Thousands of golden retrievers gather in Golden

GOLD, Colorado. Goldens in Golden is back on Saturday in celebration of one of the most popular dog breeds in America.

The people and their well behaved golden retrievers were invited to meet at the Golden Visitor Center on Saturday morning.

A group of golden retrievers walked down Washington Avenue to take a group photo near the “Welcome to Golden” archway. The annual event celebrates these popular dogs with fanfare, fluff, vendors, dog whipped cream, and photo shoots.

Local pet vendors and non-profit organizations, including Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies, Foothills Animal Shelter, and Morris Animal Foundation, were also on hand.

“Golden Retrievers and Golden Colorados really complement each other!” Megan Pinson of Visit Golden said ahead of the event. “Gold people love our hiking trails and walking paths and enjoy socializing in our dog-friendly beer gardens and patios. year to enjoy all the Gold Offers.”

The event is held on the Saturday closest to National Golden Retriever Day, February 3rd.

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