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CBS News
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Friday is Colorado Day when the state celebrates its 149th birthday
Friday is Colorado Day, when residents celebrate the state's 149th birthday. On Colorado Day, people across the state celebrate by attending different activities and festivities to mark the occasion. "Happy Colorado Day! Today, across our entire state, people are gathering to celebrate small businesses, community centers, our great outdoors, and everything that makes Colorado special. I encourage Coloradans to get out and explore the many free and discounted events in our communities and celebrate everything Colorado," said Gov. Jared Polis in a statement. Polis will attend several events on Friday, including a Keep Colorado Beautiful launch event in Paco Sanchez Park at 8:45 a.m. followed by a visit to the Denver Zoo where admission will be half-price after 3 p.m. and then he'll stop at the Adams County Fairgrounds to celebrate Colorado's agriculture community at 12:30 p.m. Polis said this year's celebration is a lead-up to next year's sesquicentennial, where Colorado celebrates 150 years as a state, the same year as America will celebrate its 250th anniversary.
Axios
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Colorado Day parties and more things to do in Denver this weekend
Hundreds of events are scheduled across the state this weekend for Colorado Day, officially Friday. Why it matters: The anniversary marks Colorado's 1876 entrance into the Union as the 38th state. It's a moment to reflect on — and revel in — all that makes the Centennial State so great. Here are five b-day bashes you won't want to miss: Denver Union Station is hosting a party from 4–9pm Friday featuring live music, dance performances and, with a $25 ticket, small bites and beverage pairings. Take a free tour of the Governor's Residence at the Boettcher Mansion during its Colorado Day Open House Friday and Saturday from 10am to 2pm. LoDo's Denver Milk Market is hosting a free Market Art Walk from 5-8pm Friday featuring Colorado artists, live music and food vendors. Celebrations at the Center for Colorado Women's History and History Colorado Center feature live performances, arts and crafts, food vendors and more — all for free. Stranahan's Whiskey Distillery will host an all-day party Sunday with the release of a rare 12-year-old American single malt whiskey, food trucks, giveaways and live music. More weekend fun 🐎 The 37th annual Denver Polo Classic — the nation's largest charitable polo tournament — returns to the Polo Reserve in Littleton this Friday–Sunday. Family day kicks off at noon Saturday with bites and beverages. Tickets start at $150. ⚾️ The Colorado Rockies take on the Pittsburgh Pirates at Coors Field Friday–Sunday. Tickets start at $15.10. 🛍️ The Denver Street Fairs' Midsummer Arts Festival this Saturday and Sunday at 4100 E. 8th Place will feature dozens of artists and vendors showcasing handmade art, clothing, jewelry and more. Free.
