Tag: Events
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Mexican heritage, culture on display at Denver Cinco de Mayo celebration
While it may be Dos de Mayo, celebrations for Cinco de Mayo have already gotten underway. Denver’s annual celebration of Cinco de Mayo kicked off on Saturday with a parade through downtown and a festival in Civic Center. Lively music, colorful dresses, horses and lowriders were prominently on display to celebrate Mexican heritage and culture.…
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Reptile festival set to come to fairgrounds in Colorado
Repticon, an educational reptile and exotic animal exposition, is coming to Aurora on March 21 and 22 this year. According to a press release for the event, Repticon is a leader in hosting reptile and exotic animal expositions through the U.S. The festival will feature a variety of vendors and breeders. Guests will get the…
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Arvada holds annual Winterfest amid summer-like weather
The crowd in Arvada’s Olde Town Square was largely wearing t-shirts, tank tops and shorts Saturday morning as temperatures neared 70 degrees. Perfect weather for an event called Winterfest. The annual multicultural winter celebration returned to downtown Arvada Saturday, bringing along with it a host of musical performances, dances and global food and craft vendors.…
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Olympic Games kickoff sparks Downtown Winter Fest in Colorado Springs
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum will open its doors Saturday for a free celebration tied to the kickoff of the Olympic Games in Milan, Italy. Downtown Winter Fest will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering free admission to the museum and a full slate of family-friendly activities. Organized by Colorado Springs Sports…
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Wanna get away? Snow geese in Lamar, chocolate in Estes Park and live music at Red Rocks among weekend options around Colorado
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HIGH PLAINS SNOW GOOSE FESTIVAL: One of the state’s largest birding events returns to the eastern plains, drawing visitors eager to witness thousands of snow geese and other migratory birds along the Western Central Flyway. Through Sunday, the four-day festival around Lamar offers tours, programs and prime viewing opportunities. WINE & CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL: Come for…
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Holiday events to do in northern Colorado
A list of local activities to celebrate the holiday season and New Year ‘Tis the time of the year to celebrate the holiday season with loved ones and to welcome in the New Year! As 2025 wraps up, there are several activities in the northern Colorado area – from winter wonderland lights to rodeo challenges…
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Coffee, donuts, and the Manitou Incline: The ‘Caffeinated Climb’ returns on Thanksgiving Day
Looking to start your Thanksgiving Day with something active? The Caffeinated Climb will be taking place once again in Manitou Springs. Participants of this social hike will be tackling the notorious Manitou Incline on the morning of November 27 from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. At the top of the route, hikers will be greeted…
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Popular Colorado Christmas market to return – this year bringing festivities to two cities instead of one
The Denver Christkindlmarket is returning to the Mile High City for its 25th anniversary this year at a new location. This year, the market will debut at its new location on the Tivoli Quad at the Auraria Campus, running from Nov. 21 to Dec. 23. The market is changing locations due to upcoming construction at…
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Denver area high schoolers, ROTC cadets honor veterans in City Park parade Saturday morning
Military cadences and drum beats echoed through City Park Saturday morning as hundreds of uniformed personnel marched in celebration of Veteran’s Day. Part of Denver’s Veterans Day Festival, the parade included veterans’ organizations, local high school students and ROTC cadets, many of whom were dressed in full uniform. One of those students was Carlos Ramirez…
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World-famous classic rock band announces Denver stop during upcoming tour
Known around the globe for hits like ‘Back in Black,’ ‘Highway to Hell,’ and ‘TNT,’ Australian rock band AC/DC is set to make a stop in Denver during their upcoming ‘Power Up’ world tour that will be kicking off in December of this year. The Denver show will be their fifth American stop after 13…