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Happy Fourth of July! (video)

Think all fireworks shows are the same? Then you haven’t been to the CBS4 Independence Eve celebration at Civic Center Park in downtown Denver. Produced by the Civic Center Conservancy and The Colorado Symphony, the CBS4 Independence Eve Celebration is arguably the best fireworks show we’ve ever seen! It’s not just fireworks, although the fireworks [...]

The Denver Central Library & the Gigantic Used Book Sale

June 9-12, 2011 the Denver Library Central location holds a huge used book sale. Over 70K books, CD’s and movies will be sold over the weekend, including children’s books, fiction and non-fiction books.

*VIDEO* Denver’s Food Truck Craze & Civic Center Eats – Denver Dining

The Food Truck craze has officially hit Denver and citizens couldn’t be any more enthusiastic! After all, Denver IS a big outdoors kind of town and what could be better than eating outside on a beautiful spring or summer day?

*VIDEO* Capitol Hill People’s Fair 2011

The Capitol Hill People’s Fair happens every year in Denver in the beginning of June as a celebration of the diverse urban community and its residents. Arts & crafts, food, live music.

12th Annual Veterans Memorial Day Tribute & Parade *VIDEO*

Most people usually associate Memorial Day with BBQ’s and sunshine: playing in the water, riding your bike, or having fun with friends and family. That’s why most of us tend to forget that Memorial Day is actually a holiday to honor those that have died for our country. This is sad because in 2010, less [...]

Denver Cruisers Weekly Bike Ride *VIDEO*

The Denver Cruiser Ride is an epic weekly event that happens every Wednesday night from May through September every year. It’s basically a costume-themed bike ride where friends can meet up, have a few drinks, let loose and get their ride on. Each Wednesday you can expect between 800 and 1500 people that come decked out in outrageous costumes. The first ride of 2011 starts Wednesday May 18th!

2011 Create Denver Week: Celebrating the Creative Capital of the Rocky Mountain West

The second annual Create Denver Week and Create Denver Expo (Thursday, May 12 – Sunday, May 15) is a series of programs and showcases of Denver’s vibrant and talented creative community.

Denver Big Air Snowboarding *VIDEO*

Over 14,000 people descended on Downtown Denver’s Civic Center Park last night for the Denver Big Air snowboarding competition as part of the FIS Snowboard World Cup series, the first such competition in the United States. Riders were launched 60 feet into the air after dropping from the top of the 106-foot high jump. Taking [...]

Denver Big Air Skiing Competition *VIDEO*

The Denver Big Air Ski competition presented by Sprint took place last night in Downtown Denver’s Civic Center Park. The first night of a two day ski and snowboard competition was the kick off for the 2011 annual SnowSports Industries American Snow Show (SIA). The SIA came to Denver last year for the first time after 37 years in Las Vegas.

Denver Big Air Begins Jan 25th! *VIDEO*

It’s almost time for the Denver Big Air presented by Sprint in Downtown Denver’s Civic Center Park! The two day ski and snowboard competition begins Tuesday, January 25th and will kick off the 2011 annual SnowSports Industries American Snow Show (SIA). The SIA came to Denver last year for the first time after 37 years in Las Vegas.