Get ready for Global Fest 2023, Aurora! The city's signature event takes place August 19th on the Great Lawn of the Aurora Municipal Center and celebrates our many different cultures through music, food, and fun. AuroraTV gives you a sneak peek and shows you why we're known as the world in a city. Admission is free. Also on this week's show, Aurora's R Line returns to full service and you can still ride all of RTD's buses and trains for free right now; August is Traffic Safety Awareness Month and our first responders need your help to make our roads safer; and we'll share some simple steps you can take to protect you and your family from the West Nile Virus. It's turned up in Adams and Arapahoe counties, which is where most of Aurora is located. Those stories and many more this week on Aurora Now.

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Countdown to Global Fest 2023!

AuroraTV's "Studio A" will preview Global Fest

Learn about Aurora's Office of International and Immigrant Affairs

The City of Aurora's website is available in over 100 languages

File paperwork now to run for mayor and city council positions

Aurora hosts a groundbreaking for Sapling Grove affordable apartments

R Line trains have returned to full service

APD & AFR team up to save lives on Aurora's roads

Arapahoe & Adams Counties share safety tips for the West Nile Virus

PSA #1: Global Fest 2023

APD's final Aurora Youth Caravan is August 17

APD's Officer Seneca Is honored for his community commitment

APS graduate, Aik Hom, is the 2023 CSU Global Golden Eagle Scholarship Winner

Aurora Public Schools host the 15th annual "Back to School" kickoff

Noor Event Center opens in Aurora

Aurora Pride celebrates inclusion

PSA #2: Agricultural Festival

Aurora's Bent Barley Brewery Is Taking Part in APL's "Craft Brews Tour"

Soccer City Aurora hosts the International Colfax Cup

Brent's Place annual block party is another success

"A Day in Polynesia" takes place August 12 at the People's Building

Meet the Aurora Animal Shelter's featured pets