New Interactive City Development Map

The interactive development map is a user friendly, online tool created for members of the community to view and track the status of current projects in the City of Brighton.

Brighton Oasis Family Aquatic Park Opens on Memorial Day: Monday, May 30

Join us this summer at our dynamic outdoor facility. The Brighton Oasis offers something for everyone featuring two exciting slides, a lazy river with zero depth entry and a wave generator, and a climbing wall in the dive well. There is a tot pool with ze...

Adult Nights

Come on adults-you know you need a break! This event is for adults ages 21+. There will be a DJ, a live band, awesome prizes, food and alcohol available for purchase. Best of all, there is no line and no children. Take a night for yourself and come relax ...

Customer Appreciation Day: July 29

Thank you Brighton! With the challenges that we’ve all faced, we wanted to show our appreciation for your continued patronage at your water park. We will have swag and giveaways throughout the day. Come visit us!

Cost: Admission fee 

Doggie Paddle Day: September 10

It’s a “Ruff” life being a dog. It’s time to give them a treat they will love! Bring your pup to our water “bark” and let them work on their doggie paddle. All dogs must have current vaccinations...

Enjoy Kids to Parks Day in Brighton

We encourage everyone to participate in Kids to Parks Day on Saturday, May 21, by exploring and enjoying the outdoors. Kids and their families are connected with parks throughout their community, and we are glad to provide this opportunity to the City of ...

JumpBunch Camp

JumpBunch is a program that offers “a friendly introduction to sports and fitness.” Demo classes will be held Friday, May 13 at 10:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. The Brighton Recreation Center will be hosting two summer camps: Sports Camp, where children ar...

The City of Brighton has Partnered Up With Skyhawks for a Summer Filled With Sports Camps

The City of Brighton has partnered up with Skyhawks for a summer filled with sports camps!  Go to Skyhawks.com/Colorado for more information and to get registered. Camps run all through June and July. Register early, space is limited. 

SkyHawks Mini Hawk Camp

This baseball, basketball, and soccer program for 4-6 year old's gives children a positive first step into athletics with lots of encouragement and a big focus on fun. Through games and activities, campers explore balance, hand/eye coordination, and skill...

Summer Transformation Challenge

Summer Transformation Challenge

Participate in a fitness venture that will challenge you this summer. 

The challenge will begin June 6 and end August 8. It is an eight week fitness challenge that helps transform dreams and fitness goals all along f...

Recreation Center Looking To Hire

Are you looking for a job for the summer? Receive a $250 end-of-season bonus when you come work for the Parks and Recreation department! Open seasonal positions include lifeguards and swim instructors (free training provided) starting at $16 per hour, sum...

Youth Strength and Development

At the foundation of training youth is the philosophy that ALL children should be provided the opportunity to develop their physical, mental, and social skills. A 2 day/week comprehensive 60-minute program that is designed for children ages 11-14. The fir...

Young Entrepreneur Program returns to help youth build businesses

The City of Brighton’s Growing Grads program is once again going to host the Spotlight on Young Entrepreneurs Program on June 22. The program will consist of a one-day bootcamp from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., starting with a panel of entrepreneurs in the morning, f...

Council Member Watts submits resignation

Today, Ward 1 City Council Member Tim Watts submitted his resignation, effective immediately. Watts began his term on City Council in January 2020.

City Council will discuss next steps for filling the vacant Ward 1 council seat during a Special City Counci...

Use caution dealing with storm-damaged trees

With a winter storm warning forecasted to bring snow to the area Friday into Saturday, the City of Brighton’s forestry team reminds residents that trees may become damaged as a result and to beware of broken tree limbs that may be ready to fail....

Community responds to Help for Homes

Approximately 200 volunteers gave their time this past Saturday, May 14 to help spruce up the homes of fellow neighbors as part of the 17th Annual Help for Homes community project. 

Help for Homes (HFH), hosted by the City of Brighton and Brothers...

Call for art for Eye for Art 2022 Summer Showcase

The City of Brighton Eye for Art program announces a call for artists for the 2022 Summer Showcase. This exhibit is a three month show from July 11 - October 11 at Brighton City Hall located at 500 S. 4th Avenue.

The Summer Showcase is an open-theme show. ...

Observatory Park Playground to close for construction starting May 13

Observatory Park Playground (795 S 22nd Avenue) will be fenced off for construction effective Friday, May 13. Depending on the weather, the closure will be in place until at least May 30.

During this closure, the final phase of construction for the park wi...

Winners selected for City of Brighton's Inaugural Water Conservation Poster Contest

After much deliberation, the City of Brighton has selected its winners for the inaugural Water Conservation Poster Contest: First place - Ximena Rico Estrada, fifth grader at Foundations AcademySecond place - Keelyn Beddo, fifth grader at Foundat...

Celebrate and support Brighton’s history at “Brighton Through The Decades” Gala Dinner

To celebrate Brighton's history and raise funds to protect the city’s historic buildings and enhance our city museum, the Brighton Historic Preservation Commission will be hosting the “Brighton Through The Decades” gala dinner on Saturday, May 28 from 6 -...

