In 1890, the 245 residents voted to incorporate the town of Littleton. In those days, agriculture was the staple industry, and Western Welcome Week celebrates the community's roots as a farm community during the 19th century. After World War II, new industries, including electronics, pneumatics, and aerospace moved to the area. Yet, Littleton has honored its legacy by listing its old fashion American Main Street with the National Register of Historic Places. The community maintains a family environment by providing four times as many parks as the national average, bike paths,and a botanical garden.
Western week celebrates the community spirit with events.
The publisher of the local newspaper had created the community celebration in 1929 for the entire family. Among the festivities was a parade in which anyone who decorated a car or truck could participate. The week culminates on Saturday with a grand parade and craft fair on Main Street. Welcome Week is a community effort, run by 1,200 volunteers. The festival has a secondary goal of helping its non-profit organizations raise funds through event sponsorships and vending opportunities.