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A person on an e-bike.

Know the rules before you ride this summer!

Thornton municipal code was recently updated. Learn more about the key rules for e-bikes, scooters, motorcycles, and recreational vehicles in Thornton.
Thornton City Hall exterior of the facility.

Tell us your thoughts on Thornton's budget. Your voice matters!

Help shape the future of our community by sharing what funding priorities are most important to you. City leaders use community feedback to guide planning and spending decisions.
A box of fireworks with a red prohibition sign across it.

Personal Use of Fireworks Is Illegal in Thornton

In Thornton you can't legally possess, make, store, sell, handle, and use fireworks in the city limits. Leave fireworks to the professionals and join Thornton's free fourth of July celebration without risking injury, fire or fines.
Standley Lake frozen with Colorado mountains in the background.

Thornton Stage 1 Mandatory Drought Restrictions

Communities across Colorado are working to balance water supply and demand during a historically dry year. Watch the video to learn more.

Upcoming Events

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A group of people at a food box pickup on July 10, 2025.

Healthy Farmers Markets

Thu, Jun 25 2026, 9 - 10:30am
Graphic for the 4th Annual Thornton Pride celebration. Large rainbow text reads “PRIDE” above the tagline: Support Everyone. Oppress No One. Colorful raised fists and confetti appear in the background with a black gradient below.

Thornton Pride 2026

Thu, Jun 25 2026, 5:30 - 8:30pm
Trucks lined up to dump trash at a landfill.

Landfill Day

Sat, Jun 27 2026, 7am - 2pm
Water-wise garden with a grey rock, flowers and plants.

2026 Water-Wise Garden Tour

Sat, Jun 27 2026, 9am - 12pm

Upcoming Meetings

More Meetings

2026 CML Annual Conference - 6/25

Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 12:00am

2026 CML Annual Conference - 6/26

Friday, June 26, 2026 - 12:00am

Community Meeting - Hosted by Ward 3

Thursday, July 2, 2026 - 6:00pm

Holiday Closure

Friday, July 3, 2026 - 12:00am