Brighton Employee Charities announces 2022 BEC Scholarship Winners

The City of Brighton Employee Charities (BEC) has selected four recipients for scholarships for 2022. The winners will each receive $1,000 toward their college expenses. The scholarships are awarded to the recipients based on a high emphasis of community ...

Young Entrepreneur Program returns to help youth build businesses

The City of Brighton’s Growing Grads program is once again going to host the Spotlight on Young Entrepreneurs Program on June 22. The program will consist of a one-day bootcamp from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., starting with a panel of entrepreneurs in the morning, f...

Take part in Kids to Park Day 2022

The Brighton Recreation Center is encouraging everyone to participate in Kids to Parks Day on Saturday, May 21. Kids and their families are connected with parks throughout their community and encouraged to explore and enjoy the outdoors. The Recreation Ce...

Blues Blast coming June 18 to The Armory Performing Arts Center

Blues Blast is coming back for the ninth year to The Armory Performing Arts Center (300 Strong Street) on Saturday, June 18. Headlining this year’s event will be blues guitarist and singer Coco Montoya. The night will also feature T Marie and Bayou Juju (...

City of Brighton awarded GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has awarded the City of Brighton the GFOA's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 2022 fiscal year. The award represents a significant achievement by the GFOA, reflecting the commitment...

Full lineup of family-friendly fun coming to Summerfest on June 4

Food, music, family-friendly fun and more are coming to Brighton’s biggest community festival Summerfest on Saturday, June 4 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Carmichael Park (650 E. Southern Street). The festival will include kids activities like a pett...

Parks and Recreation looking to hire for seasonal positions

Are you looking for a job for the summer? Come work for the City of Brighton’s Parks and Recreation Department and receive a $250 end-of-season bonus! Open seasonal positions include lifeguards and swim instructors (free training provided) start...

Brighton Oasis and Recreation Center in urgent need of lifeguards and swim instructors

Are you or someone you know interested in being a lifeguard or swim instructor to help us save the summer? Due to the Brighton Oasis Family Aquatic Park and Brighton Recreation Center pool facing a critical shortage of qualified lifeguards and swim instru...

Gear up for Bike Brighton’s 2022 Full Moon Bike Rides

Tune up your bicycles for Bike Brighton’s 2022 Full Moon Bike Rides. The Pink Moon “Sunshine Ride” will kick off the 2022 schedule this Saturday, April 23. The free monthly community event is for bicyclists of all levels to e...

The Armory Performing Arts Center announces 2022 concert lineup

Mark your calendars to jam out to a mix of blues, a premier Disney cover band, a Pearl Jam tribute and more at The Armory Performing Arts Center kicking off this spring! See the 2022 concert lineup below. 

• May 22: The Little Mermen (prem...

Brighton Youth Commission Member Andrea Donlucas receives Boettcher Scholarship

This coming fall, the Brighton Youth Commission's Andrea Donlucas will be attending Colorado State University on a four-year, full-tuition scholarship from the Boettcher Scholarship Program, a merit-based academic scholarship awarded to graduatin...

City of Brighton announces call for artists for Sculpture-on-Loan Program

The City of Brighton Eye for Art program announces a call for artists for its 2022-2023 Sculpture-on-Loan Program. This year-long sculpture exhibit is held at Carmichael Park located at 650 Southern Street. The artist submission deadline is Friday, July 1...

Winner selected for 2022 Arbor Day Fifth Grade Poster Contest

The City of Brighton is pleased to announce the winner of the City’s 2022 Arbor Day Fifth Grade Poster Contest, Layla Korb of Ms. Frazier’s class at Bromley East Charter School. The annual contest gives students the opportunity to show...

Brighton Recreation summer sports leagues registration reminder

With summer upon us and registration deadlines approaching quickly, make sure you don’t miss out on registering for your favorite sports league. Below are a few of the Brighton Recreation Center’s upcoming leagues that are currently op...

Art in the Park announces call for artists

The City of Brighton will host its annual Art in the Park festival from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at Carmichael Park, 650 Southern Street.

Those artists interested in showcasing and selling their artwork can visit www.brightonartinthep...

Join the Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation

Brighton residents can show their support to conserve water, energy and other natural resources by joining the Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation from April 1 - 30. For the challenge, City of Brighton Mayor Gregory Mills is joining m...

Trees through 2022 Tree Program available for purchase

Spruce up your yard with a tree from the City of Brighton’s 2022 Tree Program. Trees are now available for purchase at brightontreeprogram.com. The program is intended to encourage tree planting, species diversity and water conservation within t...

Sod installation timeline for Brighton cemeteries

The Brighton Cemeteries Department is preparing for the sod of burial sites. For all burial service dates preceding April 1, sod will be installed before Memorial Day (May 30). For burial services occurring after April 1, sod will be installed in Septembe...

Vendors and sponsorships wanted for Summerfest 2022

The City of Brighton’s largest community festival, Summerfest, is set to return to Carmichael Park on Saturday, June 4 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Ahead of this date, the City is seeking vendors and sponsorships for the festival. Events will include f...

Flix and Kicks 2022 summer series lineup

The City of Brighton is gearing up to host another year of its popular outdoor “Flix and Kicks” concerts and movies in the park series this summer. See the 2022 lineup below.

