š Denverās Cutest Mardi Gras Parade Is Back This Weekend
šŗ Five Points Jazz Roots ā One Last Jam on Welton
Happy Friday, Denver!
If youāve felt the rhythm in the air around Five Points lately, youāre not imagining it. Something special is closing out Black History Month this weekend ā and trust us, youāll want to read on to see why this one hits different. š·
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Cravings: Amp Artisan Coffee
Located inside Free Market downtown, Amp Artisan Coffee is a tiny cafĆ© with big flavor. The drinks lean European ā darker roasts, rich doppio shots, and Boulderās Ozo beans ā alongside ceremonial-style matcha and rotating specialty creations with house-made syrups. Itās the kind of spot you pop into for a quick latte and end up staying for a pastry and a second round.
š 1801 Blake St, Denver ā° MonāFri 8 AMā3 PM | SatāSun 9 AMā4 PM š° $10ā20
8th Annual Petite Parade
š Dairy Block | ā° Sunday, March 1 | 12ā2 PM | šļø Free (float participants must register)
Denverās tiniest parade is making its grand return ā and yes, itās just as charming as it sounds. Hosted by Dairy Block and the wildly entertaining Handsome Little Devils, this Mardi Gras celebration invites anyone (individuals, families, businesses, you name it) to design a miniature float and strut it down the alley.
The best part? It all takes place inside the heated Dairy Block Alley ā so you can celebrate in comfort while soaking up live music, dancing, and plenty of purple-green-and-gold flair. Expect over-the-top creativity, big laughs, and prizes for standout floats.
Itās free, festive, and very Denver ā where else do we celebrate Mardi Gras with tiny floats and theatrical chaos in a downtown alley? š
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Denver makes dating easyāin the best way. Think sunset walks in LoHi, artsy wandering in RiNo Art District, garden strolls at Denver Botanic Gardens, or drinks and people-watching at Union Station. Casual, cozy, or a little romanticāDenverās got a spot for it.
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š See You Out There, Denver
Whether youāre crafting a float or just showing up to cheer, this is one of those uniquely Denver weekends thatās equal parts quirky and community-driven. Grab your friends, wear something festive, and make an afternoon of it in LoDo.
Trivia Answer:
C) The Pikeās Peak Gold Rush ā Denver was founded in 1858 after gold was discovered near the South Platte River, kicking off a rush that changed Colorado forever.
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