OSE's monthly newsletter provides info about public events held on public property (parks, streets, sidewalks and alleys) during the coming month and other fun happenings throughout the Mile High City. View and sort all currently scheduled events on the OSE special event calendar and visit event-specific websites for the most up-to-date details.
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NEW Cycling Events Coming
to the Mile High City!
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Two unique and exciting cycling events are making their Denver debut in 2023! Read on for details and keep reading this newsletter to stay informed. |
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"Viva Streets Denver" Turns Main Thoroughfares
into Community Bike Routes and Gathering Spaces
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Ever dream about a leisurely bicycle ride down the middle of Broadway?! If so, you’ll be excited to hear that on four Sundays in the spring and summer of 2023, everyone is invited to bicycle, walk and gather on two of the city’s premiere streets, without the typically-present traffic.
The Downtown Denver Partnership and City and County of Denver are working together to close about 3.5 miles of Broadway and Welton St, between Alameda Ave and Five Points, to cars from 8 am to 2 pm on the following Sundays:
- May 14
- June 4
- July 9
- Aug 6
The idea to regularly close streets to cars comes from Latin America, with the first “ciclovía” (Spanish for “bikeway”) held in Bogota, Colombia in 1974. Denver hopes its mile-high interpretation of that fun event will build community and activate businesses located along and around the route.
During the ¡Viva! Streets Denver events, cars will be able to cross Broadway and Welton on high-traffic roads like Colfax and Speer, but won’t be able to turn onto the car-free streets until the event is over at 2 pm each day. The Downtown Denver Partnership will be looking for volunteers and community groups who want to pitch in. Sign up here, to stay in the know.
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National Cycling League 4-City Series Includes Denver Race |
Ten teams of professional cyclists, including the NCL’s own Denver Disruptors, will compete in four criterium-style cycling races on iconic downtown city street circuits, for their share of $1 Million in prize money.
According to NCL, this series “will feature an innovative competition format where men and women compete on the same team, on the same course and in a way that respects their differences yet weighs their performances equally.”
2023 National Cycling League Cup Calendar
- NCL Miami Beach – April 8
- NCL Atlanta – May 14
- NCL Denver – Aug 13
- NCL Washington – Sept 10
All events are sanctioned by USA Cycling.
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Winter Bike to Work Day is Friday, Feb 10 |
Join cyclists around the world celebrate Winter Bike to Work Day on Friday, Feb 10. The annual event encourages seasoned cyclists to brave the elements and ride to work on their bikes.
Stop by the City and County of Denver's annual Winter Bike to Work Day Station at 1437 Bannock St, 6:30 - 10:30 am on Feb 10. Learn about how to bike safe and what's new in the Denver bicycle commuting scene, test-ride a Lime or Lyft e-scooter or e-bike, and earn the chance to win a cool prize from this year's sponsor.
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Public Input Needed for Noise Ordinance Revision |
Denver is reviewing and revising the local ordinance that governs noise, including events, music festivals, construction and deliveries.
Please join the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) at an upcoming public meeting to share your feedback about Denver’s noise ordinance.
Wednesday, Feb 8, 6 - 7:30 pm
Interpretation services will be available.
You may also provide comments by completing this survey before Feb 28.
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Runs and walks happen all year round, providing fun and healthy activities for people throughout our city. Runs can have significant impacts on Denver communities, so whether you want to join in or avoid the traffic, check out the local run info below. View this online calendar for additional Denver events.
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Sun, Feb 5
9 - 10:30 am
Washington Park
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Sun, Feb 12
9 - 10:30 am
Washington Park
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Annual Special Events Forum
Returned to In-Person Format on Jan 20
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More than 100 event organizers along with approximately 50 City and partner staff attended the 2023 Special Events Forum on Friday, Jan. 20 at the Tivoli Student Union on the Auraria Campus. The Forum started off with breakfast and networking, followed by presentations that covered a variety of important topics.
This year’s Forum was presented in partnership by the Auraria Higher Education Center (AHEC). Anyone interested in learning more about event venue options on the Auraria campus can visit the AHEC webpage.
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Thank You for Supporting the 2022 Giving Tree Campaign!
The Office of Special Events send out a big, sincere “THANK YOU” to everyone who contributed items to the 2022 Mayor Hancock’s Annual Giving Tree campaign.
A total of 331 hygiene and cold weather items were collected through online wish-lists and at two drop-off locations. Thank you for helping keep our neighbors healthy and warm during this cold, snowy winter!
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