{"id":7957,"date":"2026-05-01T02:57:24","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T08:57:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/?p=7957"},"modified":"2026-05-01T09:50:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T15:50:50","slug":"denver-summer-festivals-events-2026-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/denver-summer-festivals-events-2026-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"Denver Summer Festivals &amp; Events 2026 Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This summer, get ready to hit the ground running with a master list of all the best Denver festivals and events. Kicking things off in early May, the city welcomes locals and visitors alike to celebrate all things Cinco de Mayo, followed by the Denver Arts Festival and Outside Days. Stay tuned for upcoming events in June and July, such as the Denver Chalk Art Festival and the prestigious Cherry Creek Arts Festival. Of course, no summer would be complete without a trip to the rodeo or cheering on the dragon boats at Sloan\u2019s Lake!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cinco-de-mayo-festival\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cincodemayodenver.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Cinco de Mayo Festival<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where?<\/strong> Civic Center Park<br><strong>When? <\/strong>May 2nd &amp; 3rd<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mark your calendar for early May, which is when the annual Denver Cinco de Mayo Festival will be taking over town. This is the largest and longest-standing Cinco de Mayo celebration in Colorado. Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of Mexican culture with a weekend jam-packed with exciting events, contests and non-stop entertainment across three stages. Your tastebuds will be delighted by the food vendors and there will be a range of unique merchandise to explore from local artisans. Bring the whole family along and experience the kid-friendly activities. There will be a community parade on Saturday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, so be sure to check it out as it winds through downtown Denver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PRO Tip: <\/strong>The festival will be held in Civic Center Park from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM on both days.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-denver-arts-festival\"><a href=\"https:\/\/denverartsfestival.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Denver Arts Festival<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Denver Arts Festival celebrating 25 years this weekend\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UXiKbVzjmv0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where?<\/strong> Central Park Conservatory Green<br><strong>When?<\/strong> May 23rd &amp; 24th<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Denver Arts Festival is a fine arts and fine crafts festival that is dedicated to showcasing artists across the Centennial State, along with a select group of national artists. This annual premier event is held at Central Park\u2019s Conservatory Green and is now in its 27th year. The fine art exhibition will feature 145+ artists. Hailed as one of the top shows in the nation, this is one you won\u2019t want to miss if you\u2019re at all interested in arts and culture. The event is free and will be open at 10:00 AM on both days, with closing times set at 8:00 PM on Saturday and 5:00 PM on Sunday. Parking is also free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PRO Tip: <\/strong>Over 35,000 people are expected to attend, so arrive early to beat the crowds! There will be a competitive show that\u2019s chosen by a panel of highly qualified, talented and experienced jurors who will view five images and read the Artist Statements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fan-expo-denver\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fanexpohq.com\/fanexpodenver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Fan Expo Denver<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Full Recap | FAN EXPO Denver 2025\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4f3Om2sz7x4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where?<\/strong> Colorado Convention Center<br><strong>When?<\/strong> May 28th-31st<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Fan Expo is four days of fun-filled fan culture coming to the Colorado Convention Center at the end of May. Whether you\u2019re into comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming or cosplay, you\u2019ll feel right at home. This year\u2019s superstar celebrity guests include Orlando Bloom, Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Matthew Lillard, and many more. Cosplay your way in a costume spectacle of epic proportions. Main events throughout the weekend will include celebrity Q&amp;As, autograph sessions, photo ops, and much more. Bring the kids along or hang out with friends as you meet jedis, superheroes, monsters and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PRO Tip: <\/strong>Show hours range daily, so be sure to check the schedule before heading out! Things kick off on Thursday the 28th from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-outside-days\"><a href=\"https:\/\/outsidedays.outsideonline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Outside Days<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video height=\"1080\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1920 \/ 1080;\" width=\"1920\" controls poster=\"https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Outside-Days.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/OFS25_-Outside-Festival_Thank-You.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\ud83d\udcf7 <em>Video and Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/outsidedays.outsideonline.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Outside Days<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where? <\/strong>Auraria Campus, 1201 5th Street<br><strong>When?<\/strong> May 29th-31st<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Celebrate outdoor culture and community in the Mile High City with awesome tunes, great vibes, adventure films, inspiring speakers and a host of immersive experiences. The festival will be held at the Auraria Campus in downtown Denver and will be headlined by Death Cab for Cutie, My Morning Jacket and Cage the Elephant, with performances also by Japanese Breakfast, The Flaming Lips, Grouplove and more. General admission tickets range in price and access from GA 1-Day to GA+ 3-Day, as well as a VIP option for premium viewing, express entry and exit, private bars and special merch. Experiences and activities throughout the weekend also include yoga, climbing and biking, as well as games to keep everybody entertained!