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Lucky Niwot Day lives up to its name for $100 winner
Everyone walked away a winner from the Lucky Niwot Day gold coin drawing held by Pat Murphy (left) and Todd Goad of Niwot Real Estate, but only a very surprised Tory Campanella walked away with the grand prize: a crisp $100 bill. Also pictured are Campanella's sister Lyla (far right), and friend Francesca.
A leprechaun fairy gathers children for a "Lucky Walk" down 2nd Avenue, during Lucky Niwot Day on March 20.
Mild spring weather, friendly faces, and Irish themed-fun made for a perfectly charming afternoon at Lucky Niwot Day on Saturday, March 20.
"I was so glad we changed the day," organizer Deborah Read Fowler said of the first-time celebration, which was postponed from March 13 due to the snow storm. "The weather was perfect and it was wonderful to see so many people having socially distanced fun."
The town's salute to St. Patrick's day featured festivities for the whole family, and then some. There was live music on the patios of the Wheel House, Old Oak Coffee House, Pinocchio's, and Niwot Tavern, where Irish specialties were also on the menu. Later, Niwot Inn held a formal Irish Tea.
For the younger participants, a leprechaun fairy led a "Lucky Walk" down 2nd Avenue to Niwot Children's Park, and there were performers from the Avoca Irish Dancers Academy jigging at Lefthand Corner. Meanwhile, Pat Murphy and Todd Goad of Niwot Realty shared their pot of gold at the end of 2nd Avenue.
Over in Cottonwood Square, local poet Clark Fishback read a selection of Irish poetry to a socially distant but robust crowd at Inkberry Books, and then chatted with listeners afterwards. Across the parking lot, another group of revelers enjoyed first-day-of spring weather outside of Niwot Tavern and Winot Coffee.
The event was sponsored by the Niwot Business Association, and received $2,500 from the Niwot Local Improvement District after a funding request in February. Overall, Fowler reported, the event turnout was vigorous, aided by balmy weather on the first day of spring, no doubt. Many of the participating businesses reported brisk foot traffic from high-spirited customers all afternoon.
"A lot of businesses sold out of product," Fowler reported. "Old Oak sold out of Reubens, Joan's cookies sold out, and a lot more traffic went through businesses - both retail and restaurants. It was exactly the outcome we wanted."
Fowler is hoping to see similar turnout at the upcoming World Niwot Day, scheduled for May 15. She is also eagerly awaiting the return of regular sidewalk sales in April. And, given the success of the St. Patrick's Day celebration, she is hoping to see that return, too.
"It was a wonderful event, with something for everyone," Fowler said. "I loved seeing the bustle of fun and energy all around town."
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