Western Welcome Week

10/08/2026

IT'S NATIONAL COWBOY BOOT DAY! What better day to look at the evolution of the Western Welcome Week logo. In 1928 Houstoun Waring started a community celebration "Homecoming", in 1962 the name Western Welcome Week was adopted/

For close to 50 years, the Western Welcome Week logo has evolved—but one thing has remained the same: Celebrating Community!

1976 – The Original
The first official festival logo featured the letters WWW alongside a horse, enclosed within a circle.

1981 – The Boot Arrives
The logo took on the classic cowboy boot shape, with WWW prominently displayed across the upper shaft. The boot quickly became a recognizable symbol of Western Welcome Week.

1991 – A New Look
The boot was updated with more definition and detail, giving it a stronger, more distinctive appearance.

2014 – “Giddy Up!”
With the theme “Giddy Up,” the boot turned from facing left to facing right—a fitting symbol of moving forward while honoring tradition.

2025 – Modernized
The iconic boot received a refreshed, more modern design while keeping the character and spirit of the original.

For close to 100 years, Homecoming, Western Welcome Week and the WWW Boot has represented neighbors, volunteers, businesses, nonprofits, and generations of families coming together to celebrate community.

Do you remember any of the earlier logos? Share your favorite Western Welcome Week memories in the comments!

10/07/2026

Saying thank you, such a humble couple of words. It strengthens connections, boosts happiness, makes people feel valued, shows appreciation, and increases job satisfaction and team morale. So, THANK YOU! 😊

09/27/2026

What a fun night of giving back!

We had a great time at MoxYcello supporting the amazing Backpack Society! Shannon, our WWW President, and Cindy, our Executive Director, brought along the unused granola bars from our WWW celebration and picked up cereal and saltine crackers—all of these items were on Backpack Society’s needs list, we were happy to help fill the shelves!

It was also so good to see the amazing Laura from Backpack Society and the two Lauras—the fabulous proprietors of MoxYcello! Three Lauras = three times the fun!

MoxYcello is a wonderful supporter of the Taste of WWW, and Backpack Society brought home wins in two categories at the WWW Grand Parade—Nonprofit Floats AND Walkers!

We love seeing our WWW family come together to support local organizations, celebrate one another, and give back to the community. That’s what it’s all about - celebrating community!

And yes… the Lauras are all really great!

09/22/2026

The many Western Welcome Week Mohawks of Mohawkamania Bob Bagnall!

A huge THANK YOU to our colorful 2026 Western Welcome Week Grand Marshal, Bob Bagnall! 🎉

From one unforgettable Mohawk to the next, Bob has brought fun, color, and plenty of Mohawk spirit to Western Welcome Week over the years. We’re so grateful for all the ways he has shown support—and we were thrilled to celebrate Bob as our 2026 Grand Marshal!

Here’s to the many Mohawks of Mohawkamania Bob Bagnall!

Thank you for making Western Welcome Week even more colorful!

09/17/2026

The Westernaires are a huge part of the Western Welcome Week parade. Love their history!

09/10/2026

TBT: Western Welcome Week 2014 — “Giddy Up!” Saddle up for a trip 12 years back in time!

A huge thank-you to Doug for putting together this fantastic slideshow filled with so many of the events from 2014 - smiles and laughter, boots, hats, and good ol’ Western Welcome Week fun!

So dust off your cowboy hat, grab the reins, and enjoy a little ride down memory lane!

Thanks, Doug, for helping us relive the memories! Giddy Up!

Slide show featuring photos from many of the 2014 Western Welcome W...

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day!

Today we honor the achievements and the everyday contributions of workers to the country's strength, prosperity, and well-being. Enjoy the celebration!

The history of Labor Day: https://www.dol.gov/general/laborday/history

09/06/2026

We are so grateful to celebrate alongside Colorado Center for the Blind and proud to have them as part of the Western Welcome Week family. Their presence makes our parade and our community stronger.

Located right here in Littleton, the Colorado Center for the Blind was founded in 1988 and has grown into a world-renowned blindness-skills training center, welcoming students from across the United States and beyond.

Nearly all of the Center’s instructors are blind themselves — so they truly “walk the walk” every single day. Their experience, leadership, and dedication help empower people who are blind to live full, independent, and meaningful lives.