While there aren't too many public events happening on public property in March, trust us when we say that event season is quickly ramping up! Don't miss an edition of OSE's monthly newsletter to find out all you need to know about public events held on public property throughout the Mile High City. You can also view currently scheduled 2023 events on the OSE online calendar.
St. Patrick's Day Parade Floats Through Downtown Denver on March 11
Irish culture will come alive on Saturday, March 11 at 9:30 am when the 2023 St Patrick’s Day Parade steps off to entertain an expected 300,000 spectators. The world-renowned parade features award-winning pipe bands, Irish step dancers, fun and magical floats, military units, animals and local celebrities! This year’s featured honorees will be Denver’s Police, Fire and EMS first responders.

The parade follows it route that begins at 19th and Wynkoop, proceeds up Wynkoop to 17th, turns up 17th to Blake St, and then heads down Blake St to 27th. The parade is scheduled to wrap up by 1 pm.

Denver’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade dates all the way back to 1889 and was held annually through 1921. After a 41-year hiatus, the parade returned to an annual cadence in 1962. If only the streets of downtown Denver could talk… What great St. Patrick’s Day stories they could tell!

View the route map and parade FAQs on the official webpage.
March Runs and Walks
Runs and walks happen all year round, even in the snow, providing fun and healthy activities for people throughout our city. Any time of year, runs can have significant impacts on Denver communities, so whether you want to join in or avoid the extra activity, check out the info below. View OSE's online calendar for additional Denver events.
Sun, 3/5
8 am – noon
Cherry Creek Dam Road
Sun, 3/5
8 – 11:30 am
Washington Park
Sun, 3/12
10 am – 12:15 pm
Washington Park
Sun, 3/26
9 – 11 am
Central Park
March Madness Bounces through Denver
The Road to the Final Four will stop in Denver March 17 and 19 when the Mountain West Conference hosts the first and second Rounds of the NCAA March Madness Tournament at Ball Arena.

The 2023 NCAA Division I Men’s basketball tournament involves 68 teams playing in a single-elimination tournament to determine the national champion for the 2022-23 season. The 84th annual edition of the tournament begins on March 14 and concludes with the championship game on April 3. The games will be played at stadiums in 14 cities located throughout the country.
Support Your Favorite or Try a New Restaurant
During Denver Restaurant Week
Eighteen years ago, Denver Restaurant Week was created to showcase Denver’s growing culinary offerings during a traditionally slow time of year. The annual event has evolved to highlight what is now, an award-winning, nationally recognized dining scene.

Denver Restaurant Week spans 10 days, March 3 - 12. Participating restaurants will showcase creative to-go and in-person menus at three price points: $25, $35, and $45. Come on out and support the local restaurant industry!
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