Celebrate Lakewood's 50th Anniversary
It's time to celebrate 50 amazing years as a city! And while Lakewood's incorporation day is technically June 24, 2019, we’re celebrating with the community all year.
Lakewood's 50th Anniversary is a time to honor our community’s unique history, diverse residents, and those who laid the foundation for incorporation and paved the way for the city's sense of community, culture and inclusiveness. We’ll highlight the early families and visionary leaders, entrepreneurs, staff, volunteers, and of course, the residents who together create and strengthen the community fabric that is Lakewood.
Here’s to celebrating our city’s rich past and looking ahead to the next 50 years. We hope you take a look around and join the celebration by participating in all of the activities on this site:
- Enter the I love Lakewood photo contest and win prizes.
- Send a message to the future through Lakewood's 50th Anniversary digital time capsule
- Discover Lakewood's historic sites through a scavenger hunt (and win prizes!)
- Answer weekly trivia
- Learn about Lakewood's history
- Find out what's happening all yearlong
- See what's trending and join the conversation using #Lakewood50
It's time to celebrate 50 amazing years as a city! And while Lakewood's incorporation day is technically June 24, 2019, we’re celebrating with the community all year.
Lakewood's 50th Anniversary is a time to honor our community’s unique history, diverse residents, and those who laid the foundation for incorporation and paved the way for the city's sense of community, culture and inclusiveness. We’ll highlight the early families and visionary leaders, entrepreneurs, staff, volunteers, and of course, the residents who together create and strengthen the community fabric that is Lakewood.
Here’s to celebrating our city’s rich past and looking ahead to the next 50 years. We hope you take a look around and join the celebration by participating in all of the activities on this site:
- Enter the I love Lakewood photo contest and win prizes.
- Send a message to the future through Lakewood's 50th Anniversary digital time capsule
- Discover Lakewood's historic sites through a scavenger hunt (and win prizes!)
- Answer weekly trivia
- Learn about Lakewood's history
- Find out what's happening all yearlong
- See what's trending and join the conversation using #Lakewood50
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Show us what you love about Lakewood
3 days agoWe want to celebrate everything there is to love about Lakewood after 50 amazing years. Show us what you love by submitting your best snapshots, and take a look around to vote for your favorite photos.
Every month we’ll award two winners – city’s choice and viewer’s choice. The winners will receive a 50th anniversary prize package including stickers, commemorative pins, water bottles and T-shirts.
To submit your photo you will need to take a few seconds to create an account. Once registered, watch for an email inviting you to activate your account.
By submitting a photo you understand:
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We want to celebrate everything there is to love about Lakewood after 50 amazing years. Show us what you love by submitting your best snapshots, and take a look around to vote for your favorite photos.
Every month we’ll award two winners – city’s choice and viewer’s choice. The winners will receive a 50th anniversary prize package including stickers, commemorative pins, water bottles and T-shirts.
To submit your photo you will need to take a few seconds to create an account. Once registered, watch for an email inviting you to activate your account.
By submitting a photo you understand:
- Entries will be public and visible to visitors of this site.
- The city has permission to share any photos for other mediums.
- Entries will be reviewed using the Forum Etiquette & Moderation guidelines.
Pop-up party photos
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Our first 50th Anniversary Pop-up Party was at the Carmody Recreation Center. You never know where we will pop up. Just be ready for a quick 20-minute celebration – anywhere!
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Our first 50th Anniversary Pop-up Party was at the Carmody Recreation Center. You never know where we will pop up. Just be ready for a quick 20-minute celebration – anywhere!
Save the date to celebrate
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Nov. 1, 2018
Celebrate Lakewood's 50th Anniversary has finished this stage50th Anniversary public participation website launches.
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Jan. 1, 2019
Celebrate Lakewood's 50th Anniversary has finished this stageLakewood's 50th Anniversary celebration begins!
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Jan. 4, 2019
Celebrate Lakewood's 50th Anniversary has finished this stageResidents were asked to tell us what they love about Lakewood for the chance to be featured in an upcoming “I Love Lakewood” video.
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Jan. 10, 2019
Celebrate Lakewood's 50th Anniversary has finished this stageThe 50th anniversary digital time capsule opens and residents are invited to send a message to the future.
