Civic Center Park

Civic Center EATS
2023-07-12 11:00 - 14:00, 2023-07-06 11:00 - 14:00, 2023-07-05 11:00 - 14:00, 2023-06-29 11:00 - 14:00, 2023-06-28 11:00 - 14:00, 2023-06-22 11:00 - 14:00, 2023-06-21 11:00 - 14:00, 2023-06-14 11:00 - 14:00 UTC and 8 more dates | Civic Center Park, 101 W. 14th Ave., Denver, 80202, United States

Viva Streets
2023-07-09 08:00 - 14:00, 2023-06-04 08:00 - 14:00, 2023-05-14 08:00 - 14:00 | Civic Center Park, 101 W. 14th Ave., Denver, 80202, United States
¡Viva! Streets Denver is a FREE community event series that celebrates Denver’s vibrant neighborhoods and supports local business with temporary car-free streets. Over four Sundays from May through August, approximately 3.5 miles of downtown streets will close to cars and open to people!
All ages are invited to walk, bike, roll, jog, scoot, or dance down activated streets in the heart of our city and connect with community through exercise, entertainment, and food.

We strive to post the most current and accurate event information, but changes and cancellations do occur, so please check the official event website to confirm all details before attending.

Independence Eve: 2023
2023-07-03 17:00 - 22:00 | Civic Center Park, 101 W. 14th Ave., Denver, 80202, United States
The fireworks show at Civic Center Park is back! Experience the sweet sounds of the Colorado Symphony and other local artists, a spectacular light show on the City and Country Building and a fireworks finale unlike any other show in the country. Food trucks will be on-site. Gates open at 5 p.m., entertainment starts at 5:30 p.m., speakers begin at 8:00 p.m., the Symphony begins at 8:15 p.m.

We strive to post the most current and accurate event information, but changes and cancellations do occur, so please check the official event website to confirm all details before attending.

Dusty Boots
2023-07-01 14:00 - 22:00 | Civic Center Park, 101 W. 14th Ave., Denver, 80202, United States
Join us for Dusty Boots in Civic Center Park! Enjoy some of the premiere country music artists in the country as they play in Denver’s crown jewel.
Tickets are on sale NOW at the website link above!

We strive to post the most current and accurate event information, but changes and cancellations do occur, so please check the official event website to confirm all details before attending.

Civic Center SPARKLES | Public Volunteer Day
2023-06-27 08:30 - 11:30 | Civic Center Park, 101 W. 14th Ave., Denver, 80202, United States
Mark your calendars for a special volunteer day at Civic Center Park, in the heart of Denver! In addition to light park clean-up, we will spend the bulk of our time maintaining and harvesting vegetable beds from the Grow Local vegetable beds at Civic Center Park. Please sign up using the form below.

Volunteer Day Details

The Civic Center Conservancy is looking forward to having you volunteer in Civic Center. Public volunteer days are scheduled 10:00 am-noon. Please plan to arrive at our Civic Center Conservancy tent located on the Promenade near McNichols (see attached image) by 9:45 am so we can get started on time.

We are pleased to offer free parking, t-shirts, snacks and water; more information can be found below. Our volunteer work is going to involve planting flowers and performing other various horticultural maintenance. Here are some details to prepare for your volunteer day:Forms – We have both a waiver and a volunteer information form for each person in the park. The waiver covers both the City of Denver and the Conservancy. Volunteers can either fill out forms the day of the volunteer effort or fill them out online beforehand below. Volunteers must complete these forms before they can volunteer. Food and Drinks – The Conservancy will provide a light breakfast, snacks, and bottled water for all volunteers. Volunteers are welcomed to bring any additional drinks or snacks they want. T-Shirts – We will have t-shirts for all volunteers on site. Volunteers may want to wear something light so that they can put the t-shirt on over the top. Please indicate your t-shirt size on the information form. Parking – We are pleased to offer free parking in the Denver Post parking lot. Volunteers will be able to park by entering at the Broadway or the Cleveland entrances. Each volunteer vehicle will need to pull a ticket from the kiosk. The Conservancy will provide you with sticker validations that you will need to place on the back of each parking ticket. Please do not to park in any management, reserved or tandem parking spaces. Upon exiting the garage, be sure to scan the ticket first, then the validation on the back of the ticket. Tools and Gloves – The City of Denver and the Conservancy will provide all tools needed for the volunteer day. If you would prefer not to share gloves, please bring your own. Day of NotesBring your own water bottle, we will have cups and a refill jug on site.Fill out and sign your liability waiver (shared with Conservancy waiver).Wear sunscreen.Dress appropriately for the weather.Wear sturdy footwear (no open toe shoes).Hat is recommended.ALL CHILDREN MUST BE SUPERVISEDDO NOT BRING PETS

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Waiver, Release of Claims & Consent for Photo/Video Use(Required) I read, understand, and consent to this Waiver, Release of Claims & Consent for Photo/Video Use and voluntarily sign below of your own free will.I, the Participant signing below, understand that the program or activity I am participating in is held in a public park operated by the Denver Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR) in a program sponsored by the Civic Center Conservancy.

