Metromix your Memorial Day

Big dogs on a big weekend

May 19, 2008

The sun is shining and it is time to get out an play. And who cares if you have a hangover on Monday? You have the day off so now you can be hungover on Tuesday too! Anytime you give Colorado an extra day of leisure, the state suddenly comes alive. Here are some of the best happenings around town for this long Memorial Day weekend, both outdoorsy and out of control.

What are you doing this weekend?
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Memorial Day Parade

Scout troops, color guards and other honorable veteran groups will march in the annual Denver Memorial Day Parade to commemorate America’s soldiers on Saturday, May 24 to kick off the long weekend.

Pedal the Platte

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REI Flagship store - 1416 Platte St. - Highlands

The Beckwourth Mountain Club's annual bike ride event is back and is an easy going alternative to some of the more advanced marathons going on around town in the recent weeks.

Cherry Creek Fresh Market

Cherry Creek Fresh Market

Bed Bath & Beyond parking lot - 2500 E 1st Ave # 3 - Denver

The Cherry Creek Farmers Market has become an outdoor staple in shopping for the best fruits, veggies and natural goodness in the city.

Splish Splash

Water World opens May 24th

Bolder Boulder

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Folsom Field - 2400 Colorado Ave. - Boulder

We like to look at it as a party, for us Coloradans, getting up at the butt-crack of dawn to go run 6.2 miles is a serious party.

Bolder Boulder Pasta Pasta

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Jill's Restaurant - St. Julien Hotel - 900 Walnut St. - Pearl Street / Downtown

Whether you need the carbs for running the race, or you are just a pasta fanatic, the "Bolder Boulder Pasta Pasta" is your stop for a meal this Sunday

Memorial Day weekend and the Boulder Creek Festival

The Boulder Creek Festival is back for its 21st annual celebration

7th Annual Denver Memorial Day Tango Festival

7th Annual Denver Memorial Day Tango Festival

Multiple Locations - Denver

What better way to get down this weekend than to really get down? The 7th Annual Denver Memorial Day Tango Festival is back and besides a little Buenos Aires-style foot tapping, it provides a grand way to socialize with other dancers from around the world, yes, world.

8th Annual Courtyard White Party

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- 1475 Lawrence St. - Central Business District

Metromix parties with sister of the MTV blonde bombshell, as Amy McCarthy and Arden B. throw a fashion show at 5°. If you already RSVP'd here on Metromix you get free admission!

Steve Aoki

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Bar Standard - 1037 Broadway - Capitol Hill

Celebrate the May/Gemini Birthday Party at Bar Standard with one of the country's top DJs as Metromix parties for the second night it a row. If you already RSVP'd here on Metromix you get free admission!

Memorial Day barbecue and Tequila Mockingbird

This Friday night, The Toad Tavern kicks off the holiday weekend just right—with a barbecue and the abso-fab Denver band, Tequila Mockingbirds.

BBQ at Larimer Lounge

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Larimer Lounge - 2721 Larimer St. - Denver

Many people use Memorial Day as a day to have fun, relax and listen to music. That is exactly what you can do today at the Larimer Lounge, they are having a Memorial Day barbecue with many bands playing throughout the day.

Festival of the Brewpubs and Memorial Day weekend beach party

pick Festival of the Brewpubs and Memorial Day weekend beach party

Arapahoe Basin - 28194 US Hwy 6 - Keystone

Beautiful views, beautiful ladies and beautiful beer.

Beta Grand Opening  Weekend

Bad Boy Bill, DVDJ Unique, James Zabiela and Danny Tenaglia, all some of the best DJs in the biz light up Denver's newest nightclub, Beta on four consecutive nights giving the weekend in the Mile High that much more credibility.

What are you doing this weekend?
We want to know. Click here to create your own Playlist of how to spend Memorial Day in Denver.

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