Join Us for Trapper Days – A Century of Celebration!
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Parade Begins at 10:00 AM
Come celebrate one of Colorado's oldest and most treasured community traditions! Trapper Days has been a beloved Fort Lupton tradition for over 100 years, bringing together our community to honor the spirit of our pioneers—past, present, and future.
This year, we're making the celebration even bigger with an extended parade route beginning at 11th Street, traveling down Denver Avenue, and continuing to 2nd Avenue, creating a longer and larger parade experience for participants and spectators alike!
Parade Information
- Extended Parade Route: Starting at 11th Street, proceeding down Denver Avenue, and ending at 2nd Avenue
- Enjoy an even bigger parade with more entries, entertainment, and community spirit!
- Semis, large trucks, and trailers are welcome to participate
- Candy and giveaways may be handed directly to spectators. For everyone's safety, throwing candy, toys, beads, confetti, streamers, or any other items from parade entries is strictly prohibited.
- Participants will have multiple opportunities to be recognized through five parade award categories: Business/Commercial Award, Civic & Community Award, School & Youth Award, Vehicle Award, and Parade Spirit Award.
- Please use the designated registration form for parade entries only.
Trapper Days Schedule:
Thursday, September 10, 2026
The Cooking Contest at the Tomato Festival at Trapper Days
Fort Lupton Recreation Center
203 S. Harrison Ave., Fort Lupton, CO 80621
Friday, September 11, 2026
31st Annual Trapper Days Golf Tournament
Coyote Creek Golf Course
222 Clubhouse Drive, Fort Lupton, CO 80621
Trapper Days Street Dance
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
4th And Denver
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Trapper Days Parade
- 8:00 AM – Parade Check-In & Staging Begins
- 10:00 AM – Parade Begins
- Parade Route: Starting at 11th Street, traveling down Denver Avenue, and ending at 2nd Avenue
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Trapper Days at Railroad Park, 4th Avenue & Pacific Street
- Live Music
- Car Show
- Lucha Libre Wrestling
- Vendor Market
- HiPPops Gelato Truck
- Four Food Trucks
- Slo Car Racing Demonstration
- Crafts and Family Activities
- And much more!
Please arrive on time to help ensure a smooth and successful parade experience for all participants and spectators.
Don't miss this exciting new chapter of a Fort Lupton tradition! Gather your family and friends and join us for a bigger, longer, and more exciting Trapper Days Parade as we celebrate over a century of community pride and heritage.
Register your parade entry today and be part of Fort Lupton's history!