Your Monthly Newsletter on Special Events & Film Projects in Denver

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The monthly newsletter from the Office of Special Events has arrived! Discover exciting upcoming public events happening in Denver's parks and streets. Don't forget to mark your calendar!


Find even more information of public events on the Office of Special Events calendar.

Denver PrideFest

Saturday, June 22nd & Sunday, June 23rd

The 2024 Denver PrideFest, celebrates its 50th anniversary across Colorado and the Rocky Mountain Region! The two-day festival is produced by The Center on Colfax, an organization working to ensure that every member of the LGBTQ+ community has access to the programs and resources they need to live happy, healthy, and productive lives.

PrideFest 5k

Sat, June 22

9:30 am- 11 am

Colorado State Capitol to Cheeseman Park via 14th Ave to Franklin St

Denver PrideFest

Sat, June 22

11 am -7 pm

Sun, June 23

10 am- 6 pm

Civic Center Park

.PrideFest Parade

Sun, June 23

9:30 am- 12 pm

Cheeseman Park to Civic Center

Impacts: Expect large crowds around the festival site and along the parade and 5K routes. Please plan for delays and heavy traffic and plan accordingly. The streets listed below will be closed from Friday, June 21, starting at the specified times, and will reopen on Monday, June 24, at 6 am.


  • Bannock St: from Colfax to 13th Ave, starting at 7 am
  • 14th Ave: from Cherokee St to Broadway, starting at 7 am
  • Colfax Ave, Eastbound: from Cherokee St to Lincoln St, starting at 6 pm
  • Colfax Ave, Westbound: from Lincoln St to Cherokee St, starting at 6 pm
  • Broadway: from 16th Street Mall to 13th Ave, starting at 7 pm 

Find event details including parade and 5K routes at: Denver PrideFest.

Denver Chalk Art Festival 

Saturday, June 1st & Sunday, June 2nd

Get ready for the Denver Chalk Art Festival on Saturday, June 1st, and Sunday, June 2nd from 10 am to 8 pm. The festival takes place two blocks south of Civic Center Park (12th Avenue & Bannock Street), nestled in the lively Golden Triangle Arts District, surrounded by several art and cultural museums.


The festival will feature live music, food trucks, and a Kid's Corner for aspiring young artists to create their own chalk art masterpieces. The event will take place rain or shine!


Impacts: Please note that the streets listed below will be closed from Friday, May 31 at 6 am to Monday, June 3 at 6 am.

  • BANNOCK ST: 11th Ave to 13th Ave
  • 12TH Ave: Cherokee St to Acoma St
  • ACOMA ST: 11th Ave to 12th Ave


Find event details and updates at Denver Chalk Art Festival.

Regenerate Festival

Friday, June 7th & Saturday, June 8th 

Enjoy live music on Friday, June 7th, and Saturday, June 8th, at Civic Center Park from 4 pm to 10 pm. Please note this is a ticketed event.


Impacts: The streets listed below will be closed and parking unavailable from Thursday, June 6 at 6 am through Monday, June 10 at 11 pm

  • 14th Ave between Cherokee St and Broadway
  • Bannock St between 13th Ave and 14th Ave


Find event details and updates at: Regenerate Festival.

Juneteenth Music Festival

Saturday June 15th & Sunday June 16th

The Juneteenth Music Festival is a fantastic two-day celebration taking place in the historic Five Points neighborhood on Saturday, June 15th, and Sunday, June 16th from noon to 8 pm. Get ready for a weekend filled with excitement, starting with a lively 14-block parade and over 100 exhibitors along Welton Street while you groove to live music. Event entrances will be located at the corners of 24th and Welton, 25th and Welton, E. 26th and Clarkston, and 28th and Welton. 


Impacts: Please note that several streets will be closed and meter parking unavailable from Friday, June 14 at 4 pm until Monday, June 17 at 5:30 am. These include Welton Street between 24th and 30th, 24th to 29th Streets between Welton and California, 24th to 27th Streets between Glenarm Place and Welton, Washington Street between 25th Ave. and Welton, 28th Street between 26th Ave. and Welton, and 29th Street between Glenarm Place and Welton.

Juneteenth Parade

Sat, June 15, 11 am

26th St from Williams to Welton

Juneteenth

Music Festival

Sat, June 15, 12–8 pm

2701 Welton St

Juneteenth

Music Festival

Sun, June 16, 12–6 pm

2701 Welton St

Find event details and updates at Juneteenth Music Festival.