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PRO Tip: <\/strong>Free admission will be offered to kids ages 12 and under, accompanied by ticketed adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-denver-fringe-festival\"><a href=\"https:\/\/denverfringe.org\/shows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Denver Fringe Festival<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video height=\"1080\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1920 \/ 1080;\" width=\"1920\" controls src=\"https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2025-Denver-Fringe.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\ud83c\udfa5 <em>Video courtesy of<\/em> <em><a href=\"https:\/\/denverfringe.org\/shows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Denver Fringe Festival<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where?<\/strong> Various Locations\u00a0<br><strong>When?<\/strong> June 3rd-7th<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This June, mark your calendar for the 7th annual Denver Fringe Festival. The fest will be hosted across dozens of shows in River North and Five Points, as well as beyond. Expect the unexpected as you explore diverse artistic voices in all forms of performing arts. This is one of the coolest choose-your-own-adventure art extravaganzas of the summer, with dozens of shows at a multitude of creative venues. Whether you\u2019re into comedy, theatre, dance, aerial, magic, immersive arts or something else entirely \u2014 you\u2019re sure to find something that catches your eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PRO Tip: <\/strong>Unleash your curiosity and dive in. With 70+ original shows by local and original performers, with each one priced at just $20, this is a can\u2019t-miss summer staple! Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/denverfringe.org\/join-us\/know-before-you-go\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Know Before You Go Guide<\/a> and stay tuned for updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-denver-chalk-art-festival\"><a href=\"https:\/\/denverchalk.art\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Denver Chalk Art Festival<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"7981\" data-src=\"https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ChalkArt-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7981 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ChalkArt-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ChalkArt-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ChalkArt-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ChalkArt-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ChalkArt.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/1024;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"7981\" src=\"https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ChalkArt-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7981\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ChalkArt-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ChalkArt-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ChalkArt-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ChalkArt-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ChalkArt.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"767\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"7979\" data-src=\"https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2025-DCAF_1-767x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7979 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2025-DCAF_1-767x1024.jpg 767w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2025-DCAF_1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2025-DCAF_1-768x1025.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2025-DCAF_1-1151x1536.jpg 1151w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2025-DCAF_1-800x1068.jpg 800w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2025-DCAF_1.jpg 1189w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 767px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 767px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 767\/1024;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"767\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"7979\" src=\"https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2025-DCAF_1-767x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7979\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2025-DCAF_1-767x1024.jpg 767w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2025-DCAF_1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2025-DCAF_1-768x1025.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2025-DCAF_1-1151x1536.jpg 1151w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2025-DCAF_1-800x1068.jpg 800w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2025-DCAF_1.jpg 1189w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 767px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"7983\" data-src=\"https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Chalk3-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7983 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Chalk3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Chalk3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Chalk3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Chalk3-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Chalk3-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Chalk3.jpg 2000w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/768;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"7983\" src=\"https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Chalk3-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7983\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Chalk3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Chalk3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Chalk3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Chalk3-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Chalk3-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Chalk3.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">\ud83d\udcf7 <em>Photos courtesy of<\/em> <em><a href=\"https:\/\/denverchalk.art\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Denver Chalk Art Festival<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where?<\/strong> Golden Triangle Creative District<br><strong>When?