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*VIDEO* Denver Chalk Art Festival

This two day street-painting festival takes place in historic Larimer Square, where over 200 artists draw chalk masterpieces on the street. The festival is put on by the Larimer Arts Association, a non-profit aimed at promoting arts awareness and education in Denver.

*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 [...]

2011 Free Denver Day of Rock features the Gin Blossoms & Railbenders

In 2010, the Denver Day of Rock drew over 100,000 fans of all ages to see 20 bands on 4 stages on the 16th Street Mall in Downtown Denver. This year is the 3rd annual Denver Day of Rock and it’s once again located along the 16th Street Mall as part of Memorial Day weekend [...]

Downtown Denver Arts Festival – Memorial Day Weekend *VIDEO*

The annual Downtown Denver Arts Festival is held over Memorial Day weekend every year at the Denver Pavilions and features 130+ Colorado visual artists. Over 150,000 people are expected to attend the 13th annual festival in 2011. In 2010, attendees spent over $500,000 on artwork! Check out the video below, courtesy of http://www.youtube.com/user/DowDenArtFest Details: http://www.downtowndenverartfestival.com/ [...]

Denver Pavilions *VIDEO*

Denver Pavilions is an open-air mall located just off the 16th Street Mall in the heart of downtown Denver. Three stories high and two city blocks wide, it features 40 shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Shop for fashions at Banana Republic, Express, Forever 21, Victoria’s Secret, Blue Bridal Couture and more. New and exciting to [...]

The Big Eat Denver

Denver loves its restaurants and The Big Eat is the perfect event to showcase some of its best restaurateurs. Put on by Eat Denver, The Big Eat fires off the Summer in May which represents over 50 marquee restaurants. Food, libations, entertainment and a festive environment combine to bring a one-of-a-kind experience to Denver’s locals [...]

Bike Prom Fundraiser for Bike Denver

This Friday, May 20, 2011 is the first annual Bike Prom titled Bike to the Future! It’ll feature live music from Total Ghost, dancing, prom photos, lots of 80’s costumes, and oh yeah, a bike ride!

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!