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Oscar-winning director, Ang Lee, walks the red carpet at the Starz International Film Festival. Photo by Britta Erickson, director of media and industry relations

Denver International Film Festival

12 - 22 Nov 2009 (annual)

The Denver International Film Festival presents more than 150 films over ten days at the Starz FilmCenter. A number of acclaimed international film artists are also honoured with…

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FIS Women's Alpine Skiing World Cup: Aspen

28 - 29 Nov 2009 (annual)

The FIS Alpine World Cup makes its next stop in Aspen, Colorado, for competitions in the women's downhill, slalom and Super G.

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Courtesy Denver Parade of Lights

Denver Parade of Lights

4 - 5 Dec 2009 (annual)

The Denver Parade of Lights is the traditional highlight of the city's Christmas. Giant festive balloons, high school marching bands, horse-drawn carriages, costumed characters and performers…

FIS Men's Alpine Skiing World Cup: Beaver Creek

2 - 6 Dec 2009 (annual)

As the Alpine World Cup is the most glamorous event in skiing, the FIS Men's Alpine World Cup is always spectacular. The event rolls into Beaver Creek in Colorado with competitions in…

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Christkindl Market, Denver. Courtesy of Denver Pavilions

Christkindl Market

27 Nov - 24 Dec 2009 (annual)

The tradition of the pre-Christmas market dates to 16th-century Germany, when craftspeople set up stalls in the heart of cities offering food and entertainment. Denver's Christkindl Market is…

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New and Noteworthy

20 Jan - 31 Dec 2009; not Mon

Denver Art Museum's New and Noteworthy offers a glimpse into lives of ordinary 19th-century Americans with a quilt, now part of the museum's collection, made by Elizabeth Hopkins in 1800s to…

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Enjoying the festive decorations at Wild Lights, Denver.  Courtesy of Denver Zoo

Wild Lights

11 Dec 2009 - 3 Jan 2010 (annual)

The entire 35 acres of Denver Zoo is transformed into a magical winter wonderland each Christmas for Wild Lights. The family-orientated event offers hundreds of incandescent trees, holiday…

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NFL: Denver Broncos

13 Sep 2009 - 3 Jan 2010 (annual)

The Denver Broncos play their NFL games at INVESCO Field. The regular season runs from September to December. Please visit the Broncos' website for full details of all fixtures.

Big Beers, Belgians & Barleywines Festival

7 - 9 Jan 2010 (annual)

Vail's Big Beers, Belgians & Barleywines Festival presents more than 125 different commercially-produced speciality beers from around the world at Manor Vail Resort. The supporting programme…

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Ullr Festival

10 - 16 Jan 2010 (annual)

This week-long winter carnival at Breckenridge pays tribute to Ullr (pronounced "Ooll-er"), the Norse god of snow. Wacky games, skating, snow sculptures, parades and kids' events make for a…

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Wintersköl

14 - 17 Jan 2010 (annual)

Wintersköl is an annual celebration of Aspen's Nordic lifestyle. Originating in 1951, the festival includes a number of separate events in venues all over town.

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The bronco competition

National Western Stock Show

9 - 24 Jan 2010 (annual)

People have come to Denver for nearly a century to buy, sell and see the finest in ranching stock during the National Western Stock Show. Over 600,000 visitors enjoy today's event at the…

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Winter X Games

28 - 31 Jan 2010 (annual)

Aspen Colorado, the perfect place to hold the Winter X Games with its unparalleled ski runs, snow parks and off piste. As well as being one of the biggest winter sports events it is also one…

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International Snow Sculpting Competition

26 Jan - 7 Feb 2010 (annual)

Colorado's International Snow Sculpting Competition is an annual contest where teams from around the world gather in Breckenridge to create works of art from snow. Sculptures are carved in the…

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The Frozen Dead Guy Days Parade. Courtesy of Frozen Dead Guy Days Photo courtesy of Frozen Dead Guy Days

Frozen Dead Guy Days

5 - 7 Mar 2010 (annual)

Frozen Dead Guy Days is a festival in Nederland, Colorado that commemorates the town's most famous celebrity - Bredo Morstel, the frozen dead guy. Held in March with events all over town, it…

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The flag of Ireland. Image by Mark Crabbie. © Whatsonwhen  © Whatsonwhen

St Patrick's Day Parade

Mar 2010 (annual)

Denver, like many American cities, has a proud Irish community who celebrate St Patrick's Day with a grand parade. Floats, pipe bands and Irish dancers head along Blake to 17th, then along…

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Native American dancers. Courtesy of the Denver March Pow Wow website

Denver March Pow Wow

19 - 21 Mar 2010 (annual)

The Pow Wow at the Denver Coliseum features over 700 dancers and musicians from 70 tribes. Along with the amazing dances and costumes, there's a Storytelling Room, delicious Native American…

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Vail Film Festival

1 - 4 Apr 2010 (annual)

Vail Film Festival is an annual celebration of independent cinema held at venues throughout the Colorado town. Showcasing feature films, shorts, documentaries and student films, it's a great…

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Glasses, glasses everywhere and not a drop to drink! Courtesy of Taste of Vail

Taste of Vail

7 - 10 Apr 2010 (annual)

Benefiting local charities, the annual Taste of Vail festival allows local restaurateurs to show off the culinary diversity of this popular mountain resort in Colorado. Highlights include…

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NHL Ice Hockey: Colorado Avalanche

1 Oct 2009 - 11 Apr 2010 (annual)

Ice hockey fans head to Denver's popular Pepsi Center to catch The Colorado Avalanche in action as they play their NHL games. The regular season runs from October to April annually.


Highlights

Denver International Film Festival

Starz FilmCenter, Denver

12 - 22 Nov 2009 (annual)

Denver Parade of Lights

Downtown Denver, Denver

4 - 5 Dec 2009 (annual)

Christkindl Market

Skyline Park, Denver

27 Nov - 24 Dec 2009 (annual)