<\/strong> June 6th &amp; 7th<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Denver Chalk Art Festival is one of Denver\u2019s most highly attended summer events! The best news? It\u2019s totally free to attend! With over 200 artists participating, there will be a rainbow of color adorning the sidewalks in Denver. The artists will be working in the Golden Triangle Creative District, which is two blocks south of Civic Center Park. The festival will be held from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM on both days and will take place rain or shine. If inclement weather occurs, artists will pause their work and resume once the ground dries out again. Preferred parking will be available on the 2nd and 3rd levels of the Dryden Garage and discount code \u201cCHALK\u201d will save you $3! There will also be bike corrals throughout the district. This is a family-friendly festival, so bring your whole crew!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PRO Tip: <\/strong>Looking for a landmark? The district is near the Denver Art Museum, the Kirkland Museum and the Clyfford Still Museum. Check out the map <a href=\"https:\/\/denverchalk.art\/map\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2026-transplant-games\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transplantgamesofamerica.org\/2026-transplant-games\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>2026 Transplant Games<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"7991\" data-src=\"https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TGA-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7991 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TGA-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TGA-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TGA-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TGA-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TGA-576x384.jpg 576w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TGA-1152x768.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TGA-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TGA-165x109.jpg 165w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TGA.jpg 2001w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; 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--smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/682;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"7990\" src=\"https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TGA1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TGA1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TGA1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TGA1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TGA1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TGA1-576x384.jpg 576w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TGA1-1152x768.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TGA1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TGA1-165x109.jpg 165w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TGA1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\"> \ud83d\udcf7 <em>Photos courtesy of<\/em> <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transplantlifefoundation.org\/transplant-games-of-america\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Transplant Life Foundation<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where? <\/strong>Colorado Convention Center<br><strong>When?<\/strong> June 18th-23rd<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2026 Transplant Games will be held in Denver this summer. This is a festival-style event put on by the Transplant Life Foundation for individuals who have bravely undergone life-saving transplants. This year, the Games will be held at the Colorado Convention Center to celebrate life, honor donors and promote donation. The miracle of organ, eye and tissue donation and transplant will be on display as over 40 TGA teams, made up of recipients, donor families, living donors and supporters, gather to compete for medals, honor donors (both living and deceased) and showcase the strength of renewed health. This summer, there will be 20+ athletic competitions such as swimming, cycling, running and more, as well as an opening ceremony that is free and open to the public. Team Rocky Mountain is the host team for this year\u2019s games and will be representing Colorado, Wyoming and Montana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PRO Tip: <\/strong>The games are designed to unite transplant recipients, living donors, donor families, donation and transplant professionals, supporters, spectators, volunteers and more!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-juneteenth-parade\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.juneteenthmusicfestival.com\/parade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Juneteenth Parade<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where?<\/strong> 26th Street<br><strong>When?<\/strong> June 20th<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be part of Denver\u2019s longest running parade (dating back to the 1950s!) this summer. Nearly 3,000 people are expected to march in this annual parade that honors the struggles and social progress achieved through marches and demonstrations that have been organized for freedom, justice, and equality throughout the country\u2019s history. The parade will make its way down 26th Street from Williams to Welton between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM. The parade will be followed by the Juneteenth Music Festival\u2019s 15th Annual Street Festival from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This is Denver\u2019s premier Juneteenth event and the street festival is free. Expect live performances, vendor food, and family-friendly activities throughout the day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PRO Tip:<\/strong> If you\u2019re interested in participating in the parade, you can register <a href=\"https:\/\/www.juneteenthmusicfestival.com\/store\/p\/juneteenth-parade-registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> for $75!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-denver-cherry-blossom-festival\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cherryblossomdenver.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Denver Cherry Blossom Festival<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"7995\" data-src=\"https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Andrea-Dreskin-1-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7995 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Andrea-Dreskin-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Andrea-Dreskin-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Andrea-Dreskin-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Andrea-Dreskin-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Andrea-Dreskin-1-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Andrea-Dreskin-1-576x384.jpeg 576w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Andrea-Dreskin-1-1152x768.