• Thursday, June 16: Movie - “Encanto” (PG)...

Sign up for CodeRED to receive emergency notifications

The Brighton community is urged to sign up for the high-speed notification system CodeRED to get alerts in the event of an emergency. The system allows city of Brighton safety agencies to deliver emergency messages to you based on your preferences through...

City of Brighton launches new interactive development map

To help the community view and track the status of development projects in the city, the City of Brighton has launched a new user-friendly interactive map on the Community Development webpage of the City website. With the online tool, the public can see ne...

Explore Brighton’s past through new History Museum exhibit opening April 1

The Brighton History Museum is set to debut a new exhibit featuring the timeline of Brighton and the immediate region over time on Friday, April 1 at Historic Brighton City Hall. The new exhibit titled "Splendid Valley and Brighton: Story of a Place”...

Save water through the city’s free water audit program

Through the City of Brighton’s partnership with conservation nonprofit Resource Central, businesses and homeowner associations (HOAs) can receive a free water audit. The audits are part of Resource Central’s Slow the Flow program, which aims to help Color...

Free COVID-19 rapid testing kits available at the Brighton Recreation Center

As part of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s community distribution program, the Brighton Recreation Center is offering free at-home COVID-19 rapid test kits to the public. Those interested in picking up a free test kit ...

Water supply expansion project to begin along Peoria St. between 120th & 112th avenues

Starting the week of March 7, traffic and service impacts will occur along Peoria Street between 120th and 112th avenues due to construction for a new water project that will expand Brighton’s water supply sources. 

The City of Brighton will be ex...

City’s Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant receives CDPHE’s Fluoride Award

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s (CDPHE) Oral Health Unit (OHU) recently awarded the City of Brighton’s Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant the 2020 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CD...

City awarded Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) recently presented the City of Brighton with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the city’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending December 3...

City Council approves agreement with Boots and Shorty for Bromley Hishinuma Farm

At its February 15 meeting, City Council voted unanimously to approve a farm maintenance agreement with non-profit organization Boots and Shorty for Bromley Hishinuma Farm. As part of the agreement, Boots and Shorty will operate and manage the nine-acre f...

Apply for the City of Brighton’s water efficiency rebates

To help conserve water while also saving money, consider investing in replacing inefficient fixtures in your home. The City of Brighton offers rebates to residents for toilets and washing machines. As of 2016, Colorado became a WaterSense state, meaning m...

Funshine Summer Camp registration opens on February 7

The Brighton Recreation Center is bringing back Funshine Summer Camp for youth and you can register to reserve a spot starting at 8 a.m. on Monday, February 7. Funshine is a state-licensed summer day program for youth and teens ages 6-12 years old. The ca...

Submissions wanted for Eye for Art “Slice of Life” 2022 Spring exhibit

The City of Brighton Eye for Art program encourages artists to submit artwork for its “Slice of Life” art exhibit. This exhibit show from March 28 to June 28 at Brighton City Hall (500 S. 4th Avenue). 

“Slice of life&...

Garden In A Box kits soon for sale

Get ready for low-water gardening made easy! The City of Brighton Utilities Department is partnering with nonprofit Resource Central to offer to Brighton residents the Garden In A Box Program. Through this partnership, City of Brighton utility customers c...

Submissions wanted for 2022 Arbor Day Fifth Grade Poster Contest

The City of Brighton is once again participating in the annual Arbor Day Fifth Grade Poster Contest, an artistic competition for public, private and home-schooled 5th graders across the state. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Trees In...

City Council approves phase 2 of Founders Plaza

At its January 18 meeting, City Council voted 6 yes - 2 no (Mayor Pro Tem Adam Cushing and Council Member Matt Johnston) with one absence (Council Member Mary Ellen Pollack) to award $613,810 to Arrow J Landscape & Design for construction of the final...

Kyle Sylvester and Amanda Aburto honored by the Colorado Parks & Recreation Association

On January 18, City Council recognized Assistant Director of Parks and Open Space Kyle Sylvester and Recreation Center Facilities Coordinator Amanda Aburto for their recent awards by the Colorado Parks & Recreation Association (CPRA). Sylvester won CP...

Residents encouraged to apply for 50/50 Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Program

City of Brighton residents are encouraged to apply for the 50/50 Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Program to help ease the financial costs of maintenance and replacements. According to Brighton Municipal Code, maintenance and repairs to sidewalks, curbs and gutt...

Turf to artificial turf conversion coming to Brighton Complexes

Following Brighton City Council’s December 21, 2021 vote to approve a $4,386,500 turf conversion project, construction on the project is scheduled to start in mid-January of 2022. This project will convert all four fields at the Brighton Sport Complex and...

New information hotline for Brighton Recreation Center Aquatics

Due to quickly rising COVID cases impacting staffing for aquatics on any given notice, the Brighton Recreation Center has implemented a new aquatics hotline 303-655-2251 to alert visitors of the most up-to-date modifications to operating hours and program...

