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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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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…

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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.

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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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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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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.

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NBA: Denver Nuggets

28 Oct 2009 - 13 Apr 2010 (annual)

The Denver Nuggets play their NBA basketball games at the Pepsi Center. The regular season runs from November until April. Please visit the NBA website for full details of all fixtures.

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Green Festival logo. Image Courtesy of the Green Festival Website

Green Festival

May 2010 (annual)

Dubbed "the party with a purpose", Green Festival at Colorado Convention Center in Denver welcomes green businesses and visionary speakers to cover a range of aspects regarding sustainable living.

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The Mexican Flag, © Whatsonwhen Photo by Mark Crabbie © Whatsonwhen

Cinco de Mayo

May 2010 (annual)

Celebrated by Mexicans all over the world, Cinco de Mayo is always a colourful whirl of music, food and dance.

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CHUN Capitol Hill People's Fair

5 - 6 Jun 2010 (annual)

The CHUN Capitol Hill People's Fair in Denver's Civic Center Park is a community event celebrating unity and diversity. It encompasses a wide array of activities including arts and crafts…

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Courtesy of Cherry Creek Festival

Cherry Creek Arts Festival

3 - 5 Jul 2010 (annual)

The Cherry Creek Arts Festival features over 200 artists competing in a juried competition that encompasses everything from ceramics and printmaking to jewellery and wood. All are on display…

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Birdhaus Bash

Jul 2010 (annual)

Denver Botanic Gardens hosts the annual Birdhaus Bash garden party and auction, where over 150 birdhouses of all shapes and sizes are auctioned off. Prizes are awarded in categories such as…

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Vans Warped Tour

Aug 2010 (annual)

The music and extreme sports behemoth that is the Vans Warped Tour rolls into Denver, Colorado. It presents leading punk and hardcore bands on ten stages, extreme sports demos, a Guitar Hero 2…

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A Taste of Colorado

Sep 2010 (annual)

Denver's gastronomes gather at Civic Center Park for the annual Taste of Colorado, where the city's restaurants present their finest dishes. Visitors can watch cooking demonstrations, enjoy…

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The perfect pint. Photo by Ben Evans, © Whatsonwhen

Oktoberfest

Sep 2010 (various dates)

Held over two weekends, Denver's Oktoberfest is a massive festival celebrating Germany and its most famous exports: beer, bratwurst and strudel. Grab your lederhosen and head down to Larimer…

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Cheers! Courtesy of Association of Brewers, Boulder, Colorado

The Great American Beer Festival

Sep 2010 (annual)

According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the Great American Beer Festival at the Colorado Convention Center offers more beers than any other in the world. Don't forget to bring your ID!


Highlights

Denver International Film Festival

Starz FilmCenter

12 - 22 Nov 2009 (annual)

Denver Parade of Lights

Downtown Denver

4 - 5 Dec 2009 (annual)

Christkindl Market

Skyline Park

27 Nov - 24 Dec 2009 (annual)