Local celebrations in the denver area
Chicano Roots Music FestivalOne largely popular celebration in Denver is the Annual Chicano Roots Music Festival. The Annual Chicano Roots Music Festival is a celebration of Chicano culture through music. The festival lasts five days, each day presents new music, people, and food. The festival features many activities, such as live on stage music, featuring famous chicano artists, a printmaking circus, and even an anniversary auction! The festival has something for everyone whether it's traditional dance or the unique cultural foods from central and south american cultures.
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Dia de los MuertosPeople of all cultures honor the memories of their ancestors. In many parts of Mexico, South America, and the United States, El Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is a time to honor and celebrate our deceased loved ones. Community participation is an essential part of this holiday that is full of life, reflection, food, family and fun.
Longmont’s annual Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration is the Longmont Museum’s signature event and the largest Day of the Dead celebration in Colorado. This event alone attracts more than 6,000 people to the exhibit, family event, and related programming. The celebration demonstrates how a diverse community can come together to share a common desire – to honor our ancestors and keep their memories alive. The 2018 exhibition will open Friday, October 12. The Family Celebration will be held Saturday, November 3 from 11 am - 3 pm, where you can see the community dress in honor of their heritage and loved ones. |
Cinco de MayoCinco de Mayo commemorates the victory of the outnumbered Mexican army over French forces, providing the momentum and national confidence for the Mexican people to drive foreign power from their country. Today, Cinco de Mayo celebrates the tradition of freedom and acknowledges the beauty of Latin culture.
Denver's Cinco de Mayo "Celebrate Culture" Festival is celebrating its 31th anniversary! The event will take place May 5–6, 2018, in Civic Center Park. It attracts some 400,000 attendees annually and boasts two large stages with live entertainment going from morning until night, featuring Mariachi, Cumba, Salsa, Norteno and many other genres of Latin music and dance. Very popularly, the traditional dancers and other entertainers dress in vibrant dresses and charro suits seen on members of the mariachi band. |
Viva La Peru"Viva la Peru! Viva la independencia!" This festival is a wonderful sight for anyone visiting La Raza/Columbus park in Denver on June 30th. It's filled with Peruvian pageantry, traditional food, music, dance, and the Peruvian Orgullo: the Peruvian Pride. This festival celebrates Peru's independence lead by Jose de San Martin in 1821. Thousands of people gather here to relive and rejoice in the freedom of their heritage and lively culture.
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A Taste of Puerto RicoWithin the Denver Metro area, an event to celebrate the Puerto Rican culture comes in the form of a festival titled "A Taste of Puerto Rico". This festival comes to the Denver Metro area once a year on June 10th. Lasting from 11am to 7pm in the evening this rich cultural expression of Puerto Rico is unique in its own way; a mixture of African, Taino, and Spanish cultures. With this festival celebrating it's 13th year in 2018, it has allowed everyone to have fun, eat great food and celebrate other cultures shared in Latin America. Regular attendees enjoy the traditional music and dancing as one of the most common activities, and with a comfortable atmosphere you can see the majority of people wearing the Puerto Rican flag on their shirts.
Vino y ChocolateIt' was a beautiful day at the Holy Family Parish Hall December 2nd when the Vino y Chocolate event is celebrated. Table tops are magnificently decorated, food and wine are plentiful and attendees contribute to the abundance of gifts under the Christmas tree.
Vino y Chocolate was founded by Sister Alicia Cuaron and Romaine Pacheco with the intention of celebrating the holiday season with the community while raising money to benefit the Latina Safehouse. Attendees either bring gifts or have an opportunity to make a donation to help the women and children who have sought refuge at the Latina Safehouse. Latina Safehouse works to meet the needs of Latina Domestic Violence victims by removing barriers through culturally and linguistically competent services through advocacy and education. |