I further understand that the program or activity may involve the risk of physical injury, illness, disease (any of which could lead to permanent disability or death), and/or property loss or damage from foreseeable or unforeseeable circumstances. I recognize and affirm that it is my personal responsibility to consult with a physician before participating in athletic or strenuous activities or receiving health or medical services or treatments and to secure and protect my property from loss or damage. I hereby expressly assume all such risks described above that may occur to me arising out of or in any way related to the program or activity I am participating in. By signing this Waiver and Release of Claims, I waive and release any and all claims, demands, actions or other liability rights I may have against the Civic Center Conservancy, its partner providers, DPR, the City and County of Denver and their officials, employees and agents for any injury, illness, disease, and/or property loss or damage arising out of or in any way related to the program or activity I am participating in.

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Refugee Speakers Bureau Showcase: In Celebration of World Refugee Day
2023-06-20 18:00 - 20:00 | McNichols Building, 144 W. Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Join us for a powerful evening of storytelling from the newest members of the Colorado Refugee Speakers Bureau. This event centers refugees’ voices in recognition of World Refugee Day 2023. Speakers in this newest cohort come from Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ukraine, and Vietnam and bring an incredible diversity of lived experience and stories. Come to listen, learn and be changed by this event.
Admission includes alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and heavy appetizers from local refugee and immigrant chefs.
This event is co-hosted by Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains, International Rescue Committee, ECDC/African Community Center, and Colorado Refugee Connect.

We strive to post the most current and accurate event information, but changes and cancellations do occur, so please check the official event website to confirm all details before attending.

Visionbox Presents: All the World- Outdoor Festival of Solo Shakespeare
2023-06-17 19:00 - 22:00 | Civic Center Park, 101 W. 14th Ave., Denver, 80202, United States
An outdoor festival of Solo Shakespeare. Since our founding Visionbox Studio has produced solo Shakespeare projects in which an actor chooses one character from the Shakespeare canon and writes a one person piece with 50% Shakespeare text and 50% temporary writing including other plays, film , poetry etc. The current production is a one hour performance featuring scenes and soliloquies from Richard III, Othello and Hamlet. Colorado native and East Highschool graduate San Andrea will perform live music for the first hour of this new outdoor summer festival. Audience members should bring their own chairs, blankets and snacks for this outdoor evening of music and Shakespeare.

We strive to post the most current and accurate event information, but changes and cancellations do occur, so please check the official event website to confirm all details before attending.

Eyes Wide Shut Exhibit Reception
2023-06-16 16:00 - 17:00 | McNichols Building, 144 W. Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Presented in conjunction with the opening reception and exhibit tour of Vibrant Accessibility. Enjoy light refreshments and visit the artwork on all three floors of the McNichols Civic Center Building.

We strive to post the most current and accurate event information, but changes and cancellations do occur, so please check the official event website to confirm all details before attending.

Vibrant Accessibility Exhibit Tour and Opening Reception
2023-06-16 16:00 - 17:00 | McNichols Building, 144 W. Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Please join Denver Arts & Venues from 4-5 p.m. on June 16 for the opening exhibit tour of Vibrant Accessibility. This tour and discussion will be led by curator, Shanna Shelby and artists Chloé Duplessis and Melanie Walker. This tour and discussion is free and open to the public, and offered through either a virtual or in-person format. Please register in order to get a link and instructions to join the discussion, and select the format you are interested in (virtual or in person).
Following the tour and discussion, enjoy light refreshments at the opening reception.
About the Exhibition:
“Vibrant Accessibility” is a group show featuring artists Chloé Duplessis, Melanie Walker and John Bramblitt. Each artist creates accessible artwork, especially for low vision and blind audiences.

We strive to post the most current and accurate event information, but changes and cancellations do occur, so please check the official event website to confirm all details before attending.

Denver Nuggets Championship Rally
2023-06-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Civic Center Park, 101 W. 14th Ave., Denver, 80202, United States
Join us in Civic Center Park for the Nuggets Championship Rally! There’s a pre-rally at 9 A.M. in Civic Center Park, the parade starts at Union Station at 10 A.M., with the rally occurring directly after in Civic Center Park.
(Featured image taken from Visit Denver)

We strive to post the most current and accurate event information, but changes and cancellations do occur, so please check the official event website to confirm all details before attending.

