Celebrate the spirit of March with festive parades, stargazing nights, and community runs! Stay updated on street closures, parking details, and event highlights to make the most of these early months of Spring in Denver. Check out the highlights below and visit the Office of Special Events calendar for more details!
Events
Civic Center Stargaze - Wednesday, March 12 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Civic Center Conservancy and AstroTours are hosting a ticketed event on the main promenade of Civic Center Park. Admission is $5 for adults, and children can attend for free. Participants will have the chance to learn about the cosmos from skilled astronomers, explore constellations and their folklore, and observe the moon and other celestial bodies through high-powered telescopes. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from a local food truck. For tickets and details, visit civiccenterpark.org/events/civic-center-stargaze.
63rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade - Saturday, March 15 at 9:30 a.m.
Experience the vibrant Irish culture in Lower Downtown on Saturday, March 15, 2025! Enjoy award-winning Pipe Bands, Irish Step Dancers, dazzling floats, military units, public servants, Irish Dogs, local celebrities, and more.
View the route map and parade FAQs on the denverstpatricksdayparade.com.
IMPACT: The event will happen regardless of the weather. We anticipate 300,000 attendees. Street closures and parking restrictions will be enforced on Wynkoop Street from 17th to 19th, and on Blake Street from 17th to 27th. Metered parking along the parade route will be unavailable from Friday, March 14, 5:00 p.m. until Saturday, March 15, 5:00 p.m., following event cleanup.
St. Paddy's Day Pet Parade - Saturday, March 15 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Get ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Five Points with a festive Pet Parade and Bar Crawl starting at 2:00 p.m. The parade will be led by the lively sounds of the Denver Brass Band, and if you’d like to join in, registration opens at 1:30 PM at 30th and Welton Street. The parade will make its way down to Cousins Plaza at Sonny Lawson Park (2401 Welton Street). Don’t forget to dress up your pup—there will be prizes for the best-dressed dog, and wearing green is highly encouraged to keep the St. Paddy’s spirit alive.
Find event details and updates at curtispark.org
IMPACT: Parade participants will be walking along the sidewalk on California Street, starting at 30th and Welton Street and ending at Cousins Plaza in Sonny Lawson Park (2401 Welton Street). There will be no street closures, but please be aware of increased pedestrian foot (and paw) traffic in the area during the event.
Walks & Runs
Lace up and run or walk through Denver streets and parks for a good cause! Be sure to dress for the weather! It might be cold and snowy or sunny and warm… it’s SPRING in Colorado!
36th Annual Running through the Green - Sunday, March 9 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. in Wash Park.
For more information, visit rungreen7k.com.
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