Colorado Day

🎂 Celebrate Colorado’s 150th birthday at Denver Union Station with Spirit of the Centennial State: a full day of FREE, family-friendly festivities honoring the culture, history, music, and flavors that make Colorado iconic.

From 11 a.m.–5 p.m. on Saturday, August 1, guests can enjoy live performances, cultural experiences, and family-friendly fun throughout Denver Union Station and the plaza.

This event also supports Fire Adapted Colorado, who works toward wildfire mitigation, adaptation, and resilience throughout Colorado. Round-ups will be available throughout the Station, or Donate Here.

Plaza Activations & Giveaways  | All Day

The National Western – Dummy Steer Roping; Silver Buckle Hunt; Petting Farm; enter to win VIP tickets to the 2027 National Western Stock Show

Mighty Argo Mill – Gold Panning

Colorado Rapids – Hands-on soccer activities; BOGO ticket offers for select matches via QR code, and giveaways

Channel 93.3 KTCL – Concert ticket giveaways, Personal voicemail recordings from Nerf and radio talent!

Historic Tours

Historic Denver – Historic LoDo walking tours

Times: 11 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM

Historic Denver Union Station Tours with Jim Chappell

Times: 11:45 AM, 12:45 PM, 1:45 PM, 2:45 PM, 3:45 PM

Live Music on the Patio

Wilson Clark at 11 AM – 1 PM

Headliner: Rootbeer Richie at 3:45 PM

Indoor Performances

Colorado Symphony at 11:15 AM

Central City Opera at 12 PM

Cleo Parker Robinson Youth Ensemble at 1 PM

Ultreia Live Cooking Demonstration at 1:30 PM

Colorado’s 150th Birthday Cake Celebration – Sing “Happy Birthday” to Colorado at 2:30 PM

Denver Jazz Fest Trio with Daryl Gott at 3 PM

The Mexican Cultural Center presents Mariachi Internacional at 4 PM

Everybody Loves Grace Storytime with Katy McQuaid at Milkbox Ice Creamery at 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 3:30 PM

Taste of Colorado & Colorado Cocktail Trail

🍹🌮 Savor the flavors of the Centennial State with Taste of Colorado! Explore Colorado-inspired bites from Denver Union Station’s celebrated dining destinations, each showcasing the state’s rich culinary heritage. Elevate your experience with the optional Colorado Cocktail Trail, featuring handcrafted cocktails made with Colorado spirits and locally inspired ingredients. Guests who purchase either experience will receive a tasting passport to collect stamps at each participating stop.

Both the Taste of Colorado and Colorado Cocktail Trail are optional ticketed add-ons to this free, family-friendly community celebration.

Tickets and menu available HERE.

 

Bring the whole family and experience a lively day filled with Colorado pride, local history, music, food, and unforgettable community celebration in the heart of downtown Denver.

📍 Denver Union Station
📅 Saturday, August 1, 2026
⏰ 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Celebrate our state’s sesquicentennial at one of Denver’s most iconic destinations.