áyA Con
2023-06-09 16:00 - 2023-06-15 17:00 | McNichols Building, 144 W. Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Denver’s Indigenous Comic and Art Festival
Denver’s Indigenous Comic and Art Festival is on the way! ayA Con is a celebration of indigeneity hosted by and highlighting North American Indigenous creators. This all-inclusive family festival will feature comic creators, bead artists, musicians, digital illustrators, designers, dancers, and much more. Come celebrate your heritage and build connections with us!
Friday – 4-7 p.m. – Ofrenda and outside programming, free. Access to the vendor floors, please purchase a Weekend or Day Pass. Passes include access to Denver Art Museum programs.
Saturday – 10 a.m.-6 p.m. – Vendors, performances and food trucks
Sunday – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. – Vendors, performances and food trucks
Friday, June 9
4:15 – 4:45 p.m. – Welcome and Ofrenda Exhibition opening blessing featuring Danza Azteca Grupo Huitzilopochtli: Free and open to the public.
5:30-7 p.m. – DJ, Machu Linea: Third Floor, Main Stage
Desert provided by Cultura Chocolate Drinks provided by Co.Co.
Special thanks to Liquid Death Water
Saturday, June 10
11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.: Travis Mammedaty – Third Floor, Main Stage
Travis Mammedaty is a Kiowa/Seneca-Cayuga artist. Join him for a demonstration and a lesson in drum songs and their meanings.
12-12:30 p.m.: United Indigenous Dancers – Third Floor, Main Stage
The United Indigenous Dancers are a cultural awareness dance group founded in 2015. In this performance, they will be showcasing powwow dance styles and sharing the stories behind them.
12:45-1:45 p.m.: Live Art Collaboration, Third Floor, Main Stage
Join special guest Wendy Pini and ayA Con organizer Kristina Maldonado Bad Hand for a rare live art collaboration!
2-2:30 p.m.: The Social System – Third Floor, Main Stage
Niko Martinez, known by his artist name, “Social System” is a dual spirit creator based entirely on originality. His lyrics bounce back with a specific lyrical technique that brings out the pride he has in his native people and the inspiration he draws from Hip-Hop.
3-3:30 p.m.: Cipriano – Third Floor, Main Stage
Cipriano is a Latin Low Rock trio based in Denver, Colorado. Cipriano uses both indigenous and Latin elements in his music.
4-4:30 p.m.: Ailani – Third Floor, Main Stage
Ailani is a 19 -year old singer-songwriter with multiple releases. Ailani’s music has a heartfelt indie pop-rock feel.
4:45-5:15 p.m.: Sage Bond – Third Floor, Main Stage
Hailing from the Four Corners region within the Navajo Nation, Sage Bond’s work is influenced by personal life, culture, and heavy metal.
Sunday, June 11
11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.: Cross Centered Records – Third Floor, Main Stage
Cross Centered Records consists of 5elect 5creen, Kim Seaborn, Moriah Seaborn, Saint Boy Reggie, and Kemoy Music to “Move The Gospel.”
12-12:30 p.m.: Michael Tafoya – Third Floor, Main Stage
EMCEE, Audio Engineer, Chef, & Father; These are only a few titles that help crown this prolific hip-hop lyricist, EK’s Interminable quest to build & innovate has allowed him to reach audiences from the greater southwest to the UK.
12:45-1:45 p.m.: Indigenous Knowledge in ElfQuest – Third Floor, Main Stage
Join ElfQuest creator Wendy Pini in a deep conversation about the influences of family, connection and, tribal communities in the beloved fantasy series.
2-2:30 p.m.: Native Comedy – Third Floor, Main Stage
Join Comic Joshua Emerson and friends for a few laughs in our Native Comedy hour.
3-3:30 p.m.: Slam Nuba – Third Floor, Main Stage
The mission of Slam Nuba is to promote the creation and performance of poetry, by cultivating literary activities and engaging community through the power of the written and spoken word.
4-4:30 p.m.: Dance Challenge – Third Floor, Main Stage
It’s a cosplay party! Show off your cosplay and get your dance on before our big Futurism Fashion show! How many Kpop, and social dances do you know? (cosplay is not required to participate).
Events at Denver Art Museum require a ticket. Events at McNichols Building are FREE and open to the public.

We strive to post the most current and accurate event information, but changes and cancellations do occur, so please check the official event website to confirm all details before attending.

Carry The Load
2023-05-24 11:00 - 15:00 | Civic Center Park, 101 W. 14th Ave., Denver, 80202, United States
Founded by Veteran U.S. Navy SEALs, Clint Bruce and Stephen Holley, Carry The Load started as a mission to restore the true meaning of Memorial Day. Today, it has grown to include more than just our military heroes and more than just the one holiday. Carry The Load works to bring all Americans together to participate in honoring our nation’s heroes every day. Please donate to support our mission.
Carry The Load is a non-profit organization that provides active ways to connect Americans to the sacrifices made daily by our military, veterans, first responders, and their families. What started in 2011 as a grassroots effort by two veteran U.S. Navy SEALs to restore the true meaning of Memorial Day has now grown into honoring our nation’s heroes 365 days a year.
Join us for one of our Denver stops as we walk through Civic Center Park!

Buddha Jayanti Celebration
2023-05-13 11:00 - 15:00 | Civic Center Park, 101 W. 14th Ave., Denver, 80202, United States
Gather in Civic Center Park at the Greek Theater for the Buddha Jayanti Celebration!