Councilman Tim Watts elected to NLC's Public Safety & Crime Prevention Federal Advocacy Committee

Brighton City Council Ward 1 Member Tim Watts has been elected to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2022 Public Safety and Crime Prevention (PSCP) Federal Advocacy Committee. Council Member Watts was elected to a one-year term and will provide strategic...

Youth summer job launch coming on February 19

To help young adults prepare to enter the workforce, the City of Brighton’s Youth Services will be hosting its annual Growing Grads Summer Job Launch on Saturday, February 19 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at City Hall located at 500 South 4th ...

Mayor-Elect and new City Council Members sworn into office

At the January 4 City Council Meeting, Mayor-Elect Gregory Mills and new City Council representatives were sworn into office in a special ceremony at The Armory Performing Arts Center. Among the City  Council members sworn-in are Matt Johnston fo...

Freddy’s ribbon cutting set for January 6

Following the December 28 opening of Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers® in Prairie Center, the Brighton Economic Development Corporation (BEDC), the Greater Brighton Chamber of Commerce and the City of Brighton invite the public...

City of Brighton launches website redesign

The City of Brighton has launched a website redesign that is easier to navigate, more efficient, and visually-engaging for the public to use. The new www.brightonco.gov website features a modern look and user-centered layout focused on connecting city ser...

Weld County Road 2/Baseline Road to close for bridge reconstruction

Starting Monday, January 3, 2022, Weld County Road 2 (Baseline Rd./East 168th Avenue) will be closed west of N. 60th Ave. to King Street to allow for the existing bridge over the Speer Canal to be demolished and reconstructed.

During the closure, the roadw...

City Council votes to appoint Clint Blackhurst to fill vacant Ward 3 position

On Tuesday, December 21, Brighton City Council voted 5-1 (5 in favor, 1 against, 1 abstention, and 1 absence) to appoint Clint Blackhurst to fill the vacated Ward 3 Council seat. The position became vacant after former City Council member Kris Jordinelli ...

Brighton Youth Commission launches Commissioner-in-Training Program

With over half of the Brighton Youth Commission graduating in 2022, preparations are being made to fill those positions with the launch of the Brighton Youth Commissioner-in-Training Program. For the 2021-2022 commission year, the Brighton Youth Commissio...

Honor local fallen military members through Wreaths Across America sponsorship

Every December, the City of Brighton joins Wreaths Across America in honoring fallen military members by placing a wreath on the graves of veterans at Elmwood and Fairview Cemetery. Starting Saturday, December 18, 2021 through Friday, January 14, 2022, sp...

Brighton results of CARA Basketball Skills Challenge

Over 35 participants from the Brighton area participated in the Colorado Association of Recreational Athletics (CARA) Basketball Skills Challenge Competition local round hosted by the Brighton Recreation Sports Department on Saturday, December 11. Eight y...

Catrina Asher appointed as City of Brighton’s new finance director

Brighton City Manager Michael Martinez is pleased to announce the appointment of Catrina Asher as the city’s new finance director. As director, Asher will oversee the city’s finance department functions, from financial reporting, forec...

Brighton Recreation Center announces new hiring rates for aquatics positions

Make a splash and earn some cash! The Brighton Recreation Center is offering new hiring rates for aquatics positions:

• Lifeguards (15+ years): $15.00-$15.50/hour
• Lifeguard/Swim Instructors (16+ years): $15.75-$16.25/hour
• Head Lifeguards (16+ years): $16.50-$1...

City Council approves $155,140,018 for 2022 budget

Brighton City Council adopted the 2022 budget by a 6-0 vote at the December 7 City Council meeting. The vote approved $155,140,018 across all 15 of the city’s operating, capital and utility funds. The adopted budget includes an approximate 12-percent incr...

Dec. 7 Mayoral Run-Off Unofficial Election Results

Unofficial results from the December 7, 2021 special mail ballot run-off election shows incumbent Gregory Mills has won the seat for Brighton City Mayor with 2,751 votes. Candidate Laurie D. Lozano Maier had a total of 2,340 votes. Per Article II, Section...

Trash Bash dates set for 2022

The City of Brighton will once again offer its popular Trash Bash in 2022 for Brighton residents to dispose large items. The drop-off program will take place in the spring on Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30 and in the fall on Friday, Sept. 23 and ...

"Dancing Flame” wins People’s Choice Award

The City of Brighton’s Sculpture on Loan program is pleased to announce the 2021 People’s Choice Award winner, “Dancing Flame” by artist Jerry Jaramillo. 

As part of the program, outdoor sculptures are displayed for one year for citizens and visit...

New state program offers water payment assistance to residents

Brighton residents seeking assistance with paying water bills can apply for the new Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). Administered by the Colorado Department of Human Services (DHS), the LIHWAP assistance program is federally funded ...

Tri-County Health issues public health order requiring face masks indoors

**12/30/21 UPDATE:** Tri-County Health Department's public health order requiring masks in all indoor public spaces will continue into January. Individuals two years of age and older, regardless of vaccination status, should wear a face ...

Mayoral run-off election set for December 7

Brighton City Council approved a resolution tonight certifying the ballot content for a special mail ballot run-off election for mayor to be held Tuesday, December 7, 2021.

In the 2021 Coordinated Election, voters elected Matt Johnston for Ward 1, Ann Tadd...