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Andrea-Dreskin-1-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Andrea-Dreskin-1-165x109.jpeg 165w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"7995\" src=\"https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Andrea-Dreskin-1-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Andrea-Dreskin-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Andrea-Dreskin-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Andrea-Dreskin-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Andrea-Dreskin-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Andrea-Dreskin-1-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Andrea-Dreskin-1-576x384.jpeg 576w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Andrea-Dreskin-1-1152x768.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Andrea-Dreskin-1-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Andrea-Dreskin-1-165x109.jpeg 165w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"944\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"7996\" data-src=\"https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Cherry2-944x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7996 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Cherry2-944x1024.jpg 944w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Cherry2-277x300.jpg 277w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Cherry2-768x833.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Cherry2-1416x1536.jpg 1416w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Cherry2-1888x2048.jpg 1888w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Cherry2-800x868.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 944px) 100vw, 944px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 944px; 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--smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/551;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"551\" data-id=\"7997\" src=\"https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Cherry-3-1024x551.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7997\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Cherry-3-1024x551.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Cherry-3-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Cherry-3-768x413.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Cherry-3-1536x826.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Cherry-3-800x430.jpg 800w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Cherry-3.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">\ud83d\udcf7 <em>Photos courtesy of<\/em> <em><a href=\"https:\/\/sakurafoundation.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sakura Foundation<\/a> and Andrea Dreskin, Max Maynell<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where?<\/strong> Sakura Square, 1255 19th Street\u00a0<br><strong>When?<\/strong> June 27th &amp; 28th<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hailing as one of the summer\u2019s best cultural events, the Denver Cherry Blossom Festival is set to feature delicious food, exciting activities and plenty of live entertainment to keep everyone engaged. There will be a marketplace selling jewelry, anime, fine art, apparel and more, as well as informative exhibits and demonstrations to spotlight Japanese heritage. 2026 marks the 52nd annual festival, which will be held in Downtown Denver in Sakura Square. Admission is free, with the festival relying on and appreciating volunteer efforts to make the weekend a success. The festival is co-presented by Tri-State\/Denver Buddhist Temple and Sakura Foundation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PRO Tip:<\/strong> Stay up to date via Instagram and Facebook to get the latest details on the festival as it approaches, including marketplace vendors and live performers!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2026-denver-pridefest\"><a href=\"https:\/\/denverpride.org\/events\/denver-pridefest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>2026 Denver PrideFest<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"8007\" data-src=\"https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/54689467259_8426951961_k-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8007 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/54689467259_8426951961_k-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/54689467259_8426951961_k-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/54689467259_8426951961_k-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/54689467259_8426951961_k-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/54689467259_8426951961_k-576x384.jpg 576w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/54689467259_8426951961_k-1152x768.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/54689467259_8426951961_k-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/54689467259_8426951961_k-165x109.jpg 165w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/54689467259_8426951961_k.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; 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This year, the event is taking over downtown and shifting from Civic Center Park due to construction. That just means that the party is moving to 16th Street. Expect all of the Pride classics, such as Latin Stage, The Gayborhood and the youth and family area. PrideFest is produced by The Center on Colfax and is a major celebration that expects large crowds for both the parade and festival. The signature parade will follow a new route, which will be announced soon.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PRO Tip: <\/strong>Stay updated on the month-long Pride celebration put on in June! Explore events <a href=\"https:\/\/denverpride.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>, such as the Pride 5K on the Saturday preceding PrideFest.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cherry-creek-arts-festival\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cherryarts.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Cherry Creek Arts Festival<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video height=\"1080\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1920 \/ 1080;\" width=\"1920\" controls poster=\"https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Chery-Arts.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/overall-final.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\ud83c\udfa5 <em>Video and image courtesy of<\/em> <em><a href=\"https:\/\/cherryarts.org\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CherryArts<\/a> and Mickkail Cain<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where? <\/strong>Cherry Creek North<br><strong>When?