City Council reviewed a staff proposal to finalize the 2025 events calendar and to record ideas for 2026–2029, and directed staff to proceed with a set of changes described as a staff‑led update rather than a finalized ordinance.

Diana Wilson, director of communications and engagement, presented a draft 2025 schedule that retains the city’s core events — Derby Day, the Food Truck Carnival, the July 4 festival and fireworks, four neighborhood nights, Pirate Fest and Noel Northglenn — while noting changes from a December study session. Wilson said Pride, the Mayor’s Neighborhood Night and Dancing Through the Decades had been removed from the 2025 lineup but could be reintroduced later; staff recommended removing the Mayor’s Neighborhood Night and the city’s standalone Pride event for 2025 in favor of stronger regional participation.

Wilson told council an updated sponsorship program was included in the December 16 packet and that staff would move forward with that program after not receiving further council feedback; she said the update clarifies sponsor recognition and is intended to align Northglenn’s approach to neighboring cities. Staff said Pirate Fest will be extended through Saturday evening this year to meet vendor and attendee interest, and noted the carnival that has operated at the civic center is scheduled to run this year but that the civic center’s remediation and future development mean the carnival will conclude after the current year.

Council members discussed regional coordination for diversity events. Council Members Nate Goff and Ilana Nowicki urged keeping a city role in celebrating diversity, even if Northglenn does not run its own Pride festival in 2025, and they asked staff to partner with Adams County’s Pride festival and to involve the DICE (Diversity, Inclusion, Culture and Equity) advisory board in planning. Multiple council members said the change was intended to make the city a stronger regional partner while reducing staff time devoted to separate smaller events. Council Member Roper suggested transporting Northglenn residents to Adams County events to reduce parking stress and increase participation.

Wilson said the city will invite the DICE board to a study session with council in the spring to reset the board’s role and expectations and to align on capacity and funding. Council member Burns and others pressed that staff consult the DICE board before making final changes; Wilson said staff would re‑engage the board and that the board could help shape any reintroduced diversity programming.

Council did not take a formal vote. Staff will proceed with the sponsorship policy changes, extend Pirate Fest for 2025 as described, and schedule an in‑depth study session with the DICE board and council to finalize participation in regional Pride and other diversity programming for future years.