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A Note From Your Publisher: The one about Colorado's birthday 📝

By Christen Reiner, Macaroni KID Lakewood-Littleton, Macaroni KID Denver, and Macaroni KID Highlands Ranch-Parker-Castle Rock-Lone Tree Editor and Publisher July 23, 2026

Hey Mac Families!

Did you know that Colorado is celebrating a birthday next week? Our great state is turning a whopping 150 years old on August 1! You'll find lots of fun (and free!) activities listed in our articles and on our calendar to help you celebrate our Sesquisemiquincentennial. If everyone in Colorado joins the celebration, there will be six million people at the party! That is quite the bash!

2026 is a pretty big birthday year for my family. My son turned 25, daughter turned 21, and my youngest son will be 16. Man, that went fast.

I'm always curious to know what others do to celebrate big milestones. What do you do?

Whether you celebrate at home with a few fun facts, or join your fellow ColoRADans out on the town, be sure to wish the old girl a Happy Birthday on August 1. 

Peace ☮️, Love ❤️, & Macaroni 🌼,

Christen