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Brighton
A city in Adams County, Colorado — population 40,783 as of 2020.
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Registration now open for the 42nd annual Turkey Trot Run/Walk
The City of Brighton’s Parks and Recreation Department will host the 42nd annual Turkey Trot Run/Walk Race on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 8:30 a.m. at the Brighton Recreation Center located at 555 N. 11th Avenue.
Events
Elementary school students invited to participate in Name that Snowplow contest
Education
Contribute to the annual Children’s Stuffed Animal Drive starting Oct. 1
The Sue Corbett Active Adult Center invites the community to bring comfort to children facing difficult circumstances by participating in its annual stuffed animal drive benefiting the Child Rescue Foundation.
Community Groups & Organizations
City of Brighton and Brighton EDC Named 2026 Medium Community of the Year
The Brighton Economic Development Corporation (Brighton EDC), in partnership with the City of Brighton, has been recognized by the Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) with the 2026 Medium Community of the Year Award.
Local Business
Eye for Art program seeks artists for 2027 Sculpture-on-Loan Exhibit
The City of Brighton’s Eye for Art program is now accepting artist submissions for its 2027 Sculpture-on-Loan Program, a year-long outdoor exhibit displayed at Carmichael Park (650 Southern Street).
Creatives & Arts
Registration open for Brighton’s Tree Lighting Ceremony’s Winter Market and Festival of Lights Parad
Registration is now open for vendors and parade participants for two of Brighton’s holiday traditions: the Winter Market at the Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 5, and the 31st Annual Festival of Lights Parade on Saturday, Dec. 12.
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Brighton by the numbers
- Area
- 21.28 sq mi (55.12 km²), 0.29 sq mi water
- Median age
- 34
- Households
- 13,618
- Persons per household
- 3
- Median household income
- $107,679
- Median house value
- $499,500
- Office
- CITY MANAGER
- Address
- 500 S 4TH AVE, BRIGHTON, CO 80601