August 23

4-9 pm, Downtown Longmont

Unity in the Community

August 23, 2024, 4-9 pm

Downtown Longmont

There’s something for everybody at Unity in the Community! An annual Longmont Chamber event, Unity is a celebration of Longmont— the people, the businesses, the arts, and the culture of our city collide at this vibrant festival. This event is fun for the whole family, with music, entertainment, and activities for all ages. Unity in the Community is about creating community connection and sharing Longmonster pride.

Unity is a free event, open to all Longmonsters to enjoy. No tickets or sign up necessary to attend! Just come on by downtown Longmont on Friday, August 23 and enjoy connecting with more than 100 local businesses and nonprofits.

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What an amazing, spectacular, fun, creative event! And a wonderful gathering of the community.

Music

Ninety Percent 90s

Ninety Percent 90s is a 3-piece band covering the best and worst hits from the 90s (mostly). From Sublime, Nirvana and Smashing Pumpkins to Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears, Spice Girls, and everything in between. Mostly specializing in the “cheesy” 90s, and usually with some kazoos thrown into the mix. The band knows over 200 songs of rock, pop, hip-hop, and more in their repertoire. Ninety Percent 9s0 has been performing 90s covers around the Colorado area for the last 10 years, and their shows are always entertaining. 90%90s, but 100% awesome!

FAQ

When and where is the event?

Unity in the Community is on Friday, August 23, 2024 from 4pm – 9pm. The event happens at the intersection of 4th Ave. and Kimbark St. in downtown Longmont.

Is Unity in the Community free?

Yes! Unity in the Community is free to attend. More than that: all activities at Unity are free as well! This includes a climbing wall, putt putt, musical performances, the mobile arcade and more! What else? Come and see! It is an open, outside festival in Downtown Longmont.

How much does it cost to have a booth?

Not including sponsorships, booth prices are as follows:

Longmont Chamber Member Non-Profit: $300
Longmont Chamber Member Business: $800
Non-Member Non-Profit: $450
Non-Member Business: $950

We are happy to announce that this year, Longmont Chamber member businesses and non-profits have the option when they register to select a half-booth for half the price. This 5’x10′ space will be shared with another non-profit or business. You can either coordinate your registrations with a business you want to share a tent with, or we will partner you up. It will be up to you to work with your booth space partner to decide who will bring a tent.

To register for a half-booth, select the Member Business or Member Non-Profit registration option. A checkbox will appear for half-booth interest.

Will there be food and drinks?

Food and beverages are available for purchase from local food trucks and breweries. A portion of all drink token sales goes to the Unity Funds the Community non-profit grant at the Longmont Community Foundation.

Food Vendors:
Georgia Boys BBQ
Rising Tiger
Loco burrito
New Orleans Chefs of Colorado
Antonio’s Real NY Pizza
Dickeys BBQ Pit
HipPOPs Handcrafted Gelato Bars

Drink Vendors:
Kuper Wine Bar
Dry Land Distillers
Copper Sky Distillery
Left Hand Brewing
Bearded Brewer Artisan Ales

Where can I park?

Believe it our not, there is a lot of parking in downtown Longmont! In addition to the parking lots, there is street parking within a few blocks on either side of the event. There is also the new Spoke parking garage on 5th and Coffman, two blocks from the event. For more information, visit: www.downtownlongmont.com/visit/parking

Please note that 4th Ave. between Main and Emery St., as well as Kimbark St. from 5th to 3rd Ave., will be closed to traffic from 12pm – 11pm the day of the event.

What can you do at Unity?

Unity in the Community is a festival with entertainment and fun for the entire family! It is a great opportunity to get to know the businesses and non-profits that move Longmont forward. The event features live music and unique ways to have fun while connecting with the community.

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High Plains Bank

High Plains Bank has been sponsoring Unity in the Community for years, and in 2019 they became the first-ever presenting sponsor of the event. With their support, we moved Unity in the Community to the streets of downtown Longmont, where it grew and finally lived up to its name. High Plains Bank has been an incredible partner in producing this event, which comes as no suprise from a bank that is an invested in the Longmont community as we are! Learn more about them here.