Tag: Events
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A ghost of a spooktacular: Denver officials warn of fraudulent Halloween events
With Halloween just around the corner, city of Denver officials are warning people to be on the lookout for fraudulent events advertised online. Officials have identified one event called “Halloween Wonderland” that has been selling tickets online but has not been approved by the city or verified to be legitimate by police, according to a…
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Denver taking its nightly holiday drone shows to the next level
For a second year, hundreds of drones will take to the skies above Denver during the holiday season. The Mile High Drone Show will present free airborne animations every night starting Nov. 21 through the end of the year, thanks to a partnership between Visit Denver and Denver-based Brightflight Drone Shows, according to a news…
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Denver celebrates full reopening of 16th Street
After Mayor Mike Johnston exited the elevator onto the second level of the downtown Daniels & Fisher Tower just after 2 p.m. Saturday, he took a moment to walk over to the window and gaze at the plaza below. Dressed in a white t-shirt and khaki pants, Johnston surveyed the landscape before him: a fully-reconstructed…
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New Red Rocks shuttle aims to make outdoors accessible and mitigate traffic, organizers say
The late summer sun beamed down onto the Jefferson County Government Center – Golden Station platform Saturday afternoon as a few dozen county officials, city planners and Regional Transportation District board members gathered to celebrate the unveiling of a project years in the making. Displayed beside a small dark podium emblazoned with the silhouette of…
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Colorado celebrates its birthday with upcoming festivals and events
Colorado is quickly approaching its 148th birthday, and the state is ready to celebrate with a slew of events. Celebrate Colorado — a statewide birthday celebration coordinated by Gov. Jared Polis’ office — returns Friday through Aug. 4, bringing in the state’s birthday with more than 400 festivals, county fairs, art exhibitions, farmers’ markets, concerts and other community…
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Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond, March 14-17
Each Thursday, explore Denver’s essential weekend events curated by The Denver Gazette. Dive into cultural experiences and entertainment delights across the city. Whether you enjoy discounted films, captivating art exhibitions, electrifying Broadway shows, or indulgent beer festivals, there’s something for everyone in Denver’s vibrant cultural scene. THURSDAY Pi Day is celebrated on March 14th around…
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Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond
SATURDAY-MARCH 3 It’s the big one, going strong for 65 years, Colorado Garden and Home at Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St., downtown Denver. A 400,000-square-foot marketplace of all things home and garden, the newest products, a Children’s Entrepreneur Market nonprofit for youngsters and 500 companies from 25 states and Canada. Eight landscaped gardens. Flower sale, $2 per pot,…
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Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond
SATURDAY Loveland Sweetheart Festival, Saturday, the major day for all the famed February Valentine’s love activities downtown in the Sweetheart City. Lighted sculptures, a 4-mile race, Spinphony classical strings concert, fire and art demonstrations and so much chocolate. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. visitloveland.com/sweetheartfestival FRIDAY Some of the most adorable adoptable pups ever will be competing at…
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Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond
FRIDAY-SUNDAY A birders and photographers delight as the fields around Lamar turn white this weekend with the migration of thousands of snowy waterfowl. The annual High Plains Snow Goose Festival has tours and special speakers including Pat Craig, executive director of The Wild Animal Sanctuary. highplainssnowgoose.com FRIDAY Celebrate Black History Month with the Denver Art Society, 734 Santa Fe Drive, 6-8 p.m.…
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Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond:
NEW YEAR’S EVE So many ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve all around Denver. But the perfect ending, and beginning, is the traditional downtown New Year’s Eve Fireworks over the crowds on the 16th Street Mall. Two shows, 9 p.m. and midnight. Viewing near the middle of downtown near Curtis Street. No need to worry about…