- Kya, a 2-year-old Golden, keeps her eyes on the action from inside the Goozell Yogurt and Coffee shop at the annual Goldens in Golden event in downtown Golden, Colorado, on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. Thousands of humans and their Golden Retrievers, along with other breeds, descended on Washington Avenue to enjoy pup cups, pet vendors, several group photo opportunities, before and after parties, and many other activities. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
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Cooper the 2-year-old Golden Retriever is anxious to get out of the car and explore at the annual Goldens in Golden event in downtown Golden, Colorado, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. Thousands of humans and their Golden Retrievers, along with other breeds, descended on Washington Avenue to enjoy pup cups, pet vendors, several group photo opportunities, before and after parties, and many other activities. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)![A couple of Golden Retrievers get raised into the air...]()
A couple of Golden Retrievers get raised into the air during a group photo at the annual Goldens in Golden event in downtown Golden, Colorado, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. Thousands of humans and their Golden Retrievers, along with other breeds, descended on Washington Avenue to enjoy pup cups, pet vendors, several group photo opportunities, before and after parties, and many other activities. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)![From left, Isabella Jaegersberg, her sister, Sofia, and their mother,...]()
From left, Isabella Jaegersberg, her sister, Sofia, and their mother, Julia, along with their dog, Kya, 2, top, greet Tommy Lee Bones, 2, lower left, inside the Goozell Yogurt and Coffee shop at the annual Goldens in Golden event in downtown Golden, Colorado, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. Thousands of humans and their Golden Retrievers, along with other breeds, descended on Washington Avenue to enjoy pup cups, pet vendors, several group photo opportunities, before and after parties, and many other activities. Isabella and Sofia gifted their mom a trip to Golden exclusively for this event, coming all the way from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)![Puppy dog Bianca, 5-months-old, enjoys a pup cup at the...]()
Puppy dog Bianca, 5-months-old, enjoys a pup cup at the annual Goldens in Golden event in downtown Golden, Colorado, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. Thousands of humans and their Golden Retrievers, along with other breeds, descended on Washington Avenue to enjoy pup cups, pet vendors, several group photo opportunities, before and after parties, and many other activities. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)![Super dog Penny the Golden enjoys the attention on the...]()
Super dog Penny the Golden enjoys the attention on the steps of the Higher Grounds coffee shop at the annual Goldens in Golden event in downtown Golden, Colorado, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. Thousands of humans and their Golden Retrievers, along with other breeds, descended on Washington Avenue to enjoy pup cups, pet vendors, several group photo opportunities, before and after parties, and many other activities. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)![Lauren St. Onge holds her friend’s puppy, Wrangler, a 14-week-old...]()
Lauren St. Onge holds her friend’s puppy, Wrangler, a 14-week-old Golden Retriever, for a photo at the annual Goldens in Golden event in downtown Golden, Colorado, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. Thousands of humans and their Golden Retrievers, along with other breeds, descended on Washington Avenue to enjoy pup cups, pet vendors, several group photo opportunities, before and after parties, and many other activities. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)![Scout the 10-year-old female Golden Retriever hams it up at...]()
Scout the 10-year-old female Golden Retriever hams it up at the annual Goldens in Golden event in downtown Golden, Colorado, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. Thousands of humans and their Golden Retrievers, along with other breeds, descended on Washington Avenue to enjoy pup cups, pet vendors, several group photo opportunities, before and after parties, and many other activities. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)![Nash, 10-years-old, keeps tabs on the action from the Humble...]()
Nash, 10-years-old, keeps tabs on the action from the Humble House Coffee shop at the annual Goldens in Golden event in downtown Golden, Colorado, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. Thousands of humans and their Golden Retrievers, along with other breeds, descended on Washington Avenue to enjoy pup cups, pet vendors, several group photo opportunities, before and after parties, and many other activities. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)![Lou Lou the 4-month-old Golden Retriever gets her picture taken...]()
Lou Lou the 4-month-old Golden Retriever gets her picture taken under the Golden arch at the annual Goldens in Golden event in downtown Golden, Colorado, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. Thousands of humans and their Golden Retrievers, along with other breeds, descended on Washington Avenue to enjoy pup cups, pet vendors, several group photo opportunities, before and after parties, and many other activities. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)![Palacsinta, a 5-month-old pup, sports a pink cowgirl hat at...]()
Palacsinta, a 5-month-old pup, sports a pink cowgirl hat at the annual Goldens in Golden event in downtown Golden, Colorado, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. Thousands of humans and their Golden Retrievers, along with other breeds, descended on Washington Avenue to enjoy pup cups, pet vendors, several group photo opportunities, before and after parties, and many other activities. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)![A pair of Goldens and humans ignore a parking sign...]()
A pair of Goldens and humans ignore a parking sign at the annual Goldens in Golden event in downtown Golden, Colorado, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. Thousands of humans and their Golden Retrievers, along with other breeds, descended on Washington Avenue to enjoy pup cups, pet vendors, several group photo opportunities, before and after parties, and many other activities. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)![A puppy gets raised in the air just before a...]()
A puppy gets raised in the air just before a group photo at the annual Goldens in Golden event in downtown Golden, Colorado, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. Thousands of humans and their Golden Retrievers, along with other breeds, descended on Washington Avenue to enjoy pup cups, pet vendors, several group photo opportunities, before and after parties, and many other activities. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)![Jackson, a 6-year-old Golden retriever, also known as "The Lion...]()
Jackson, a 6-year-old Golden retriever, also known as "The Lion King," at the annual Goldens in Golden event in downtown Golden, Colorado, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. Thousands of humans and their Golden Retrievers, along with other breeds, descended on Washington Avenue to enjoy pup cups, pet vendors, several group photo opportunities, before and after parties, and many other activities. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)![Pups and people pose for a photo during one of...]()
Pups and people pose for a photo during one of several group photo opportunities at the annual Goldens in Golden event in downtown Golden, Colorado, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. Thousands of humans and their Golden Retrievers, along with other breeds, descended on Washington Avenue to enjoy pup cups, pet vendors, several group photo opportunities, before and after parties, and many other activities. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
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Kya, a 2-year-old Golden, keeps her eyes on the action from inside the Goozell Yogurt and Coffee shop at the annual Goldens in Golden event in downtown Golden, Colorado, on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. Thousands of humans and their Golden Retrievers, along with other breeds, descended on Washington Avenue to enjoy pup cups, pet vendors, several group photo opportunities, before and after parties, and many other activities. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
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By Andy Cross | across@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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Hundreds of golden retrievers and their humans attended the annual Goldens in Golden event in downtown Golden, Colorado, on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. The dogs, including breeds besides goldens, descended on Washington Avenue to enjoy pup cups, pet vendors, several group photo opportunities, before and after parties, and many other activities.
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