The 6th annual Wheelchair Palooza was held on Sept. 20, 2025, at Lone Peak Skate Park. The celebration originally began when a group of mothers of children with spina bifida wanted to create an event where wheelchair users could come together and connect. Aaron Fotheringham, who is a professional extreme wheelchair athlete, was the headliner for this year’s event. Event attendees got to watch Aaron show off his skills, including a backflip in his chair. There was free pizza, cool tricks and a great community.
Wheelchair Palooza - Sept. 20, 2025
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Wheelchair Palooza attendees were welcome to play on the skate park and show off their tricks during the community celebration on Sept. 20 at Lone Peak Skate Park. (Violet Stocking)

Alex, left, Kravitz, and Rose attend the Wheelchair Palooza celebration on Sept. 20 at Lone Peak Skate Park. The event provides an opportunity for people who use wheelchairs to find community. (Violet Stocking)

Fans got to meet with professional extreme wheelchair athlete Aaron Fotheringham during the Wheelchair Palooza on Sept. 20 at Lone Peak Skate Park. (Violet Stocking)

Extreme wheelchair athlete Aaron "Wheelz" Fotheringham lands a flip during the Wheelchair Palooza on Sept. 20 at Lone Peak Skate Park. (Violet Stocking)

The Wheelchair Palooza provided free pizza for everyone in attendance on Sept. 20 at Lone Peak Skate Park. (Violet Stocking)

Wheelchair Palooza attendees enjoy pizza and good company during the community celebration on Sept. 20 at Lone Peak Skate Park. (Violet Stocking)