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Denver Annual Events

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January

National Western Stock Show & Rodeo
Nearly a century old, more than 15,000 animals are displayed and sold at this annual event that includes more than a dozen ticketed events from auctions to bull riding. Call (303) 297-1166 for more information.

Martin Luther King Parade
Billed as the largest Martin Luther King Jr. march in the United States, this annual event draws upward of 30,000 participants, gathering at City Park and proceeding to Civic Center Park for a rally. Call (303) 331-4113 for more information.

GART Sports Expo
This annual expo at the Colorado Convention Center includes products and services for fishing, camping, boating, and hunting. Call (360) 693-3700 for more information.

February

Be My Denver Valentine Treasure Hunt
For an afternoon of adventure, romantic clues lead couples to downtown Denver hotspots and cozy corners. Clues dictate where to go next, so nothing s left to chance on the hunt. Call (303) 875-7603 for more information.

Colorado Garden & Home Show
Homeowners from all around reap inspiration for spring landscaping, patio and outdoor projects during this annual extravaganza at the Colorado Convention Center . Call (303) 932-8100 for more information.

Butterfly Pavilion
Tropical conservatory for butterflies and other invertebrates. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily.|$7.95 adults, $5.95 seniors and Westminster residents, $4.95 ages 4-12.|6252 W. 104th Ave., 303-469-5441|WESTMINSTER

National Arenacross Series
The world s largest indoor motorsport series features three days of heat races and more. Call (303) 830-8497 for more information.

All About Kids Expo
Going strong for more than a decade old, this annual fun-filled forum has games and music for kids, and child-friendly exhibits for adults. Call (303) 282-5073 for more information.

March

Colorado RV, Sports, Boat & Travel Show
This half-century old event at the National Western Complex features exhibits, demonstrations, a climbing wall and travel packages. Call (303) 892-6800 for more information.

Denver Jewish Film Festival
Screenings for the Denver Jewish Film Festival unfold annually at the Starz FilmCenter on the Auraria campus. Call (303) 595-3456 for more information.

St. Patrick s Day Parade
The city s biggest annual parade features horses, stagecoaches, marching bands, floats and fun, all with Western-style flair. Call (303) 368-9861 for more information.

April

Earth Day at Denver Botanic Garden
Free activities including birdhouse building, flower planting, arts and crafts are part of the Denver Botanic Garden fun. Call (720) 865-3500 for more information.

PanAfrican Film Festival
Screenings for the PanAfrican Film Festival unfold annually at the Starz FilmCenter on the Auraria campus. Call (303) 595-3456 for more information.

Cherry Creek Sneak
Starting at Cherry Creek Drive North, participants race, sprint, walk or crawl competitively through a five-mile course on streets near Cherry Creek. Call (303) 394-7223 for more information.

May

Furry Scurry
This annual two-mile walk or run through Washington Park with or without canine accompaniment benefits the Denver Dumb Friends League and the area s homeless animals. Call (303) 696-4941 for more information.

Cinco de Mayo
Billed as the largest Cinco de Mayo event in the United States, this annual extravaganza draws more than 400,000 to Civic Center Park where hundreds of booths sell Latino food, crafts and art. Call (303) 534-8342 for more information.

DAM Uncorked
Benefitting the Denver Art Museum, the evening features a silent auction, flavorful wines and experts from the wine and spirits industry. Call (720) 913-0039 for more information.

Colorado Art Festival
Hundreds of artists offer jewelry, mixed media, paintings, ceramics and demonstrations at the Denver Pavilions on the 16th Street Mall. Call (303) 388-2137 for more information.

June

Aurora Asian Film Festival
This full-blown Asian fair features food, films an entertainment at the Aurora Fox.Call (303) 595-3456 for more information.

Greek Festival
Denver s Greek community serves up baklava and more, with art exhibits, live music, dancing and a big, fat overall good time. Call (303) 388-9314 for more information.

Juneteenth
Denver celebrates the end of slavery in Texas at the Five Points neighborhood with a parade, gospel extravaganza, entertainment and exotic food. Call (303) 832-3770 for more information.

PrideFest
A morning parade leads to a flamboyant festival at Cheesman Park with food, live music and information about gay/lesbian community activities. Call (303) 492-2783 for more information.

Ride The Rockies
The annual bicycle tour pedals through challenging mountain passes.Call (303) 820-1338 for more information.

Global Groove
At Global Groove, Denver s first World Music Festival, music from the world over plays within a festival-like atmosphere. 16th & Wewatta in the Central Platte Valley. Call (303) 295-1195 for more information.

Colorado Music Festival
Colorado Music Festival, a six-week summer classical music extravaganza from late June through early August, showcases musicians from around the world, performing in Boulder s historic Chautauqua Auditorium. Headliners have included pianist Angela Cheng and the Miro Quartet. Season finales star the CMF Choir, performing works such as Beethoven s Ode to Joy with full orchestra. Call (904) 759-2758 for more information.

July

Wild Nights at Denver Zoo
This multicultural event celebrates the influence of animals on worldwide music, stories, cuisine and beliefs. Call (303) 376-4846 for more information.

