Indy Eve at Civic Center Park

JULY 3RD, 2025 | 5 PM – 10 PM
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Indy Eve returns to Civic Center Park
Bring your friends and family for this annual tradition that unites and celebrates the entire Denver community!
Presented by the City and County of Denver, in partnership with Civic Center Conservancy, INDY EVE is a free, interactive, all-ages event.


SCHEDULE
5PM: Doors open
5-10PM: NIGHT MARKET
- Food and retail from local Denver favorites Food and Artisans in Greek Theater area and on 14th Ave
5-8PM:Roaming performers from Circus Foundry (throughout the park)
5-8PM: DJ CYN in the Greek Theater
5:30-8:30PM: Kids Art Zone with the Art Garage
8-10PM: Emcee: CBS NEWS’ Michael Spencer
8-8:10PM: Mayor’s Welcome
8:10-8:50PM: CO Symphony Brass & Percussion Ensemble
9-9:35PM: United in Light: Performance by Circus Foundry (Promenade)
9:40-9:55PM: Drone show (South of Park above Denver Art Museum and Denver Public Library)
- Best vantage point: Civic Center’s Great Lawn and South Lawn. Launching above the Greek Theater.
Event Details
Roaming Circus Performers and United in Light performance: Enjoy all the magic and wonder of the circus right in Civic Center Park! Roaming stilt walkers, jugglers, and hoola-hoopers from Circus Foundry will bring joy to your evening. The number of circus performers will increase through the evening and come together at 9 pm for an electrifying LED acrobatic and aerial show that will be joy and wonder to all.
Kids Art in the Family Fun Zone: Civic Center Conservancy is excited to partner with local nonprofit, Art Garage Denver, to activate our Family Fun Zone with tons of 4th of July themed make-and-take art. Kids of all ages are encouraged to create.
DJ CYN: Throughout the evening, you’ll get your groove on with DJ CYN who will spin every thing from classic rock to today’s greatest hits.
CO Symphony Brass + Percussion Ensemble: INDY EVE is thrilled to have CO symphony back in the Greek Theater performing classics for all to enjoy.
Drone show: Bright Flight closes out our evening with 300 drones showcasing landmarks of Denver and Colorado. This awe-inspiring show lights up the sky with specially curated designs set to music.
Watch: Westword speaks with Bethal Lindsley, the founder of Circus Foundry, about their electrifying United in Light: LED performance and other exciting offerings at this year’s INDY EVE at Civic Center Park.

Civic Center NIGHT MARKET
- 5 pm – 10 pm
- Local Food + Beverage and Artisan Retail Offerings
- Food + Beverage
- Rocky Mountain Slices
- Astro Coffee
- Bandwagon Sandwich Co
- Big Apple Bodega
- Cachai Chilean Food
- Confetti Confections
- Downtown Fingers
- Flavor Of Tabasco
- Fritay Haitian Cuisine
- Kine Juicery
- Maiz Denver
- Mama’s Empanadas
- Mile High Kona Ice
- Mississippi Boy Catfish & Ribs
- Momo Sushi On The Go
- Neveria La Unica
- Nola Eats
- Now Pho
- Philly on the go
- Pint’s Peak Ice Cream
- PoPie1929
- Radical Sasquatch Dumpling Company
- Sweet Action
- SWEET DARUMA
- The Balkan European
- Tum Yumz
- Vibe Refreshments
- Retailers and Artisans:
- Ambrosia Harvest
- Beijos Brasil
- Clari’ Designs
- Cloud People Creations
- Elsas Designs
- Enlaces
- Frost Bite Bakery
- GlamTouch
- Jays Crap Shack
- Knots of Kindness
- La Casita De Planta’s
- May Contain Nuts
- Meowshroom Studio
- Mile-Hi Sweets & Treats
- OkkiDokki.Shop
- Urtica Candles
- Food + Beverage
In partnership with Bonfire Event Co.
We are still accepting applications for the following vendor types:
- Artisan or Retail
- Packaged Food
- Informational Marketing






