Denver Rocks Memorial Day Weekend With Free Concerts, Art Festivals and a Rock Opera

Denver Rocks Memorial Day Weekend With Free Concerts, Art Festivals and a Rock Opera

DENVER, May 1, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Memorial Day kicks off summer in The Mile High City with a weekend of free rock and roll, arts festivals, and water thrills. You can start your day with a sunrise hike in Denver's famous Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre, then cheer on Major League Soccer with the Colorado Rapids. Denver Day of Rock blasts downtown with 25 top name bands performing on five stages, while the Denver Performing Arts Complex explodes with the rock opera, American Idiot, featuring Green Day's smash hit, 21 Guns.

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From water theme parks to river-side bike trails, grab one of Denver's 200 craft beers, head to one of the city's 70 outdoor cafes and rooftop bars and enjoy the relaxing sunshine, music and art of Memorial Day Weekend in Denver.

Here are ten not to miss Memorial events.


1. Rock on at the free Denver Day of RockDenver's 16th Street Mall is one
massive rockin' block party on May 24 with more than 24 bands performing
free concerts on five stages for the sixth annual Denver Day of Rock. The
lineup includes The Kin, Plain White T's, The Hold Steady, Congress, the
Wendy Woo Band and many more. Check out the full list of performers. NEW
THIS YEAR - Denver Day of Rock kicks off early with a special Friday
evening concert on May 23 by the Wallflowers, fronted by Jakob Dylan, and
known for their chart-topping hit One Headlight. For full concert
information, hotel packages and updates, visit DenverDayofRock.com.








2. Browse (and shop) at three, free arts and crafts festivalsDenver has not
one, not two - but three, free art festivals over Memorial Day Weekend.
ArtStir Denver (May 24-25) in the Denver Pavilions on the 16(th) Street
Mall showcases more than 100 Colorado artists, in-person, showcasing
their art. Just a few blocks away at the four square block Denver
Performing Arts Complex, you can mix and mingle with thousands of fellow
art lovers at the Downtown Denver Arts Festival (May 23-25), featuring
the works of more than 150 local artists.Down the street in Denver's City
Park, Denver Flea (May 24) will showcase 60 Colorado-based artisans and
collectors, with products ranging from up-cycled furniture to vintage
collectibles and jewelry. You won't want to miss the live music, food
trucks, craft beer and rockin' good time at this first time event.




3. Scream your lungs out at Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park America's only
downtown theme and water park, Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park is open
all weekend (with the Island Kingdom Water Park opening on May 24). NEW
THIS YEAR: Lose your mind on Brain Drain, a new seven-story steel looping
thrill ride that sends riders forwards, backwards and head-over-heels in
an adrenaline drenched 360° revolution.


4. Cheer on the Colorado Rapids soccer teamOn May 24, see a high-energy game
of Major League Soccer at Dick's Sporting Goods Park (6000 Victory Way,
Commerce City) as the Colorado Rapids battle the Montreal Impact.


5. Sing along to "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" at American IdiotGreen Day's
groundbreaking rock opera will rock the stage at the Denver Center for
the Performing Arts (950 13th St.) with American Idiot(May 23-25), a tale
of three lifelong friends, forced to choose between their dreams and the
safety of suburbia. Features the smash hits "Boulevard of Broken
Dreams," "Holiday" and "21 Guns."




6. Explore two must-see exhibits of art and historyDiscover secrets of
Central America at the largest exhibition about the ancient Maya ever to
be displayed in the United States, Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed (on view
through August 24). The gigantic exhibit includes never-before-seen
artifacts, hands-on activities, and immersive walk-in environments,
including a journey into a cave. Modern Masters: 20th Century Icons from
the Albright-Knox Art Gallery (on view through June 8 at the Denver Art
Museum and the Clyfford Still Museum) brings together 50 iconic artworks
by Vincent Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Georgia O'Keeffe, Salvador Dalí,
Andy Warhol, Clyfford Still and Jackson Pollock.


7. Smell the roses at Denver Botanic GardensSpend some time in the urban
oasis that is Denver Botanic Gardens and explore their vast, 23-acres of
flowers and fauna. On Monday, May 26 at the York St. gardens, breathe in
the fresh mountain air with a Kundalini Yoga class, an awakening
experience that will revitalize your spirit to start the summer season.
Or, head to the Chatfield location for Butterflies at Chatfield, a new
seasonal experience showcasing native Colorado butterfly and plant
species in a fun, beautiful environment (May - October).


8. Slide into summer aquatic fun at Water WorldWater World (88th Ave. &
Pecos Blvd.), one of the largest water theme parks in the nation, opens
on May 24 with 67-acres of water attractions, including some 65 water
slides, rivers and wave pools.


9. Watch a sunset from a rooftop café With 300 days of sunshine, Denver is
a city that loves to live outdoors. There are 42 outdoor cafes on the
16(th) Street Mall alone. Huge rooftop cafes at Amato's, View House,
LoDo's Bar & Grill, the Downtown Tavern, Linger, Lola, Ignite, Tamayo and
many others offer views of the city and the nearby snowcapped Rocky
Mountains.

10. Pedal a Denver B-cycle Denver has one of the largest bike trail networks
in America -- some 850 miles of paved, off-street bike trails. A perfect
way to explore the system is on Denver B-cycle, which was the first bike
sharing program in America. More than 800 sturdy, red Trek bikes are
available at 83 stations across the city. Swipe a credit card, and for
just $8 a day, all rides of half hour or less are free. Hop on, pedal
across town, and leave the bike at another station and explore the city.
For more information about what to do in Denver this summer and to get great hotel deals, please go to VISITDENVER.com.

About VISIT DENVER, The Convention & Visitors Bureau
Celebrating more than 100 years of promoting The Mile High City, VISIT DENVER is a nonprofit trade association that contracts with the City of Denver to market Denver as a convention and leisure destination, increasing economic development in the city, creating jobs and generating taxes. A record 13.6 million visitors stayed overnight in Denver in 2012, generating $3.6 billion in spending, while supporting nearly 50,000 jobs, making Tourism the second largest industry in Denver. Learn more about Denver on the VISITDENVER website and at TOURISMPAYSDENVER or by phone at 800 2 Denver. Follow Denver's social media channels for up-to-the-minute updates at: Facebook.com/visitdenver; Twitter.com/iknowdenver; Instagram.com/visitdenver; and YouTube.com/visitdenver.

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