Brighton Police investigate Bridge Street & Mt. Bierstadt crash

**Update: Nov.4, 2021**

The 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office has filed charges against 27-year-old Nicholas Villarini for his alleged actions on October 26, 2021. Read the charges here.

*Original Post: Oct. 26, 2021**

On October 26, 2021 at...

Brighton Recreation Center launches new discount program for Purple Heart recipients, military

Starting Friday, November 5, the Brighton Recreation Center will offer a new discount program for Purple Heart recipients, military members and first responders. Purple Heart recipients will receive a free membership to the Rec Center and/or Brighton Oasi...

Brighton Recreation Center to implement modified hours to leisure pool

Effective Monday, November 1, the leisure pool at the Brighton Recreation Center will have reduced hours due to a nationwide lifeguard shortage. The leisure pool will be available for family swim the following times:

Monday/Wednesday: 10:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m...

2021 Community Survey results available

Results for the 2021 Community Survey for Brighton are now available to the public on the City of Brighton website. Among the highlights of the survey include positive resident feedback on safety and police services, as well as Brighton as a place to live...

Michael Martinez appointed as Brighton City Manager

At its October 26 Special City Council meeting, Brighton City Council appointed Michael Martinez as Brighton City Manager. The appointment comes a week after Council voted to appoint Martinez as Acting City Manager following the Oct. 11 resignation of Bri...

Brighton Police Investigate Attempted Armed Robbery

Brighton Police are investigating an attempted armed car theft. At about 1:00 p.m., police responded to the 300 block of S. 29th Avenue for a report of an attempted car theft. The victim reported seeing the suspect trying to steal the victim’s v...

Voting open for the People’s Choice Award

The Brighton Eye for Art Program is seeking votes from the public for the 2021 People’s Choice Award. The selected piece of artwork will become part of the City of Brighton’s permanent art collection. Among the artwork the public can choose from are “Danc...

Michael Martinez appointed as Acting City Manager

At its October 12 Special City Council meeting, Brighton City Council appointed Michael Martinez as Acting City Manager, effective Oct. 12, 2021, pending contract negotiations. Martinez’ appointment comes after the Oct. 11 resignation of Brighto...

CIty Manager Jane Bais DiSessa announces resignation

The City of Brighton announces today the resignation of City Manager Jane Bais DiSessa, effective October 11, 2021. DiSessa has been the Brighton City Manager since September 14, 2020 and completed the term of her contract. 

The City Council is gr...

City Council approves resolution urging voters to vote “yes” on 27J ballot questions

Brighton City Council on October 5 approved a resolution in support of 27J Schools’ mill levy override (5A) and bond (5B) ballot question for the November 2, 2021 election.

City Council encourages the citizens of Brighton to vote “yes” on Ballot Issue 5A, ...

Victim Services Unit seeking Volunteer Victim Advocates

The Brighton and Commerce City Police departments are seeking highly-motivated individuals to become Volunteer Victim Advocates for the Victim Services Unit (VSU). Volunteer Victim Advocates provide on-scene crisis intervention with victims and witnesses ...

Walk Elmwood Cemetery to learn about Brighton’s past

Elmwood Cemetery will host its annual Cemetery Walk on Saturday, Oct. 2 from 1 - 3:30 p.m.at the cemetery located at 14800 Old Brighton Road. The walk will give residents a peek into the lives of the city’s past leaders, farmers, pioneers and soldiers bur...

Brighton Police investigate armed robbery

On Saturday, August 28, 2021, at approximately 7:20 p.m., Brighton police officers were dispatched to the area of Bromley Lane and Fulton Ave regarding an armed carjacking. The victim reported being stopped at the traffic light when a young male approache...

City Council approves marijuana sales tax ballot question

On August 31, Brighton City Council voted 9-0 to approve a resolution to place a marijuana sales tax question on the ballot for the November 2, 2021 Election. 

The resolution for marijuana sales would allow for the sale of retail marijuana and mar...

Brighton Police respond to fatal crash

On Saturday, August 28, 2021, at approximately 7:30 a.m., Brighton police officers were dispatched to Interstate 76 (I-76) between Eagle Blvd. and Bromley Lane for a rollover crash. The crash resulted in the death  of an adult female and adult ma...

Upcoming Bridge Street lane closures for North Outfall Project

Starting Sunday, August 29, the westbound lanes of Bridge Street from 4th to 8th avenues will be closed from 6 p.m. - 6 a.m. for night work for the North Outfall Project. Traffic flow will be maintained in both the eastbound and westbound directions for t...

City Council to consider marijuana sales tax ballot question at August 31 meeting

Brighton City Council will consider at the August 31 City Council meeting whether to approve a resolution regarding placing marijuana sales on the ballot for the November 2, 2021 Election. 

The ballot for marijuana sales would allow for the sale o...

Growing Grads College and Career Readiness Kickoff returning Sept. 15

The City of Brighton’s Growing Grads College and Career Readiness Kickoff is set to return in-person on Wednesday, September 15 at The Armory Performing Arts Center from 5:30 - 8 p.m. High school juniors, seniors and parents are encouraged to at...

