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Welcome to the Carousel of Music ~ A family tradition since 1980!

  • Wednesday, August 10, 2011
  • 5 p.m. until dusk
  • Littleton Center and Geneva Lake Park, 2255 West Berry Avenue, Littleton

Colorado Honor Band members perform at A Carousel of Music.

The Carousel of Music kicks off the 83rd Western Welcome Week (WWW) Wednesday, August 10 starting at 5 p.m. A perennial favorite with families during WWW, this event features appearances from the Colorado Honor Band, the Denver Concert Band and the Littleton Chorale.

Special magical performance — don't miss it!

Be ready to be amazed by Lttleton native Derek McKee, world-famous teen magician. Derek will startle and delight the audience with his comedy and magic. Derek was featured in the 2010 magical documentary, Make Believe, a coming-of-age journey which showcases some of the worlds greatest teen magicians. Recently, Derek was invited to perform at the exclusive Magic Castle in Los Angeles.

Water slide.KIDS — BRING A TOWEL and enjoy the inflatable water slide in Geneva Park. For the water-shy, there will be a dry inflatable slide, too. There will be canoe and paddle-boat rides on Geneva Lake for $1 per person. Pan for "gold," face painting and temporary tattoos for the kids; and hot dogs, chips, soft drinks, and ice cream sandwiches for 50¢ each.

For more information call 303-795-3720.

The City of Littleton thanks the sponsors of the event: Bradford Auto Body, Inc.; Colorado Business Bank, Arapahoe County, Littleton Housing Authority, Reinke Brothers, Littleton Public Schools, South Suburban Parks and Recreation and Arapahoe Community College.

Be sure to visit the Western Welcome Week web site for information about all of the WWW events this year, including the Taste of WWW & Silent Auction, and the Grand Parade!
Carousel of Music schedule — all times are approximate
Courtyard  Council Chamber  Geneva Lake Park
5:00 PM — Picnic time!
Hot dogs, chips, soft drinks, ice cream sandwiches — all 50¢ each!

Soda, hot dog, and chips.

All evening —
Magicians; puppeteers; Littleton Fire Rescue's Wheel of Safety and Safety Fox.		 5:30 PM — Be amazed by the dazzling magic of world-famous teen magician Derek McKee!

6:30 PM and 7:30 PM — Littleton Chorale, appearing at the Carousel of Music for the 32nd consecutive year!

4:30-7:30 PM
• Family canoe and paddle-boat rides on Geneva Lake for $1 per person. Get in line early to be sure you get a ride! The boat line closes at 7:30 PM. All boats must be OFF THE LAKE by 8 PM.
• KIDS — BRING A TOWEL and enjoy the inflatable water slide!
• Arapahoe Commuity College will be conducting "science experiments" for the kids:
—The Bloody Hand (no one will actually be bleeding!);
—The Sniff & Toss;
—The LifE Jacket;
—The Straw Flute;
—and an activity about spatial reasoning.

5:45 PM — Enjoy the youthful summer sounds of the Colorado Honor Band

6:45 PM— Tap and snap along to the patriotic rhythms of the Denver Concert Band
Just for kids!
  • Face painting and temporary tattoo stations;
  • Littleton Fire Rescue "Wheel of Safety;"
  • Pan for "gold;"
  • Kids' craft table;
  • Inflatable water slide and bounce houses ages 3-12 (bring your own towel);
  • Roving magicians, puppeteers

Thanks to our sponsors, the Carousel of Music continues to be a fun, economical family event!

Arapahoe Community College. Arapahoe County Bradford Auto Body, Inc.
Colorado Business Bank. Colorado Honor Band. The Denver Concert Band.
Littleton Chorale. Littleton Housing Authority. Littleton Public Schools.
Reinke Brothers. South Suburban Parks and Recreation. City of Littleton.

Arapahoe Community College • Arapahoe County • Bradford Auto Body, Inc. • Colorado Business Bank • Colorado Honor Band • Littleton Chorale • Littleton Housing Authority • Littleton Public Schools • Reinke Bros. • South Suburban Parks and Recreation • City of Littleton

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