Things to Do in Denver

The first place I want to mention is Pepsi Center.  It is on Spear Blvd. right down by the Platte River (which has many pretty places to walk and eat).  Pepsi Center is where the Democratic Convention was held when Obama accepted the nomination.  It is also walking distance to Elitches Park where they offer many rides and concerts that are tons of fun. It is also walking distance to Denver Sports Authority Field for you football fans.

Easter services are held annually at the spectacular Red Rocks State Park.

For many years Red Rocks State Park has hosted Easter sunrise services as well as other events such as outdoor concerts every summer. The natural setting makes for a memorable experience, and the park also features numerous hiking trails. The amphitheater is located 15 miles west of Denver

Early birds will appreciate the sunrise Easter service at Red Rocks which will be held on Sunday, April 8th, 2012. Red Rocks amphitheater hosts a non-denominational service at 6 a.m. Coffee is provided, and there is no charge for parking. After the service people can visit the the Ship Rock Grille, for Easter brunch. The views at Red Rocks are fabulous and guaranteed to be inspirational.

Of course, if you are in Denver during the summer months they offer a wide variety of outdoor concerts at Red Rocks.

On March 17th, 2015 will be Denver’s 53th Annual St. Paddy’s Day Parade which is bigger in Denver than in Chicago and that’s BIG! This is the perfect start to Spring! So next year come on out and celebrate with us in Downtown Denver.

It is an annual event so start planning now for next years parade in Denver.

Every March we hold a very large pow-wow in Denver. Over 1,000 Native American tribes from all over North America dance in full costume. Each year about 40 to 50 drum groups compete in this three-day event with about 80,000 people attending (not including children under six and adults over 60 who attend for free). There is a large Grand Entry dance at the opening of all three days. You will need to purchase a permit to use a video camera. There are also a large number of vendors selling drums, pipes, jewelry and other treats.

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Let’s start May with the Seventh Annual Five Points Jazz Festival.

Join Denver Office of Cultural Affairs and the Five Points community in celebrating the history, culture and music of the Five Points neighborhood during the 7th Annual Five Points Jazz Festival to be held on May 22nd in 2010 from 1-8 PM on Welton Street in Historic Five Points. Pack a picnic and come on down!

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~This is a FREE event~

Times:
Friday 4-8PM
Saturday 11-8PM
Sunday 11-5PM
Monday 11-4PM

The Downtown Denver Arts Festival is dedicated to supporting and showcasing Colorado artists. Downtown Denver Arts Festival holds its annual premier event each Memorial Day Weekend at the Denver Pavilions. The fine art and fine craft exhibition features over 125 of Colorado’s best artists with over 150,000 people expected to attend.

A Taste of Colorado is a free, four-day outdoor festival held in Downtown Denver’s Civic Center Park on Labor Day weekend. It is produced by and benefits Downtown Denver Events, Inc., a non-profit organization of the Downtown Denver Partnership that produces community and cultural events.

This event typically draws over 500,000 visitors a year. A Taste of Colorado includes over 50 booths operated by local food restaurants. The event also features seven music stages, arts and crafts vendors, kids’ activities and carnival rides, and interactive exhibits.

They also offer the Parade of Lights and ceremony called Light the Lights at Denver Civic Center during December.  And they decorate a B52 bomber at the Air Museum called Wings Over the Rockies on Lowry which was home to a former Air Force Base.