Candlelight ceremony among scheduled events for The Wall That Heals’ stop in Brighton

To commemorate the healing legacy of The Wall That Heals when it stops in Brighton, the City will be hosting a series of events the week of the official public opening of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica Wall on Thursday, September 2. The public and ...

New Eye for Art exhibit open to the public

More than 50 artists and 160 pieces of art are now featured in the newest Eye For Art “Return to Summer” exhibit at City Hall. The artwork ranges in medium, including oil, acrylic, watercolor and computer paintings, graphite drawings, ...

Brighton Housing Authority’s Executive Director Joseph Espinosa moving on to new opportunities

Joseph A. Espinosa, Executive Director of the Brighton Housing Authority (BHA), has announced his intention to step down from his current position effective August 12.  Espinosa provided notice of his intent to the Housing Authority’s B...

City Council hires new city attorney

Brighton City Council appointed Alicia R. Calderón as the new City Attorney at the July 20 City Council meeting. Calderón’s first day will be August 23, 2021. 

Prior to being hired with the City of Brighton, Calder&...

Brighton residents encouraged to take new community survey

The City of Brighton is launching The National Community Survey (NCS) through Polco NRC (National Research Center) to get resident input on a wide range of community issues ranging from crime and safety and employment opportunities to overall quality of l...

Freddy’s coming soon to Brighton

The Brighton Economic Development Corporation and the City of Brighton are excited to welcome Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers®. Freddy’s, a fast-casual restaurant concept, recently started construction at 2203 Prairi...

City of Brighton transitions to new online bill pay portal

The City of Brighton is in the process of transitioning its online bill pay portal from XPress BillPay to Wells Fargo e-Bill. This transition makes it possible to handle a larger volume of electronic payments from customers without interruption. The Wells...

$2.7 million contract approved for police body-worn cameras

On Tuesday, June 2, Brighton City Council voted 7-0 (two Council members absent) to approve a 10-year $2.7 million contract to AXON Enterprises Inc. to implement body-worn cameras for the Brighton Police Department’s Officer Safety Program 7+. I...

City launches new online form for 50/50 Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Program

The City of Brighton’s 50/50 Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Program aims to help ease the financial costs of maintenance and replacements, and now features a new online form to help residents more easily apply for the program. By navigating to brightonco.gov/5...

Summerfest coming June 5th

The City of Brighton is excited to announce that Summerfest, the city’s largest community festival, is making its return to Carmichael Park (650 E. Southern St.) on Saturday, June 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Events will include family-friendly acti...

Brighton Employee Charities recognize scholarship recipients

The City of Brighton Employee Charities (BEC) has selected four recipients for scholarships this year.  The winners will each receive $1,000 toward their college expenses.  The scholarships are awarded to the recipients based on a high e...

Historic Splendid Valley project featured in book about community food webs

Work to preserve farmland in Historic Splendid Valley is celebrated in a new book called Building Community Food Webs by food systems analyst Ken Meter. Published by Island Press, his book highlights the stories of communities across the country ...

Winner selected for 2021 Arbor Day Fifth Grade Poster Contest

The City of Brighton is pleased to announce Pennock Elementary Fifth Grader Lucy Ratkiewicz as the winner of the City’s annual Arbor Day Fifth Grade Poster Contest. The contest gives students the opportunity to show their creativity to raise awareness of ...

SPEAK Week to feature Drive-In Movie Night

As part of SPEAK Week, the Brighton Youth Commission will be hosting a Drive-In Movie Night on Friday, April 30. The Academy Award-winning film “Inside Out” will be featured at the Brighton Pavilions (the parking lot behind Fishtail Cuisine of India &...

Brighton Police Department to host online community meeting

The public is invited to attend the Brighton Police Department’s Community Meeting on Wednesday, May 26 at 6 p.m. on Zoom (see log-in details below). Department staff will be presenting recent crime trends and statistics, crime prevention tips a...

SPEAK Week to offer QPR training

In partnership with The Pennock Center for Counseling, the Brighton Youth Commission will be offering two virtual QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) courses for the community on Monday, April 26. Classes will take place at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. and are free of ...

City of Brighton to offer “Introduction to Basic Landscaping” classes

Learn from the experts how to increase the chances for success when landscaping in Brighton through the City’s virtual Introduction to Basic Landscaping Classes at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 26 and Monday, May 3. Taught by the City’s Open...

City of Brighton seeks volunteers for The Wall That Heals event in September 2021

Spreading the healing legacy and the impact of the Vietnam War, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica Wall, The Wall That Heals, and Mobile Education Center will be coming to Brighton Sept. 2 - 5, 2021. The Wall will be located at Carmichael Park (650 Sou...

SPEAK Week to kick off April 26

The Brighton Youth Commission will be hosting a series of events for SPEAK (Suicide, Prevention, Education, Awareness and Knowledge) Week April 26 - May 1. The goal of SPEAK Week is to raise awareness about the prevalence of teen suicide and to educate th...

City of Brighton recognized as a 2020 Tree City USA

The City of Brighton has earned a 2020 Tree City USA designation for the 35th year from the Arbor Day Foundation. This honor recognizes the city's commitment to effective urban forest management.

