City Councilmember Don Dezellem pose for a photo at the 60th Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration. (Doug Fitzgerald)
Attendees peruse some of the many vendors and information booths at the 60th Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration in Woodland Park. (Doug Fitzgerald)
Attendees peruse some of the many vendors and information booths at the 60th Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration in Woodland Park. (Doug Fitzgerald)
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