Colorado Gay Rodeo
Goat dressing and a wild drag race add to more traditional rodeo events at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Call (303) 839-8810 for more information.

Colorado Irish Festival
The largest such celebration in the Rockies includes and Irish dancing, drama, storytelling, food and drink. Call (303) 561-4007 for more information.

August

Friendship Day -- August 05, 2007

Firefighters Appreciation Day
Kermit the frog rides a fire truck downtown at this annual fest with history of the Denver Fire Department, a menu of fire house favorites and more. Call (303) 892-1436 for more information.

Denver Grand Prix
The Mile High City s downtown area turns into a racetrack for three days of high speed action with Indy cars racing through more than a dozen turns. Call (888) 827-7333 for more information.

Colorado State Fair
Parades, concerts, contests, animals and art exhibits return to the fairgrounds. Call (719) 561-8484 for more information.

September

Labor Day -- September 03, 2007

Grandparent's Day -- September 09, 2007

Patriot Day -- September 11, 2007

First Day of Fall -- September 23, 2007

Colorado Performing Arts Festival
Dance, theater, music, opera, story-telling and more unfold at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, with nine theaters seating 10,000. Call (303) 640-6952 for more information.

Red Rocks Run and Roll
Amid mountain environs of Red Rocks Amphitheatre, more than 4,000 runners experience the rapture of racing along a course with occasional bald eagle sightings. Mid-September s 5k and 3k run, walk and roll includes a hand cycle division, promoting progressive sports/recreation opportunities for children and adults with physical disabilities. Call (720) 936-2999 for more information.

El Grito de la Independencia Fiesta
Celebrating Mexican Independence from Spain, this annual event at the City Light Pavilion has live music on three stages, authentic Mexican food, children s attractions and more. Call (303) 534-8342 for more information.

Larimar Square s Oktoberfest
A restored section of Denver s oldest street hosts celebrants with oompah bands, bratwurst, and ample quantities of beer. Call (303) 685-8143 for more information.

Taste of Cherry Creek
Mouthwatering dishes from Denver s finest eateries are served up each year to benefit the Denver Komen Race for the Cure in conjunction with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Call (303) 388-6022 for more information.

Vintage Harvest Festival
Food, wine and the arts take center stage when the Winery at Holy Cross Abbey near Canon City hosts the Vintage Harvest Festival, with an eclectic mix of local produce, a fiesta-style grape crush, Mexican buffet, belly dancers and fine art. A Winemaker s Dinner kicks off the fun. Call (719) 276-5191 for more information.

October

Boo at the Zoo The Denver Zoo takes on the look of a haunted park filled with mysterious creatures and fun for tiny trick-or-treaters. Call (303) 376-4800 for more information.

Halloween with Horses Fall Festival
A week or so before Halloween, the High Prairie Farms and Colorado Horse Park provide a trick-or-treat barn, pumpkin patch, costumed horse contest and pony rides. Call (303) 841-5550 for more information.

Starz Denver International Film Festival
Filmmakers introduce slate of movies at the Temple Buell Theater and the Starz FilmCenter. Call (303) 595-3456 for more information.

Goblins in the Garden
Late October brings goblins and skullduggery to the Denver Botanic Gardens, transformed with haunted trails for the Halloween season. Call (720) 865-3500 for more information.

Victorian Fetish Ball
A feather and ice fetish party designed to tantalize the mind and the senses creating euphoria of sensuality. People of various circles gather for this 2,000-person costume mandatory event. Call (720) 936-2999 for more information.

Haunted Hunt
Clever clues lead participants to downtown hotspots and haunted corners, where adults and kids encounter a cast of ghostly characters revealing Denver s haunted history. Call (303) 875-7603 for more information.

November

Denver Christkindl Market
German culture comes to the Denver Pavilions with more than 30 venders serving gingerbread, smoked sausage, roasted nuts, beer and hot spiced wine. Call (303) 260-6000 for more information.

Light Up Larimar
In mid November, organizers light up the shopping district for the holiday season downtown. Every weekend through early January becomes an extravaganza with carolers, tuba concert, ice sculpting and more. Call (303) 685-8143 for more information.

Holiday Gift & Garden Market
For some four decades, the Denver Botanic Gardensannual holiday shopping event has featured horticultural and crafty gifts, food and beverages. Call (720) 865-3500 for more information.

December

Blossoms of Light
Illumination of 12 acres of gardens, with carolers, dancers and more unfold at the Denver Botanic Gardens throughout the month. Call (720) 865-3500 for more information.

Georgetown Christmas Market
Victorian Georgetown captures the magic of an old-fashioned Christmas in the tradition of the Swedish Julmarknad and the German Christmarket. Call (303) 569-2840 for more information.

Jingle Bell Run
Benefitting the Arthritus Foundation, this national 5K run and walk starts in Washington Park. Call (303) 756-8622 for more information.

Xcel Energy Parade of Lights
For two evenings in early December starting at the Denver City and County Building, lighted floats and the state s top marching bands parade through downtown. Call (303) 534-6161 for more information.

Last updated: 05/11/08

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