Brighton achieved Tree City USA recognition by meet...

City of Brighton recovers potential fraud of $348,000

Over the past 24 hours, City of Brighton staff worked diligently to recover potential fraud totaling $348,000. On Monday, March 29, the City sent a $348,000 Automated Clearing House (ACH) transaction to the bank, payable to a vendor as part of a contract ...

City of Brighton to host online informational seminar on mobile food vendors

As the City of Brighton works to amend the rules and processes for mobile food vendors, vendors and business owners are encouraged to attend the City’s two upcoming Zoom seminars in which City staff will be presenting information on mobile food vendors op...

Trash Bash coming this spring and fall

The City of Brighton will once again offer its popular Trash Bash for Brighton residents in need of large item disposal. The drop-off program will take place in the spring on Friday, April 30 and Saturday, May 1 and in the fall on Friday, Sept. 24 and Sat...

Two Brighton Youth Commissioners selected for 2021 Daniels Fund Scholarship

Brighton Youth Commissioners Ashley Settergren and Tessa Davis have been selected for the 2021 Daniels Fund Scholarship Program, a four-year college scholarship of up to $25,000 per year. The goal of the program is to give students the opportunity to earn...

Brighton Recreation Center to change swim reservation system

In order to meet the high demand for lap swim lanes, the Brighton Recreation Center will be changing its lane reservation system starting on Monday, April 5.

Lap swim and therapy lane reservations will be made for a half a lap lane. Lanes will be split bet...

Bike Brighton releases 2021 Full Moon Bike Ride schedule

**UPDATE: The June 24 Full Moon Bike Ride (FMBR) through Prairie Center has been changed due to a safety issue. The June FMBR will be replaced by the August FMBR route. Subsequently, the June FMBR route will become the August route.**

Gear up for Bike Bri...

Help for Homes community project accepting applications

The City of Brighton and Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. are accepting applications for the 15th Annual Help for Homes community project. The Help for Homes (HFH) program brings volunteers and neighbors together to paint or fix up homes needing minor exterio...

Growing Grads to launch new Young Entrepreneur Program

Brighton Youth Services’ Growing Grads Program is set to launch its new Young Entrepreneur Program in June. The workshops will be held virtually and will consist of a series of hour-long classes that will teach and empower youth how to build their own bus...

City Council approves goat keeping pilot program

In a 9-0 vote, City Council approved at the Feb. 2 Council meeting a new pilot program to permit miniature goats on residential properties. The pilot program will be for a two-year period, with 10 permits offered through a lottery. The terms of the progra...

Street closures for Brighton North Outfall Project

On Monday, Feb. 1, construction on the Brighton North Outfall Project will begin. This project will construct storm drain improvements to mitigate nuisance flooding to residents north of downtown Brighton. American West Construction will start work on 4th...

Vietnam Veterans who died after returning home eligible to be honored at The Wall That Heals

**UPDATE: The deadline for submissions for the "In Memory" display has been extended to July 31, 2021. For family members of Vietnam Veterans who'd like to submit an application for the ceremony in Washington D.C., the deadline is March...

City of Brighton bus shelters and benches feature You Have Options Program campaign

In its continued effort to promote its You Have Options Program (YHOP) to encourage reporting of sexual assault, the Brighton Police Department has launched a new campaign featuring the YHOP banner on city bus shelters and benches. As part of this campaig...

Work to begin on South Platte Wells Transmission Pipeline Project

Construction for the South Platte Wells Transmission Pipeline Project is set to begin on Monday, Jan. 25. The approximately $3.99 million project will provide a long-term, reliable infrastructure for the transfer of South Platte Wells raw water to the Rev...

Construction Notice - 144th and Sable Traffic Signal Project

On Jan. 11, the 144th Avenue and Sable Boulevard Traffic Signal project will commence with the first phase of construction. The first phase will consist of underground utilities, boring operations, signal pole foundations and additional ground-level work....

Coronavirus (COVID-2019) Updates

COVID-2019 (Coronavirus)

The City of Brighton staff continues to be in communication with local health partners, Tri-County Health Department (TCHD), and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) regarding the 2019 Coronavirus diseas...

Adams County moves back from Level Red to Orange

Due to a sustained decrease in COVID-19 positive cases and hospitalizations throughout the State of Colorado, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has moved the all counties currently operating within the Red Level: Severe Risk...

Brighton Recreation Center offers Annual Pass Sale

Get fit and save money in the new year with the Brighton Recreation Center’s annual membership pass sale for 2021. From Jan. 2 - March 5, the Rec Center will be offering a 21-percent discount on annual individual, couple or family passes for 2021. Members...

Police investigating shooting

Brighton police are investigating a disturbance in which three people appear to have been shot in a Brighton apartment.

Officers were dispatched to 131 W. Egbert St. on a report of a disturbance at about 11:40 p.m. on Tuesday night, Dec. 23, 2020. Upon arr...

Armed carjacking

On Monday, December 21, 2020, at approximately 9:45 a.m., a Brighton resident was robbed at gunpoint. The victim was unloading groceries from his vehicle in his apartment complex's parking lot in the 100 block of S. Miller Ave. When two adult mal...