Cherry Blossom Festival at Sakura Square

Saturday, June 22nd & Sunday, June 23rd

Don't miss the Cherry Blossom Festival at Sakura Square, a cultural extravaganza happening at Sakura Square taking place on on Saturday, June 22nd from 11 am to 6 pm, and Sunday, June 23rd from 11 am to 4 pm. Enjoy traditional Japanese performances on the outdoor stage, explore a Japanese-themed marketplace along Larimer Street, and savor delicious Japanese cuisine.


Impacts: Lawrence St between 19th St and 20th St will be closed and meter parking unavailable from Friday, June 21 at 5pm through Sunday, June 23 at 9pm. All meters on Lawrence St between 19th St and 20th St will be unavailable in that time frame as well. 


Find event details and updates at: Cherry Blossom Festival at Sakura Square.


Bike to Work Day

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

It's time to dust off those bikes because Bike to Work Day is just around the corner! Join us on Wednesday, June 26th, as we pedal our way to work and embrace the joy of cycling. Say goodbye to traffic jams and hello to fresh air, exercise, and smiles along the way. Whether you're a biking enthusiast or new to the scene, this is your chance to be part of something exciting and eco-friendly. Grab your helmet, pack your backpack, and let's roll into work with enthusiasm and style. See you on the bike path or at one of the many energizer stations – two are listed below!

Summer Bike to Work Day 2024 - Bannock Street

Stop by the City and County of Denver's annual Summer Bike to Work Day station on Bannock Street, right next to Civic Center from 6 am to 9:30 am. Swing by and take a test-ride on a Lime or Lyft e-scooter or e-bike, and who knows, you might even snag a cool prize from this year's sponsor.

 

Impacts: Parking restrictions on 14th Avenue and on Colfax Ave.


Find event details and updates at: Bike to Work Day.

2024 Bike To Work Day – Pedal For Pancakes Station

Start your day off right with Pedal for Pancakes at Skyline Park, happening from 6:30 am to 9 am. This signature breakfast station hosted by Downtown Denver Partnership is the perfect way to fuel up for your morning commute. Indulge in delicious pancakes while enjoying live DJ beats, gathering valuable information about biking and health, and witnessing thrilling BMX bike stunts! Don't miss out on the excitement.


Impacts: None


Find event details and updates at: Bike to Work Day.

Runs & Walks in Denver Streets & Parks

Get ready to run and roam Denver's streets! Lace up and dive in!

Heart Walk

Sat, June 1

7:30 am - Noon

Sloan's Lake Park

Impacts: None

Flamingo Day 5K

Sun, June 2

8 - 10 am

Sloan's Lake

Impacts: None

Vitality 5K Denver

Sat, June 2

9 am - 1 pm

Wash Park

Impacts: None

Jodi's Race for Awareness

Sat, June 8

9 - 11 am

City Park

Impacts: None

The Big Run 5K

Sun, June 9

8:30 - 10:30 am

Sloan's Lake

Impacts: None

Denver Walk to End Epilepsy

Sun, June 9

9 am - noon

City Park

Impacts: None

Walk to End Colon Cancer

Sat, June 22

9 am - noon

City Park

Impacts: None

Summer Scamper

Wed, June 26

6:30 - 8:30 pm

James Bible Park

Impacts: None

Events for Every Interest!

