Labor Day Fun Day

OSE's monthly newsletter shares details about public events held on public property (parks, streets, sidewalks and alleys) in Denver during the coming month. Read on for more information and check out the OSE special event calendar for info and event websites for the most up-to-date details.

Denver Chalk Art Festival and Taste of Colorado

Become Downtown Neighbors Over Labor Day Weekend

Two popular Denver events are filling the Civic Center and Golden Triangle neighborhoods with fun festivities during Labor Day weekend. Whatever your plans are for the long holiday weekend, enjoy and be safe!

Denver Chalk Art Festival – New Location, Same Great Vibe

The annual Denver Chalk Art Festival returns to Denver, but in a new location over the Labor Day weekend. The festival will be held on Sat and Sun, Sept 3 and 4 from 10 am to 8 pm and on Mon, Sept 5 from 10 am to 6 pm in the Golden Triangle Creative District.

The following street closures will be in effect from Fri, Sept 2 at 6 am through Tues, Sept 6 at 6 am.

Bannock St: 11th Ave to 13th Ave
12th Ave: Cherokee St to Acoma St
Acoma St: 11th Ave to 12th Ave

The Festival debuted in Larimer Square in 2003 and remained there until 2020 when it was held in driveways and sidewalks around Denver because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, chalk artists showcased their work at the Cherry Creek Arts Festival and in 2022, the partnership with CherryArts continues in the Festival's new location in the Golden Triangle Creative District.

For more information, visit www.denverchalk.art.

Taste of Colorado Returns to Civic Center Park Location for 2022

Originally dubbed the Festival of Mountain and Plain, the Taste of Colorado brings Coloradans together to celebrate our state’s rich cultural heritage with food, music and art.

Last year, the festival moved to the 16th St Mall, but due to reconstruction work, the festival returns to Civic Center Park in 2022 on Sat, Sept 3 through Mon, Sept 5, 11 am – 9 pm all three days.

Guests of all ages are invited to celebrate the end of summer with multiple outdoor performance stages, dozens of food vendors, a large arts and crafts marketplace, and an expanded Kids Zone packed with family-friendly activities.

Find performance schedules and more at https://www.atasteofcolorado.com/.

Westwood Chile Fest is a Denver Fall Favorite

The 2022 Westwood Chile Fest will take place on Sat, Sept 10, from noon to 7 pm, along the Morrison Road corridor. This unique, family-friendly festival has been celebrating Hispanic-centric cultures in the Westwood neighborhood since 2010.

The event is free and open to the public and presents a fresh mix of authentic food and local artisans, makers and entrepreneurs.

Find out more at https://www.westwoodchilefest.com/.

Orthodox Food Festival and Old Globeville Days:

a Unique Cultural Celebration

The 17th Annual Orthodox Food Festival and Old Globeville Days will be held on Sat, Sept 10 from 11 am to 7:30 pm near the Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Cathedral at 349 E 47^th Ave.

There’ll be savory food, sweet treats, live music and dance performances from Greece, Russia, Romania, Serbia, Ukraine, Mexico and Italy -- all prepared and presented by parishioners of the Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Cathedral. Attendees are also invited to participate in a tour of the historic Cathedral that includes a fascinating iconography exhibit.

Find details at http://www.globevilleorthodoxfoodfestival.org/.

Servicios de La Raza's 50th Anniversary Fiesta Cookout

Servicios de La Raza’s “Fiesta Cookout in the Park” will celebrate Chicano/Latino culture and 50 years of service to Colorado’s Latino communities on Sat, Sept 17, 10 am – 5 pm in Chaffee Park located near 51^st and Zuni Streets.

This year's event will include food, family activities, a car show, live entertainment and service-oriented vendors. The event is open to the public and the food, drinks and all activities are FREE!

Servicios de La Raza’s mission is to build and cultivate a thriving Colorado Latino community in which all members have the opportunities and support systems they need to achieve equity, self-sufficiency, and self-determination to lead a healthy quality of life.

Learn more at https://serviciosdelaraza.org/.

September Runs, Walks and Rides

Runs, walks and bicycle rides can have significant impacts on Denver communities. Whether you want to join in or avoid the traffic, check out the details below.