Loveland is known as the Sweetheart City, and their Valentine event is starting in early February. Recently, the Loveland Chamber of Commerce, Visit Loveland, and their partners revealed the details and arrangements for their 78th annual Valentine event. The festivities include the Valentine Re-Mailing Program, the Sweetheart Festival, exclusive offerings such as Valentine-themed wine, beer, candy, and coffee, the Loveland Sweetheart Classic 4-mile race, and the Valentine Group Wedding. All these Valentine season activities and events are scheduled throughout the month of February.
Miss Loveland Valentine McKayley Lane
Miss Loveland Valentine McKayley Lane
America’s sweetheart city is known for its hearts, valentines and all things love. Here are several of the activities all month long.
Starting Thursday, Feb. 1, the nightly holiday light displays at Chapungu Sculpture Park transform to pink and red lights and brightly lit symbols of love during Loveland Lights. Enjoy a stroll through this free outdoor experience before the event’s final day on Wednesday, Feb. 14.
Stop by the Sweetheart Festival on Saturday, Feb. 10, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., in downtown Loveland. The event features live music, art, local beer, interactive activities and more. The festival features something for everyone – families, couples, and chocolate lovers, running lovers, art lovers, and forever loves.
“We are thrilled to mark our 78th year of sending love across the globe. Still today, the Valentine season remains enchanting in Loveland. There’s no better way to propagate love, joy, and hope than through a heartfelt Valentine sent from the Sweetheart City. The designs and verses chosen this year embody Loveland’s commitment to spreading love and kindness.” explains Mindy McCloughan President of the Loveland Chamber of Commerce.
The 2024 official Loveland Valentine card, collector’s stamp (also known as a cachet) and postmark have been announced. Loveland receives around 100,000 Valentines annually from all 50 states and 110 countries across the world through its Valentine Re-mailing Program, the largest program of its kind. Sponsors and volunteers handstamp the collector’s stamp and postmark onto each individual Valentine that comes through the city’s post office.
Valentine Card by Tiffany Villavicencio
The 2024 Valentine card was designed by Tiffany Villavicencio. The card design features a beautiful landscape photo of the Rocky Mountains and Devil’s Backbone, located in Loveland, CO. The card verse was created by Brenda S. Glover.
Valentine cards can be purchased online at Loveland.org for $12 (which includes the card, printing, processing, and postage). All cards purchased through Loveland.org will automatically go through the re-mailing program.
2024 collectible cards may also be purchased in person at the following retailers: Loveland Visitor Center, B Sweet Cupcakes, Olive and Herb, Columbine Drug, Club Loveland, Loveland Good Sam, Barnyard Vet, Independent Financial (Cleveland Branch, Loveland Museum, Mail Mart, Rowes Flowers, and King Soopers.
Since 1962, Loveland has been selecting a Miss Loveland Valentine. We are proud to announce McKayley Lane is our 62nd Miss Loveland Valentine. With honor and pride McKayley will represent the community of Loveland throughout the 2024 year.
Loveland’s eighth annual celebration of commitment to love returns, promising an even more enhanced experience for 2024. For those seeking a unique and distinctive wedding affair and an unforgettable venue, the group wedding is the ticket at the Colorado Eagles hockey game on Feb. 14.
For details on all the valentine activities and products, please visit a href=”https://visitloveland.com” target=”_new”>their website for more details.