Pupperazzi Welcome at Fifth Annual Goldens in Golden Event

Selfies were abundant at Saturday's Goldens in Golden event. Michael Hecker

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While the dog days of summer are still months away, hundreds of Golden retrievers brought warmth to Golden's Parfet Park on Saturday, February 8, for the city's annual Goldens in Golden event celebrating National Golden Retriever Day.

National Golden Retriever Day was February 3, but the event is always scheduled on a nearby Saturday.

Washington Avenue from 10th to 14th streets was closed to traffic for three hours while a sea of "leashed and well-behaved Golden retrievers and their humans" gathered near Parfet Park at 10th and Washington Avenue for a meet and mingle of wagging tails, panting tongues, tan fur and selfies. Vendors were also on hand with free Pup Cups and other products and information to browse.

A portion of proceeds from the event will benefit the Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies and Foothills Animal Shelter, according to the city's press release for the event.

Compared to last year's snowy event, the dogs and their families — and photographer Michael Emery Hecker — enjoyed much nicer weather this year.

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A sea of people and their dogs at Goldens in Golden on Saturday, February 8.

Michael Hecker

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Washington Avenue from 10th to 14th Streets was closed to traffic for three hours for the February 8 event in Golden.

Michael Hecker

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There was a new sheriff in town at this year's Goldens in Golden event.

Michael Hecker

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People and dogs hang out at the annual Goldens in Golden event.

Michael Hecker

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Some dogs were dressed for the occasion.

Michael Hecker

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People and dogs smile for a group shot at Goldens in Golden.

Michael Hecker