Your guide to Tour de Fat in Fort Collins

Erin Udell, Fort Collins Coloradoan
Updated ·2 min read

Whether you're a Tour de Fat newbie or a seasoned pro already welding your newest parade contraption in your garage, we have you covered ahead of Fort Collins' annual bike parade.

The New Belgium Brewing tradition, which consists of a costumed bike parade up and down Mountain Avenue and a post-parade festival at the brewery, will take place Saturday, Aug. 26.

When and where does the bike parade start?

Tour de Fat's bike parade will run from 9:30-11:30 a.m., pushing off from City Park and looping up and down Mountain Avenue.

What about the post-parade festival?

New Belgium Brewing, 500 Linden St., will open its doors at 11 a.m. as post-parade festivities begin. The festival wraps at 7 p.m.

How much does Tour de Fat cost?

Both the bike parade and post-parade festival are free to attend. Food and beer will be available for purchase during the festival.

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What will be happening at the Tour de Fat festival?

Festivals at the brewery will feature a fashion show, dance contest, yo-yo and hula hoop performances and music by Lady Denim, Lovell, Decker Rush and Thee Sacred Souls. For a full schedule of events, head to newbelgium.com/events/tour-de-fat.

What else should I know about Tour de Fat?

  • The bike parade and festival are family friendly, with an array of food and non-alcoholic options available at the festival.

  • Due to the crowds and heat, pets are not allowed at Tour de Fat.

  • This year's Tour de Fat theme is "Come as you are."

  • A portion of Tour de Fat beer sales will go to Bike Fort Collins, the Overland Mountain Bike Association, the Fort Collins Bike Co-op and SendTown Bike Club.

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This article originally appeared on Fort Collins Coloradoan: Your guide to 2023 Tour de Fat in Fort Collins