Tag: Civic Center Park
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4 free ways for metro area youth, adults to stay fit this summer
Youth and adults of all fitness levels around the Denver metro area can exercise free this summer at various workout facilities. Youth can access Denver’s recreation centers, facilities including the Denver Zoo and other activities free this summer with a MY Denver Card and people of all fitness levels can attend free workout classes in…
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Civic Center EATS brings weekly food trucks back to Denver this summer
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Denver’s food truck tradition, Civic Center EATS, kicked off its 2023 season Wednesday with mobile food options from burgers to Korean street food to frozen yogurt through mid-September. Civic Center EATS, presented by alternative weekly newspaper Westword and the nonprofit Civic Center Conservancy, brings food trucks to Civic Center Park in Denver every Wednesday and…
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Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond
SATURDAY-SUNDAY One of Denver’s best. A colorful, musical celebration awaits starting with the Cinco de Mayo Community Parade at 11 a.m. Saturday. Staging area is 3 blocks west of the City & County Building and the parade moves through downtown Denver, starting up Welton, and by noon ending at Civic Center Park for the full…
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Things to do this July 4th weekend around Denver and beyond: Denver Fan Expo, burlesque and more
FRIDAY-SUNDAY A happy holiday weekend for pop culture fans at Denver Fan Expo in Denver Convention Center. That’s why there are costumed Cosplay characters and superheroes all around downtown Denver. Celebrities everywhere from “Cobra Kai,” “Clerks,” “Sons of Anarchy,” “Star Wars Trilogy” and more. Anime, gaming booths, shopping. Friday, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday,…
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‘We’re not going anywhere’: Denver Pride celebrations return this weekend with PrideFest, parade
While the whole month of June has been full of celebrations for LGBTQ Pride Month, Denver’s community is ready for Denver Pride to make its triumphant comeback this weekend with dozens of celebratory events. Headlining events from the Center on Colfax include the Denver Pride 5K, Denver PrideFest at Civic Center Park and the Coors…
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2 Denver parks, playgrounds shut down over drug paraphernalia
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Two weeks after Denver’s Civic Center Park began reopening to the public, two other parks and playgrounds in the area are shut down due to drug paraphernalia. The playground at Governor’s Park and the entire Quality Hill Park are both closed because of excessive amounts of needles found on the grounds, according to Denver Parks…
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Denver’s Christkindl holiday market to return this week
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The 21st annual Denver Christkindl Market is returning to the city this week, with the holiday festivities set to kick off Friday and last through Dec. 23. The market brings German and European holiday traditions to Denver, featuring more than 35 local and international small business vendors. The event also has live German entertainment like…
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Denver police: Victim in Civic Center Park shooting dead, suspect in custody
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The victim in Monday’s shooting at Civic Center Park near downtown has died of his injuries, the Denver Police Department announced. Police said the shooting happened in the area of the park next to the Colorado State Capitol and McNichols Civic Center Building. Police announced the incident just after 12:40 p.m. A man was taken…
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One wounded, one in custody after Civic Center Park shooting in Denver
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One person was shot Monday afternoon near Civic Center Park in downtown Denver, the Denver Police Department announced. Police said the shooting happened in the area of the park next to the Colorado State Capitol and McNichols Civic Center Building. Police announced the incident just after 12:40 p.m. One victim, a man, was taken to…