I am truly honored and humbled to be named the 2026 Grand Marshal for the Larimer County Fair Parade. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Living in Loveland for over four decades has been one of the greatest blessings of my life. Giving back to this community through volunteering with the Thompson School District, the Head Start program, the Loveland Swim Club, and coaching youth sports through Parks and Recreation while my children were growing up has been incredibly meaningful. Today, I am grateful to continue that involvement by serving on multiple boards, mentoring others, supporting local businesses through my Tickled Pink products, and helping bring events to life in Larimer County as the Business Development Director for the Loveland Chamber of Commerce.

I am sincerely grateful for this incredible honor.

Dixie Daly is an entrepreneur, speaker, inventor, author, poet, and community influencer with more than 40 years of experience in networking, sales, and business development. 

She currently serves as the Business Membership Director at the Loveland Chamber of Commerce, where she blends her entrepreneurial expertise with a genuine passion for supporting others and strengthening the local business community. Throughout her career, Dixie has mentored countless entrepreneurs and built meaningful connections that lead to lasting success.

A dedicated community leader and advocate for women in business, Dixie serves on the boards of Colorado Women of Influence, CREW Northern Colorado, Be The Gift, and the BizWest Committee Board. She is known for her ability to turn ideas into action, grounded in her belief that setting goals bring ideas to life and that everything begins with an idea.

Dixie is the author of four books, including the reflective journal A Conversation with My Soul, along with three unique greeting card collections. She is also the founder and owner of the Tickled Pink Collection, a collaborative product line featuring Tickled Pink Chocolate Bars, Tickled Pink Beer (raspberry ale), Tickled Pink Vodka (cotton candy flavor), Pink Dragonfly Cider (dragonfruit and pear), Tickled Pink Oxygen O2, Pink Passion Hand Cream, and the signature Tickled Pink candle: “If Pink had a scent, this would be it.” Her creations come to life through partnerships with Grimm Brothers Brewery, Sweet Heart Winery, 477 Distilling, and many local retailers.

Continuing to inspire others in everyday ways, Dixie has expanded her brand with an empowering T-shirt line featuring the message, “I’m a Goal Getter. I Get Things Done,” encouraging others to live with clarity, confidence, and action.

She is also the creator of the inspirational ringtone “Let’s Pink the World,” available on iTunes and Apple Music, further sharing her message of joy, connection, and possibility.

Beyond her business ventures, Dixie is an accomplished photographer who captures her journey through events and social media, inspiring others to pursue their dreams with gratitude and heart. Whether launching new ideas, mentoring entrepreneurs, or supporting the next generation of women leaders, she brings energy, authenticity, vision, and passion to everything she does.

Dixie’s work has earned her numerous accolades, including top sales awards with the Colorado Rockies Baseball Organization, the Colorado Women of Influence Vision and Inspirational Awards, BizWest Women of Distinction, BizWest Most Influential Business Leader Awards (2023 and 2024), the eWomenNetwork International Business Match-Maker Award, and the Loveland Chamber Outstanding Achievement Award. She is also an award-winning poet.

Guided by her motto, “What if you just asked? The Power of Asking & Showing Up,” Dixie Daly demonstrates that when you show up, set goals, believe in yourself, and ask boldly, anything is possible. Through every collaboration and creation, she inspires others to dream bigger and live with purpose and passion.