Eye for Art 2020 introduces “Through It All” electronic flip book

The City of Brighton Eye for Art program is excited to introduce the new 2020 Eye for Art “Through It All” electronic flip book that showcases the wonderful art and jewelry on display at Brighton City Hall. The current art exhibit, &am...

City of Brighton to feature The Wall That Heals in September 2021

**UPDATE: The deadline for submissions for the "In Memory" display has been extended to July 31, 2021. For family members of Vietnam Veterans who'd like to submit an application for the ceremony in Washington D.C., the deadline is March...

City Council approves $138 million for 2021 budget

Brighton City Council adopted the 2021 budget by an 8-0 vote at the Dec. 1 City Council meeting. The vote approved $138,197,981 across all 15 of the city’s operating, capital and utility funds. The adopted budget includes an approximate 1.32-percent decre...

Reduction of mill levy for metro districts in Brighton East Farms

Effective January 2021, the mill levy for the Brighton East Farms and Homestead Metropolitan District has been significantly reduced. The tax rates will be reduced from 86.025 mills in 2019 to 64.662 mills in 2021. This reduction was made possible as a re...

79 acres of significant farmland and water preserved in Historic Splendid Valley

Brighton area prime soils actively farmed for over a century remain key part of community’s agricultural heritage and local food supply

The City of Brighton and Adams County, with the expertise of The Conservation Fund, have successfully preserve...

City of Brighton launches new Capital Project Dashboard

City of Brighton residents can now view progress on major capital projects on the Capital Project Report Card, a new project dashboard on the City’s website. The projects highlighted on the dashboard are ones budgeted for the current year and in...

Contract awarded for Medical Center Drive Improvement Project

On Tuesday, Oct. 6, City Council voted to approve a resolution to award a $584,660 contract to Asphalt Specialties Company, Inc. for the Medical Center Drive Improvement Project. The project will complete the roadway segment along Medical Center Dr. that ...

Contract awarded for 144th and Sable Traffic Signal Project

On Tuesday, Oct. 6, City Council voted to approve a resolution to award a $390,008 contract to W.L. Contractors for the 144th and Sable Traffic Signal Construction Project. This project aims to improve the safety and traffic flow of the intersection. W.L....

Walk Elmwood Cemetery to learn about Brighton's past

Elmwood Cemetery will host its fifth annual Cemetery Walk on Saturday, Oct. 3. The event will give residents a peek into the lives of Brighton’s historical leaders, farmers, pioneers, and soldiers buried in the cemetery.

Volunteer guides will be ...

Historic Preservation Commission awarded History Colorado Grant for Kuners Row Survey

The Brighton Historic Preservation (BHPC) is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $20,475 History Colorado Grant to begin the Kuners Row Historic Resource Survey and has hired Cultural Resource Historians, LLC to perform the work. This project will s...

Ken Mitchell Open Space officially opens to the public

After years in the making, Ken Mitchell Open Space in West Brighton has officially opened to the public. The opening marks the completion of the section of the Colorado Front Range Trail that runs through the 600-acre open space and regional park, complet...

Electrical Code GFCI Variance

On June 29^th, 2021, the State of Colorado issued a temporary variance that relieves Ground-Fault-Circuit-Interrupter protection for HVAC equipment due to nuisance tripping.

Beginning July 7, 2021 we will no longer require Ground-Fault-Circuit-Interrupter p...

Explore Historic Splendid Valley through new virtual tour

Take the new virtual tour of Historic Splendid Valley. The City of Brighton and Adams County have partnered to preserve almost 450 acres of valuable farmland in the south Brighton area, which make up the Valley. Learn more about a number of these importan...

Tips for a healthy lawn and water conservation

With most soils, do not apply all the water in a short period of time. If applied too quickly, water often runs off of thatchy turf, from sloped areas, or from turf growing on heavy clay or compacted soils. In these cases, it is more effective to apply on...

Enjoy Kids to Parks Day in Brighton

We encourage everyone to participate in Kids to Parks Day on Saturday, May 21, by exploring and enjoying the outdoors. Kids and their families are connected with parks throughout their community, and we are glad to provide this opportunity to the City of ...

Summer Transformation Challenge

Summer Transformation Challenge

Participate in a fitness venture that will challenge you this summer. 

The challenge will begin June 6 and end August 8. It is an eight week fitness challenge that helps transform dreams and fitness goals all along f...

JumpBunch Camp

JumpBunch is a program that offers “a friendly introduction to sports and fitness.” Demo classes will be held Friday, May 13 at 10:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. The Brighton Recreation Center will be hosting two summer camps: Sports Cam...

Recreation Center Looking to Hire

Are you looking for a job for the summer? Receive a $250 end-of-season bonus when you come work for the Parks and Recreation department! Open seasonal positions include lifeguards and swim instructors (free training provided) starting at $16 per hour, sum...

Youth Strength and Development

At the foundation of training youth is the philosophy that ALL children should be provided the opportunity to develop their physical, mental, and social skills. A 2 day/week comprehensive 60-minute program that is designed for children ages 11-14. The fir...

Brighton Mad Smash Pickleball Tournament

Implementing Modified Hours to the Pool