First Friday Jazz in the Park

Fridays

May 3 - Oct 4

5:30 pm–7 pm

Cousins Plaza / Sonny Lawson Park

Impacts: Street Closures

Civic Center EATS

Wed & Thur

May 8 - Oct 13

11 am–2 pm

Civic Center

Impacts: None

The Outside Festival

Sat & Sun

June 1 - June 2

1 pm–10 pm

Civic Center

Impacts: Street Closures

Cherry Creek North Concert Series

Saturdays

6/1, 6/15, 6/29

2 pm–7 pm

Fillmore Plaza

Impacts: Street Closures

City Park Jazz

Sundays

June 2 - Aug 4

6 pm–8 pm

City Park

Impacts: None

Movie in the Park @ Aztlan Park

Thurs

June 6

5:30 pm–8:45 pm

Aztlan Recreation Center

Impacts: None

Riverfront Food Truck Series

Thursdays

6/6, 8/1, 9/5

5 pm–9 pm

Commons Park,

Impacts: None

University Hills Summer Pop-Up Food Trucks

Fridays

6/7, 6/21, 7/12, 7/26, 8/9

5 pm–8 pm

Eisenhower Park

Impacts: None

The Block Party: YOR Youth Music Fest 2024

Saturday

June 7

2 pm– 7 pm

1301 W. 10th Ave

Impacts: Street Closures

Safe Summer Kickoff on Get Outdoors Day

Saturday

June 3

10 am–3 pm

Garfield Lake Park 

Impacts: Street Closures

Five Points Jazz Festival

Saturday

June 8

Noon–8 pm

2701 Welton Street

Impacts: Street Closures

The StirFry Sessions Summer Music Showcase

Sunday

June 9

Noon–6 pm

Civic Center

Impacts: None

Movie in the Park @ Hiawatha Davis Recreation Center

Tuesday

June 11

5:30 pm – 6:45 pm

Skyland Park,

Impacts: None

Movie in the Park @ College View Recreation Center

Wednesday

June 12

5:30 pm–8:30 pm

Harvard Gulch Park

Impacts: None

14th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Celebration

Sat & Sun

June 15 | 9 am – 4 pm

June 16 | 10 am – 4 pm

24th St (across from Sonny Lawson Park)

Impacts: Street Closures

Beer Festival

Saturday

July 15

4 pm – 8 pm

Founders Green

Impacts: Street Closures

Movie in the Park @ Cook Park Recreation Center

Monday

June 17

5:30 pm–8:30 pm

Cook Park

Impacts: None

Summer Sessions

3rd Thursdays

6/20, 7/18, 8/15

5 pm–9 pm

Commons Park

Impacts: Parking Restrictions

Skyline Beer Garden

June 20 – Sept 29

Mon & Tues | Closed

Wed & Thurs | 4 pm –7 pm

Fri & Sat | Noon – 10 pm

Sun | 1 pm – 8 pm

Skyline Park

Impacts: Street closures during load-in only on 6/3 from 7 am -2 pm; bike lane closure 6/2 – 6/14.

Go Skate Day

Friday

June 21

8 am–6 pm

Denver Skate Park

Impacts: None

Skylandpalooza

Saturday

June 29

Noon – 6 pm

2301 E 28th Ave

Impacts: Street Closure - 28th Ave between York Ave & the alleyway before Columbine St 

Sonic Guild Presents Music Is In Our Blood Showcase

Sunday

June 30

3 pm–8 pm

22nd St between Welton and California 

Impacts: Street Closures

Markets are back for the Summer!

City Park

Farmers Market

Saturdays

May 4 - Oct 26

8 am –1 pm

City Park Esplanade

(E. Colfax & Columbine St)

Impacts: Street Closures

South Pearl Street Farmers Market

Sundays

May 5 - Nov 10

9 am–1 pm

S. Pearl St between

E. Arkansas & E. Iowa Aves

Impacts: Street Closures

Smash Spring Fine Arts Festival

Sat & Sun

June 8- June 9

10 am - 5 pm

Fillmore Plaza 

Impacts: Street Closures

Highlands

Farmers Market

Sundays

May 19 - Oct 13

9 am–1 pm

32nd Ave between Osceola St & Lowell Blvd

Impacts: Street Closures


Saturday Night BAZAAR at Platte St

Saturdays

June 1 - Oct 12

4 pm–8 pm

Platte Street Plaza,

1553 Platte St

Impacts: None

People & Produce

at Belleview Station

Sundays

June 2 - Oct 13

9 am - 1 pm

Newport St & Chenango Ave

Impacts: Street Closures


East Colfax International Market

Wednesdays

6/12, 7/10, 8/14

5 pm - 8 pm

William H McNichols Park

Impacts: None


RiNo Summer Art Market

Saturdays

June 15 - Aug 10

Noon - 4 pm

RiNo ArtPark

Impacts: None

Summer Solstice Artisan Market

Sat & Sun

June 22 - June 23

11 am - 6 pm

10th Ave & Galapago St

Impacts: Street Closures


Highlands Street Fair

Saturday

June 22

10 am–7 pm

32nd St. between Perry & Irving

Impacts: Street Closures

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