It is a long weekend I look forward to all year and I'm sure many others do too. It always marks the unofficial start to summer and what could be better than summer in Denver? If you aren't heading up to the mountains, then there is plenty to do in Denver, enough to keep everyone busy and out and about. Click on the name of the event for more details and have fun.
Downtown Denver Arts Festival - Throughout Memorial Day Weekend at the Denver Pavilions, mix and mingle with thousands of fellow art lovers at the Downtown Denver Arts Festival, featuring more than 150 of Colorado's best artists. One of the Mile High City's premier cultural events, the 2011 festival attracted close to 150,000 people, who supported Colorado's creative community by purchasing more than $500,000 worth of art
Denver Day of Rock - For the third year in a row, the 16th Street pedestrian mall will be transformed into a massive block party with 25 free rock concerts throughout the day, performing on five stages, for the annual Denver Day of Rock.
˜80's rock giants TOTO are headlining this year, in addition to such favorites as Toad the Wet Sprocket, The Samples and Fishbone. Some of the Mile High City's most talented performers will also take to the stage, including John Common, Something Underground and Air Dubai.
Memorial Day Parade - Denver will celebrate Memorial Day 2012 by commemorating those who lost their lives while serving our country during the Denver Memorial Day Parade on Saturday, May 26 at 10 a.m. The parade is followed by the Veterans Memorial Day Tribute at the Veterans Monument. The parade will be held in Downtown Denver in and around Civic Center Park.
Bolder Boulder - Go bold or go home in the 33rd running of the BolderBoulder. Thirty-one bands will be playing along the course to keep your running rhythm smooth throughout the 10K. A huge crowd will be waiting to cheer you through the finish line, making everyone feel like a winner. Mon 7 a.m.
Colorado Rapids - Saturday, May 26th with tickets starting at $26.
Colorado Rockies - A doubleheader on May 28th starting at 1 with a fireworks show following the evening game.
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