Don’t miss Verrado’s weekend-long celebration, which brings family and friends together to honor our community’s heritage.

Community-wide Cocktail Party

Friday, March 23

Kick off the weekend with our local eateries who have a special evening planned. Check out the options and be sure to make your reservation ahead of time.

Interested in a casual gathering with your neighborhood? Why not organize a park or porch party?

No matter where you celebrate, we encourage residents to post photos on Verrado’s Facebook page for a chance to win backstage passes to meet Spin Doctors. Read the photo contest rules for details.

White Tank Heritage Run

Saturday, March 24 | 9:30 – 11 a.m. | Grand Lawn
Presented by Gill Law Firm and Vitras Swim Club

Get your body moving with a course to fit all ages and abilities: 1-mile run, 5K, 10K, and 1-mile and 5K challenge. Register before Feb. 28 for early bird discounts.

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Block Party on Main Street

Saturday, March 24 | 5 – 10 p.m. | Main Street & Village Green
Presented by APS and Palo Verde Generating Station

Main Street will be packed with activities and entertainment during Verrado’s biggest party of the year. This year, Spin Doctors will take the stage with opening act, Jack Vandervelde. But first we’ll kick things off with our Resident Variety Show.

• 5 – 8 p.m.: Block Party activities
• 5:15 – 7:15 p.m.: Resident Variety Show
• 7:45 p.m.: Jack Vandervelde
• 8:45 p.m.: Spin Doctors

Resident Variety Show

Saturday, March 24 | 5:15 – 7:15 p.m. | Main Street & Village Green
Hosted by Anderson Institute of Music and Performing Arts

Got talent? Love to perform? Kick off the Block Party on Main Street by performing on the main stage as part of our Resident Variety Show.

Performances are limited to 24, so don’t procrastinate. Register today!

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Community Picnic

Sunday, March 25 | Noon – 3 p.m. | Founders Park

This celebratory weekend wraps up with special moments and traditions. Pack your lunch or purchase tasty eats from Bashas’ at the park. Wear your neighborhood t-shirt for the 2018 Founder’s Day photo, to be taken at 2:45 p.m.

Don’t forget to register for these events by March 19:

• BBQ Rib Competition
• Chili Cook-off
• Bean Bag Toss Competition

We’ll also have a dog show; no registration required.

Want to leave a personalized legacy in Verrado? Purchase a Founder’s Legacy Brick by March 5.

Neighborhood T-shirts

Sales end Monday, March 5

Show off your neighborhood pride at the Founder’s Day Community Picnic by wearing a neighborhood t-shirt. Don’t know what neighborhood you live in? Find it on this handy map.

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Thanks to all of our sponsors: Epcor, Anderson Insitute of Music & Performing Arts, Main St. Dental, Olson Orthodontics, Summit Community Church, and Ebb & Flow Coffee Co.