Bike Parade

New Belgium brewery's seventh annual Tour de Fat will be parading through Fort Collins this weekend and its an event you won't want to miss.

The festivities begin this Saturday at 11 a.m. with the famous costume bike parade. Participants traditionally come dressed in their craziest attire, from mismatched outfits to full Halloween-style costumes. Bikers often display unusual bike designs as well, and attach buggies and sidecars to their rides.

After the parade of bikes, riders will head to the Mothership where the festival kicks off. Starting at noon the kegs will be tapped and several bands and performers will entertain the crowd until 6 p.m.

Of course, aside from providing circus-style entertainment, the event does have a purpose. Tour de Fat challenges concerned citizens to become less dependent on cars and fossil fuels by committing to riding their bikes as an alternative. Admission to the festival is free, but all profits from beer sales will go to Diamond Peaks Mountain Bike Patrol and Bike Fort Collins.

Whether you've been working on your costume since last year or just want to laugh at the crazy people in costumes, Tour de Fat is a must-see this weekend.