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A Taste of Colorado 2012
Description
Colorado’s annual Labor Day weekend celebration, A Taste of Colorado, returns to Downtown Denver’s Civic Center Park on Friday, Aug. 31 through Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. In its 29th year as the state’s largest free-admission outdoor event, A Taste of Colorado draws more than 500,000 visitors annually. Six entertainment stages include national, local, and ethnic music in a variety of genres, children’s performers, and much more.
Festivalgoers also can try a variety of culinary delights from more than 50 of Colorado's favorite food establishments, including a fine dining area and culinary showcase. Plus, visitors can enjoy the offerings of more than 280 marketplace artisans and vendors, as well as educational programs promoting the diverse cultural and Western heritage of the region.
FREE ADMISSION
HOURS: Friday: 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Monday: 10:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Festival of Mountain and Plain … A Taste of Colorado is a community celebration that is produced by and benefits Downtown Denver Events, Inc., the Downtown Denver Partnership family’s community events non-profit organization. The Festival is an opportunity for people throughout the region to come together to experience and appreciate our diverse cultural traditions, and to learn more about our state’s Western heritage. The Festival highlights visual and performing arts in addition to
featuring educational programs and culinary demonstrations.
Visit www.ATasteofColorado.com, www.facebook.com/ATasteofColorado, www.twitter.com/ATasteofCO, or call (303) 295-6330 for more information.
VENUE: Civic Center Park
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Civic Center Park
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Website
100 W 14th Ave Pkwy
Denver, CO - January - The City and County Building has a Christmas lights display up until the National Western Stock Show ends in mid January.
- March – Civic Center is at the end of one of the longest St. Patrick's Day parades in the nation.
- April - An annual pro-cannabis rally/ cannabis culture gathering is held in Civic Center every year on April 20, otherwise known as 4/20
- May - Denver has a large Cinco de Mayo festival, held at Civic Center.
- June- Civic Center is host to the People's Fair, a bohemian festival with various music, art, political booths, and other happenings; PrideFest, the annual gay pride festival is held at Civic Center, which is also the endpoint of the parade
- Summer- There are various theatre and music events held throughout the summer at the Greek amphitheater.
- September- A Taste of Colorado is a food and music festival held during Labor Day weekend at the park.
- October- The park is the end point for a Columbus Day parade that often brings protests form American Indian groups.
- December- The Parade of Lights ends at the City and County Building which has holiday lights from the beginning of the parade until the National Western Stock Show.
- In 1990 and 1991, the Civic Center was the location of the CART Grand Prix of Denver.
Description
Civic Center is known throughout the state as the rendezvous for the largest and most important cultural and civic events. Being at the center of the state and local government institutions, Civic Center has become the place for political statement for various groups and individuals representing a variety of causes. It was Civic Center where the public held a vigil for the victims of Columbine High School massacre, and 9/11. Former presidential candidate and Denver native John Kerry made a 2004 campaign stop at Civic Center, and 2008 Democratic nominee Barack Obama gave a speech there on October 26, 2008 to more than 120,000 supporters.
Civic Center is also the location for many annual events. These include:
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