<\/strong> July 3rd-5th<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every year, the Cherry Creek Arts Festival proudly showcases 250 juried artists from around the world during a weekend jam-packed with good food, good music and lots of amazing artwork. There will additionally be kids\u2019 activities at the Creation Station to keep the littles entertained as the festival fills the streets of Cherry Creek North. The festival will be situated on 2nd Avenue from Clayton to Adams Street and between 2nd and 3rd Avenues from Detroit to Adams Street. Explore 2026\u2019s exhibiting artists <a href=\"https:\/\/cherryarts.org\/events\/cherry-creek-arts-festival\/2026-exhibiting-artists\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PRO Tip: <\/strong>On Friday, July 3rd, there will be an accessibility hour from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, followed by the general opening from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-douglas-county-fair-rodeo\"><a href=\"https:\/\/douglascountyfairandrodeo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Douglas County Fair &amp; Rodeo<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where?<\/strong> Douglas County Fairgrounds\u00a0<br><strong>When? <\/strong>July 24th<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As always, it\u2019s sure to be a grand time at the Douglas County Fair &amp; Rodeo this summer. Cap off July and welcome August with all things western heritage and rodeo thrills that will have you on the edge of your seat. Cheer on the talented cowgirls and cowboys as they showcase their skills in the arena and remember, the fun doesn\u2019t stop there! Stick around to jam out to live entertainment that will have you grooving the night away. Of course, no rodeo is complete without a family-friendly carnival with high flying rides and games that will test your skills. Try your hand at winning that awesome prize and don\u2019t forget to dig into classic carnival concessions before you find your seats for the rodeo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PRO Tip:<\/strong> General admission tickets are on sale now, so check them out <a href=\"https:\/\/douglascountyfairandrodeo.com\/buy-tickets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-denver-food-wine-festival\"><a href=\"https:\/\/denverfoodandwine.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Denver Food + Wine Festival<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Denver Food + Wine Festival concludes with grand tasting event\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SiSpZ3ecaHY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where? <\/strong>Tivoli Quad on the MSU Auraria Campus, 1000 Larimer Street<br><strong>When?<\/strong> August 26th-29th<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Foodies from Denver and beyond know that the Denver Food + Wine Festival is a can\u2019t-miss culinary spectacular. This August, head over to the Tivoli Quad for a multi-day extravaganza celebrating local food, wine and spirits. The festival is presented by the Colorado Restaurant Foundation and Southern Glazer\u2019s Wine &amp; Spirits, with events including educational tasting seminars, a street-fair-style cocktail and food truck competition, and the signature Grand Tasting. Colorado\u2019s best chefs, mixologists and wine experts will come together for an unforgettable experience complete with gourmet tastings, free-flowing wine, craft cocktails and curated educational opportunities.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PRO Tip:<\/strong> Taste and vote for your favorite local food truck and cocktail at the Shake + Brake Showdown on August 27th!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-colorado-dragon-boat-festival\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdbf.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Colorado Dragon Boat Festival<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"8024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/attendees-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8024 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/attendees-2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/attendees-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/attendees-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/attendees-2-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/attendees-2-576x384.jpg 576w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/attendees-2-1152x768.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/attendees-2-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/attendees-2-165x109.jpg 165w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/attendees-2.jpg 1600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; 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--smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/583;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"583\" data-id=\"8021\" src=\"https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DragonBoats-1024x583.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8021\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DragonBoats-1024x583.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DragonBoats-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DragonBoats-768x437.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DragonBoats-1536x875.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DragonBoats-800x456.jpg 800w, https:\/\/rmprolocal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DragonBoats.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">\ud83d\udcf7 <em>Photos courtesy of<\/em> <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdbf.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Colorado Dragon Boat<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where?<\/strong> Sloan\u2019s Lake Park<br><strong>When?<\/strong> August 29th &amp; 30th<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Save the date for the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival in Sloan\u2019s Lake Park this August! The weekend will consist of dragon boat racing, cultural celebration and community connection. Last year, the festival celebrated 25 years and saw 200,000+ attendees, 38 food vendors and 100+ marketplace vendors. There were also an impressive 41 dragon boat race teams, so get excited for what this year has in store at this vibrant celebration. The Colorado Dragon Boat Festival is the largest of its kind in the US and has been a wildly popular bonanza in the Mile High City. Teams clamber aboard their intricate and colorful boats and race their way across the lake. 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