Attendee Information
Entrances:
- Main Entrance: Broadway between Colfax and 14th Ave.
- Secondary Entrance: Colfax and Bannock (entrance in front of the McNichols Building)
The park will be fenced to ensure the safety of attendees, and individuals will be subject to a security screening at all designated event entrances.
Please be sure to view the lists of permitted and prohibited items below to make entry as quick and easy as possible.
Road Closures
- 14th Ave. between Bannock and Broadway will be closed from 6/30-7/6 as part of the AEG Concerts and Indy Eve.
- 13th Ave. between Bannock and Broadway will be closed on 7/3 from 6pm – 10pm as part of the Indy Eve Drone Safety Perimeter
- Sidewalk closures requested on West side of Broadway between 14th Ave. and 13th Ave, and on the East side of Bannock between 14th Ave. and south of 13th Ave.
We highly recommend biking, public transit, or ride share for arrival to Indy Eve.
- For more information on getting to Civic Center Park, click here.
The park will be fenced to ensure the safety of attendees and individuals will be subject to a security screening at all designated event entrances. Please allow enough time and follow the rules below for the quickest entry into the park.
PERMITTED ITEMS (all subject to search):
FOOD FOR PERSONAL CONSUMPTION. ALL FOOD MUST BE IN CLEAR PLASTIC BAG(S) (ONE GALLON OR LESS). FRUITS AND VEGETABLES MUST BE PRE-SLICED
PLASTIC OR COMPOSTABLE (BPI/CMA-CERTIFIED) UTENSILS + DINNERWARE
NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND WATER IN FACTORY-SEALED NON-GLASS CONTAINERS 32 OZ./1L OR SMALLER
NON-GLASS EMPTY WATER BOTTLES (CAN BE REFILLED AT WATER STATIONS ON-SITE)
SMALL WATER-ONLY HYDRATION PACKS (EMPTY)
CLEAR BAGS, CLOTH BAGS, SOFT PACKS, BACKPACKS, OR SOFT-SIDED COOLERS THAT ARE 12” X 17” X 12” OR SMALLER
BLANKETS
LOW-SLUNG, COLLAPSIBLE CHAIRS. CARRYING BAGS MUST BE REMOVED FOR SECURITY SCREENING.
COLLAPSIBLE WAGON AND/OR STROLLER(S)
NON-PROFESSIONAL CAMERAS
SERVICE ANIMALS (PERFORMING TASKS FOR A PERSON WITH DISABILITIES)
MEDICATIONS
SUNSCREEN (CREAMS AND PASTES, NO AEROSOL)
HAND-HELD UMBRELLAS (NO STAKING INTO GROUND)
PROHIBITED ITEMS
Note this list is subject to change on the recommendation of the event security team.
PETS OF ANY KIND EXCEPT SERVICE ANIMALS (PERFORMING TASKS FOR A PERSON WITH DISABILITIES)
ASSISTANCE ANIMALS (EMOTIONAL SUPPORT) ARE NOT PERMITTED.
HARD-SIDED COOLERS OF ANY SIZE AND SOFT-SIDED COOLERS LARGER THAN 12” X 17” X 12” UNLESS FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY
PURSES, BAGS, OR BACKPACKS LARGER THAN 12” X 17” X 12”
GLASS OF ANY KIND (EXCEPT FOR EYEGLASSES & SUNGLASSES)
WEAPONS OF ANY KIND INCLUDING POCKET KNIVES, PEPPER SPRAY, OR ANY OBJECTS THAT COULD BE USED AS A WEAPON
FIREWORKS, SPARKLERS, OR SMOKE BOMBS
GENERATORS
MEGAPHONES, AIR HORNS, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, OR AMPLIFIED SOUND EQUIPMENT
GRILLS, GAS, PROPANE, OR OPEN FLAMES
FURNITURE THAT CANNOT COLLAPSE, REQUIRES STAKING IN THE GROUND, OR TYING TO A TREE
TENTS
LASER POINTERS OR LED PROJECTION LIGHTS
DRONE OR ANY OTHER REMOTE-CONTROLLED OBJECTS
BALLOONS, INFLATABLES, OR KITES
BALLS, FRISBEES, OR SPORTS EQUIPMENT
BIKES, SKATEBOARDS, ONE-WHEELS, UNICYCLES, ROLLER SKATES, INLINE SKATES, OR SCOOTERS
PROFESSIONAL RECORDING EQUIPMENT OR TRIPODS
MARKERS, CHALK, STICKERS, OR SPRAY PAINT
CIGARETTES AND ANY TOBACCO PRODUCTS, INCLUDING VAPE PENS
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, CANNABIS AND RELATED PRODUCTS, PSYCHOACTIVE AND ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES
OUTSIDE VENDORS, UNAUTHORIZED SOLICITATIONS, HANDBILLS, SAMPLING, GIVEAWAYS
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