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Colorado Families Expected to Contribute Millions to Record-Breaking Father's Day Spending

Ethan Reynolds

Ethan Reynolds

— 1 min read

Colorado families are joining a nationwide surge in Father's Day celebrations this weekend, as spending for the 115-year-old holiday is projected to reach unprecedented levels across the Centennial State and beyond.

Local retailers from Colorado Springs' Chapel Hills Mall to Denver's Cherry Creek Shopping Center are preparing for a rush of last-minute shoppers, as Americans collectively plan to invest $24 billion in celebrating dad this year, according to the National Retail Federation.

How Colorado Families Are Celebrating

With the Pikes Peak region's abundant outdoor recreation opportunities, many local families are expected to contribute to the $4.8 billion nationwide spending on special outings. Popular local destinations include:

  • Garden of the Gods hiking excursions
  • Royal Gorge Bridge adventures
  • Pikes Peak Cog Railway trips
  • Rocky Mountain National Park expeditions
"Americans are embracing meaningful traditions and holidays, and this Father's Day, spending on gifts and other holiday items is expected to reach record levels," said Katherine Cullen, NRF Vice President of Industry and Consumer Insights.

Local Shopping Trends

Colorado retailers report strong interest in traditional Father's Day categories, mirroring national spending patterns:

  • $3.7 billion on clothing - including outdoor gear from local retailers
  • $3 billion on gift cards - featuring local restaurants and experiences
  • $2.6 billion on electronics - from area technology stores

For Colorado's military families, particularly those stationed at Fort Carson, Peterson Space Force Base, and the Air Force Academy, gift cards and electronics have emerged as popular choices for sending love to deployed dads or celebrating those serving at home.

Historical Significance

While Father's Day originated in Washington state on June 19, 1910, Colorado families have embraced the tradition, making it one of the state's significant retail and family celebration weekends. By comparison, Mother's Day spending reached $34.1 billion nationally this year, with jewelry leading gift choices.

Local business owners are encouraged by the strong spending forecasts, seeing it as a positive sign for Colorado's retail economy as families prioritize celebrating their fathers and father figures this weekend.

This article contains AI-generated content and reflects opinion only. Readers are encouraged to verify all information independently before drawing conclusions or making decisions.

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