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👽 Aliens at Red Rocks?
July 3, 2024 · — Peyton Garcia
Happy Independence Day Eve! The City of Denver will be hosting its July Fourth drone show tonight at Civic Center Park. I’ve got deets on that and other holiday festivities below 👇 If you’re looking for a local fireworks show near you, here’s an extensive list from our friends at Denverite 🎆
What's CITY Talking About?
👽 Red Rocks Workers Report UFO
A dozen employees at Red Rocks Amphitheatre claim to have spotted a “large, disc-shaped craft” hovering near the Morrison music venue last month. The group apparently watched the strange vehicle for about 30 seconds before it “simply dissolved into the ether.” [Westword]
🛏️ City Closes Last Hotel Shelter
On June 30, city officials closed the last remaining temporary shelter for newcomers as they move into “the next phase of our response.” Since November 2022, Denver has welcomed more than 42,000 mostly South American arrivals and spent over $72 million in sheltering resources. [Westword]
❌ Dems Reject Gaza Ceasefire Proposal
Monday night, members of the Central Committee for the Colorado Democratic Party rejected a proposal to formally call for a ceasefire in Gaza with 55% voting against the measure, 40% voting for it, and a handful of members abstaining. [CPR]
🎢 Why Can’t You Ride the Cyclone?
Denver’s oldest and most iconic roller coaster has been closed for two years, and with each passing season, Lakeside Amusement Park’s superfans have grown increasingly worried about the Cyclone’s fate. [City Cast Denver 🎧]
You have the architecture, lighting, foliage … It does look run down, but if you look past that, it’s magical.
What To Do
Wednesday, July 3
- ♻️ Plastic Bag Trade-In Event | 3-6 p.m. | Free | Marston Sprouts
- ♟️ Chess Club | 5-9 p.m. | Free | Woods Boss Brewing
- 🎆 Denver’s Indy Eve | 5-10 p.m. | Free | Civic Center Park
- 🧠 Trivia Night | 7-9 p.m. | Free | Bruz Off Fax
- 🇺🇸 Arapahoe Philharmonic & Fireworks | 8-10 p.m. | $13+ | Breckenridge Brewery Littleton
Thursday, July 4
- 👟 Freedom Run 5K | 8 a.m. | $45+ | Evergreen
- 🇺🇸 Stars, Stripes, and Science | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | $25 | DMNS
- 🦸 Denver Fan Expo | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | $29+ | Colorado Convention Center
- 🍻 Brewfest and Besties Bash | 10 a.m.-10 p.m. | Free | Tivoli Brewubg
- 🍿 Top Gun Double Feature | 1-5 p.m. | Free | McGregor Square
- 🎵 Deadbeats Backyard Jamboree | 2-10 p.m. | $69+ | Civic Center Park
- 🎻 July 4th Concert | 7-8:30 p.m.| $15 | Boulder
- 🎷 Scoop of Jazz | 7-9 p.m. | Free | Little Man Ice Cream - LoHi
Friday, July 5
- 🦸 Denver Fan Expo | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | $29+ | Colorado Convention Center
- 🍒 Cherry Creek Arts Festival | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Free | Cherry Creek North
- 🛍️ RiNo Vintage Market | 2-8 p.m. | Free | The Bird Lot
- 🎵 Dark Star Orchestra | 5 p.m. | Free | Levitt Pavilion
- 🦋 Family Science Nights | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | $5 | Butterfly Pavilion
- 🎨 Opening Reception: Street Dialogue | Free | 6-10 p.m. | Alto Gallery
- 💄 The Blossom Drag Party | 7-10 p.m. | Free | The Block Distilling Co.
Today on City Cast
Is Lakeside Unsafe? Plus, Murky Homelessness Spending and ‘Chipotle Boys’
Will Lakeside Amusement Park’s roller coaster ever run again? How much is Mayor Johnston’s homeless plan really costing the city? Did the Basic Income Project see success? The City Cast Denver crew digs into these questions and more news of the week.
⚠️ FYI: The City Cast Denver team will be taking tomorrow off for the holiday, but we’ll be back in your feeds on Friday 👋 Have a happy Fourth, and remember to be mindful of your community’s fireworks laws!
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