June is Jumpin' with Events in Denver!

Get ready for the Denver Chalk Art Festival on Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The festival takes place two blocks south of Civic Center Park (12th Avenue & Bannock Street), nestled in the lively Golden Triangle Arts District, surrounded by several art and cultural museums.

The festival will feature live music, food trucks, and a Kid's Corner for aspiring young artists to create their own chalk art masterpieces. The event will take place rain or shine!

Impacts: Please note that the streets listed below will be closed from Friday, June 6 at 6:00 a.m. and end Monday, June 9 at 6:00 a.m.

• Bannock St: 11th Ave to 13th Ave

• 12th Ave: Cherokee St to Acoma St

• Acoma St: 11th Ave to 12th Ave

The Juneteenth Music Festival will be held in the historic Five Points neighborhood on Sunday, June 15. The celebration kicks off with a 14-block parade and wraps up with a festival where you will find over 100 exhibitors, 20 food vendors, live music, a youth zone, and more.

The event entrances will be located at the corner of 25th St. and Welton, E. 26th Ave. and Clarkston, and 29th St. and Welton.

Impacts: The following streets will be closed, and meter parking will be unavailable starting Friday, June 13 at 5:00 p.m. Streets will fully reopen on Monday, June 16 at 6:00 a.m.:

·Welton St. from 24th to 30th

·24th–29th Streets between Welton and California

·24th–27th Streets between Glenarm Pl. and Welton

·Washington St. between 25th Ave. and Welton

·28th St. between 26th Ave. and Welton

·29th St. between Glenarm Pl. and Welton

To help reduce traffic and parking congestion, attendees are encouraged to take public transportation or use ride shares.

Don't miss the Cherry Blossom Festival at Sakura Square, a cultural extravaganza happening at Sakura Square on Saturday, June 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Sunday, June 22 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Enjoy traditional Japanese performances on the outdoor stage, explore a Japanese-themed marketplace along Larimer Street, and savor delicious Japanese cuisine.

Impacts: Larimer St. between 19th and 20th Streets will be closed, and meter parking will be unavailable from Friday, June 20 at 5:00 p.m. through Sunday, June 22 at approximately 9:00 p.m. (following event cleanup).

Additionally, all meters on the west side of Lawrence St. between 19th and 20th Streets will be unavailable during this time.

Please note: No onsite parking will be available. Attendees are encouraged to use public transportation or ride shares to help reduce traffic and parking congestion. 

It's time to dust off those bikes because Bike to Work Day is just around the corner! Join us on Wednesday, June 25, as we pedal our way to work and embrace the joy of cycling. Say goodbye to traffic jams and hello to fresh air, exercise, and smiles along the way. Whether you're a biking enthusiast or new to the scene, this is your chance to be part of something exciting and eco-friendly. Grab your helmet, pack your backpack, and let's roll into work with enthusiasm and style. See you on the bike path or at one of the many energizer stations – two are listed below!

1. Summer Bike to Work Day 2025 - Bannock Street: Stop by the City and County of Denver's annual Summer Bike to Work Day station on Bannock Street, right next to Civic Center from 6:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Swing by and take a test-ride on a Lime or Lyft e-scooter or e-bike.

   Impacts: Parking restrictions on 14th Ave. and on Colfax Ave.

2. Bike to Work Day - Pedal for Pancakes: Start your day off right with Pedal for Pancakes at Skyline Park, happening from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. This signature breakfast station hosted by Downtown Denver Partnership is the perfect way to fuel up for your morning commute. Indulge in delicious pancakes while enjoying live DJ beats, gathering valuable information about biking and health! Don't miss out on the excitement.

Denver PrideFest, the two-day festival produced by The Center on Colfax, returns to Civic Center Park but with a new parade route for 2025. The Center on Colfax works to ensure that every member of the LGBTQ+ community has access to the programs and resources they need to live happy, healthy, and productive lives.

PrideFest 5k: Saturday, June 28 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. Colorado State Capitol to Cheeseman Park via 14th Ave to Franklin St.

Denver PrideFest: Saturday, June 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. & Sunday, June 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Civic Center Park

PrideFest Parade: Sunday, June 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Cheeseman Park to Civic Center via Franklin St to E. 17th Ave.

Impacts - NEW PARADE ROUTE: The Denver Pride Parade, historically held on Colfax Avenue, has moved its route in 2025 due to current construction on Colfax. The parade will organize in Cheesman Park and travel north on Franklin St to step off at 17th Avenue and Franklin Street on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and will conclude at Lincoln Street. Expect large crowds along the parade route, 5k route, and around the festival site. Please plan for delays and heavy traffic.

Runs & Walks in Denver Streets & Parks:

Denver Walk to END EPILEPSY: Sunday, June 8 from 8:00 a.m. to Noon in City Park.

Jodi's Race for Awareness: Saturday, June 14 from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in City Park.

Denver Heart Walk: Saturday, June 21 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Sloan's Lake.

Summer Scamper: Wednesday, June 25 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at James Bible Park.

Walk to End Colon Cancer: Saturday, June 28 from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in City Park.

Farmers Markets are back too! For a list of markets and dates/times, visit the Denver Office of Special Events Calendar.