Share the Love this Valentine's Day With a Valentine or Love Lock From the Nation's Sweetheart City Loveland, Colorado
LOVELAND, Colo., Jan. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Loveland Chamber of Commerce and Visit Loveland unveiled the official 2019 Loveland valentine card and cachet and one of the largest love lock sculptures in the nation. Known as the nation's Sweetheart City for its 73-year history sending love across the nation, Loveland continues its honored Valentine Re-Mailing Program tradition which has expanded to offer events, attractions and more.
Loveland's Valentine Re-Mailing Program
2019 kicks off the 73rd annual valentine re-mailing program, the largest program of its kind. Loveland receives valentines from all 50 states and 110 countries across the world. A group of 50 volunteers hand-stamps the cachet and cancellation on each of approximately 100,000 valentines mailed through Loveland.
The 2019 cachet stamp was designed by Corry McDowell. It includes the following verse written by Marjean Carpenter: "The heart of Loveland is joyfully sent to you. Let love be remembered in all that you do."
Valentine Re-Mailing Program Deadlines
To get this special cachet message, send pre-addressed, pre-stamped valentines in an enclosed, larger 1st Class envelope. Then send that envelope to Postmaster - Attention Valentines, 446 E. 29th St., Loveland, CO 80538-9998. Once received, valentines will be removed from the larger envelope and will be stamped before being remailed to its intended recipient. Mail needs to be received in Loveland by the following deadlines to ensure receipt by Valentine's Day.
- International mail: Feb. 1
- U.S. mail: Feb. 7
- Colorado mail: Feb. 9
2019 valentine card on sale
The Loveland Chamber of Commerce also produces an annual Valentine's Day card. The 2019 card was designed by Larry Starck and depicts the rich history and culture of the sweetheart city. The valentine card verse, written by Jeani Bork, is: "The City of Loveland is known for its art. Grander than that is its tag 'Sweetheart'. Hugs and kisses are being sent your way. From our city, with love, on this Valentine's Day."
Valentine cards can be purchased online at loveland.org for $5, at the chamber, Loveland Visitors Center and other local retailers.
Colorado's Largest Love Lock Sculpture
Loveland has unveiled the largest love lock sculpture in Colorado and one of the largest in the U.S. The 10-foot-tall, 30-foot-wide, 24,000-pound piece of art will be anchored at the Loveland Visitors Center and visible from I-25, welcoming visitors to Loveland and encouraging them to come and see it and learn more about what to do and ways to love Loveland.
Love locks are a symbol of love and commitment that has been inspired by an ancient custom, which is believed to have originated in China – where lovers lock a padlock on a chain or gate and then throw away the key, symbolically locking their love forever. This love lock sculpture has truly been a local labor of love. It was designed by local sculptor Doug Rutledge and constructed locally by Beatty Construction Services.
Love locks sell for $10 at the Visitors Center. They will also be for sale during the Sweetheart Festival Feb. 8-9, 2019 in downtown Loveland where attendees can lock their love on the sculpture immediately. The love locks can be customized with a paint pen or hand carving to include names and dates of those locking their love. Learn more about the Sweetheart Festival at LovelandSweetheartFestival.com.
These are just a few ways to share your love from or in Loveland this season. Learn more at loveland.org, call 970-667-6311, or plan your valentine experience at VisitLovelandCO.com.
Contact: Nicole Yost, 970-776-9980, [email protected]
SOURCE Loveland Chamber of Commerce
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