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Jan. 1-31, 2019
Celebrate Lakewood's 50th Anniversary has finished this stageLooking Back: A look at 50 years of the City of Lakewood history
Visit the Lakewood Cultural Center Corner Gallery located at 470 S. Allison Parkway to look through Lakewood's past.
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Jan. 1-April 14, 2019
Celebrate Lakewood's 50th Anniversary has finished this stage50 Objects For Lakewood's 50th AnniversaryVisit the Lakewood Heritage Center located at 801 S. Yarrow St. every month for a new special exhibit related to the incorporation of the city of Lakewood in 1969. Hands-on farming activities, photos of your favorite 1970s restaurants and audio histories of former Lakewood mayors will all be available for the community. You can also view the 50 objects online.
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Feb. 1-28, 2019
Celebrate Lakewood's 50th Anniversary has finished this stageSnapshot: Looking back at Lakewood
Visit the Lakewood Cultural Center Corner Gallery located at 470 S. Allison Parkway to see historical photos over the past 50 years.
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Feb. 11-15, 2019
Celebrate Lakewood's 50th Anniversary has finished this stageI Love Lakewood
We asked residents what they love about Lakewood and selected four to be featured in “I Love Lakewood” videos. Their videos will be posted to this site the week of Feb. 11-15, 2019.
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Feb. 14, 2019
Celebrate Lakewood's 50th Anniversary is currently at this stageThe I love Lakewood photo contest launches and residents are invited to submit their best snapshots.
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April 12-13, 2019
this is an upcoming stage for Celebrate Lakewood's 50th AnniversaryYesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience
A live-request theatrical concert featuring the music, energy and spirit of most influential band of the 1960s. Details at Lakewood.org/LCCPresents.
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April 27, 2019
this is an upcoming stage for Celebrate Lakewood's 50th AnniversaryEarth Day Celebration
A free community event celebrating sustainability in Lakewood. Details at Lakewood.org/EarthDay.
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May 4, 2019
this is an upcoming stage for Celebrate Lakewood's 50th AnniversaryHeritage Days
A fun and educational living history experience. Details coming soon.
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June 8, 2019
this is an upcoming stage for Celebrate Lakewood's 50th AnniversaryRockin' Block Party
A free block party with 1960s-themed live music and a movie under the stars. Details coming soon.
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June 27, 2019-Feb. 16, 2020
this is an upcoming stage for Celebrate Lakewood's 50th AnniversaryWelcome to the Big CityCelebrate Lakewood’s 50th Anniversary of city incorporation with a look back at life in 1969! Immerse yourself with clothes and music of the time, while enjoying some fabulous local photographs and political archives at the free gallery opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, June 27 at the Lakewood Heritage Center located at 801 S. Yarrow St.
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June 19-July 31, 2019
this is an upcoming stage for Celebrate Lakewood's 50th AnniversarySounds Exciting Summer Concerts
An outdoor concert series on six Wednesday evenings (June 19 and 26; July 10, 17, 24 and 31) at the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Amphitheater, the area’s most picturesque concert venue. Details coming soon.
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July 4, 2019
this is an upcoming stage for Celebrate Lakewood's 50th AnniversaryBig Boom Bash by Lakewood
A Fourth of July celebration and fireworks display hosted by the city of Lakewood. Details coming soon.
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Aug. 6, 2019
this is an upcoming stage for Celebrate Lakewood's 50th AnniversaryNational Night Out
An annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer and more caring places to live. Details coming soon.
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Aug. 23, 2019
this is an upcoming stage for Celebrate Lakewood's 50th AnniversaryParty on the Plaza
A free summer sendoff celebration with music, buskers, games and activities. Details coming soon.
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Oct. 5-6, 2019
this is an upcoming stage for Celebrate Lakewood's 50th AnniversaryCider Days
A celebration of Lakewood’s agricultural heritage with an entertaining mix of live performances, activities and tasty harvest treats. Details coming soon.
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Dec. 6-7, 2019
this is an upcoming stage for Celebrate Lakewood's 50th AnniversaryLakewood Lights
Holiday light displays, Mayor’s tree lighting ceremony, wagon rides, live music, photos with Santa, crafts and more. Details coming soon.
Who's listening
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Heritage Center Administrator
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Public Information Officer, Citizen Engagement
Email kaigau@lakewood.org