Press Releases https://www.denver.org/articles/ Press Releases Wed, 31 Jan 2024 23:51:56 +0000 Tim Howard Joins Colorado Dignitaries to Pitch FIFA Delegation on Why Denver Should Host World Cup https://www.denver.org/articles/post/tim-howard-joins-colorado-dignitaries-to-pitch-fifa-delegation-on-why-denver-should-host-world-cup/ https://www.denver.org/articles/post/tim-howard-joins-colorado-dignitaries-to-pitch-fifa-delegation-on-why-denver-should-host-world-cup/#comments https://www.denver.org/articles/post/tim-howard-joins-colorado-dignitaries-to-pitch-fifa-delegation-on-why-denver-should-host-world-cup/ Thu, 28 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0600

Mile High City among final U.S. cities vying for 10 spots to host World Cup matches in 2026

DENVER, CO – October 26, 2021 – A coalition of Colorado community and business leaders were joined yesterday by Tim Howard, former Colorado Rapids goalie and

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Denver Launches Effort to Confirm The Mile High City Among FIFA Men’s World Cup Host Cities in 2026 https://www.denver.org/articles/post/denver-launches-effort-to-confirm-the-mile-high-city-among-fifa-mens-world-cup-host-cities-in-2026/ https://www.denver.org/articles/post/denver-launches-effort-to-confirm-the-mile-high-city-among-fifa-mens-world-cup-host-cities-in-2026/#comments https://www.denver.org/articles/post/denver-launches-effort-to-confirm-the-mile-high-city-among-fifa-mens-world-cup-host-cities-in-2026/ Thu, 11 Jul 2019 12:00:00 -0600

Following the U.S. Women’s National Team’s return from another FIFA Women’s World Cup Championship in France, the Colorado Soccer Association, which represents nearly 70,000 youth and adult soccer players across the state, is helping to mobilize a

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Sports in the City: 2019 to Be a Blockbuster Year for Sports in Denver https://www.denver.org/articles/post/sports-in-the-city-2019-to-be-a-blockbuster-year-for-sports-in-denver/ https://www.denver.org/articles/post/sports-in-the-city-2019-to-be-a-blockbuster-year-for-sports-in-denver/#comments https://www.denver.org/articles/post/sports-in-the-city-2019-to-be-a-blockbuster-year-for-sports-in-denver/ Mon, 04 Feb 2019 14:00:00 -0700

Denver is an outdoor city full of urban adventure, and that spirit is reflected in the city’s passion for sports – professional, amateur and recreational. The Mile High City is home to seven professional sports teams; and these teams and their

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Denver Hosts First-Ever UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup Finals in N. America & BARBEGAZI Winter Festival https://www.denver.org/articles/post/ice-climbing-world-cup-finals-barbegazi-festival/ https://www.denver.org/articles/post/ice-climbing-world-cup-finals-barbegazi-festival/#comments https://www.denver.org/articles/post/ice-climbing-world-cup-finals-barbegazi-festival/ Thu, 31 Jan 2019 16:00:00 -0700

For the first time ever in North America, the world’s top men and women ice climbers will compete in the UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup Finals. From February 22-24, in downtown Denver’s Civic Center Park, onlookers can watch elite athletes compete for

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DENVER SELECTED AS ONE OF THE HOST VENUES FOR 2019 CONCACAF GOLD CUP https://www.denver.org/articles/post/denver-2019-concacaf-gold-cup/ https://www.denver.org/articles/post/denver-2019-concacaf-gold-cup/#comments https://www.denver.org/articles/post/denver-2019-concacaf-gold-cup/ Thu, 17 May 2018 14:00:00 -0600

The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf) today announced that Sports Authority Field at Mile High will be one of the 15 venues in 13 U.S. metropolitan cities that will welcome the 2019 edition of the

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2018 CALENDAR OF SIGNATURE EVENTS: DENVER, COLORADO https://www.denver.org/articles/post/2018-calendar-of-signature-events/ https://www.denver.org/articles/post/2018-calendar-of-signature-events/#comments https://www.denver.org/articles/post/2018-calendar-of-signature-events/ Fri, 15 Dec 2017 15:00:00 -0700

2018 Blockbuster Exhibitions and Events

  • Her Paris: Women Artists in the Age of Impressionism (through January 14, 2018) – Her Paris: Women Artists in the Age of Impressionism is a traveling exhibition organized by the American Federation of Arts
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Bikes, Bands and Beer: New, World-Class Pro Cycling Race and Block Party Highlight the Best https://www.denver.org/articles/post/new-pro-cycling-race-and-block-party/ https://www.denver.org/articles/post/new-pro-cycling-race-and-block-party/#comments https://www.denver.org/articles/post/new-pro-cycling-race-and-block-party/ Fri, 28 Jul 2017 08:00:00 -0600

Bikes, Bands and Beer: New, World-Class Pro Cycling Race and Block Party

Highlight the Best of Denver on an International Stage

Debut event turns Denver’s colorful River North neighborhood into a block party featuring

the Colorado Classic finish

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Sports in the City: Denver To Host International Events and Traditional Classics https://www.denver.org/articles/post/denver-sports-host-international-traditional-events/ https://www.denver.org/articles/post/denver-sports-host-international-traditional-events/#comments https://www.denver.org/articles/post/denver-sports-host-international-traditional-events/ Wed, 31 May 2017 11:00:00 -0600

With seven professional sports teams, more than 300 days of sunshine and the Rocky Mountains as its playground, Denver is known as a sports and recreation capital. This summer, The Mile High City will take its reputation as a top sports destination

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2017 CALENDAR OF SIGNATURE EVENTS: DENVER, COLORADO https://www.denver.org/articles/post/2017-calendar-of-signature-events/ https://www.denver.org/articles/post/2017-calendar-of-signature-events/#comments https://www.denver.org/articles/post/2017-calendar-of-signature-events/ Mon, 20 Feb 2017 13:00:00 -0700

Quick Links by Month:

Ongoing Events/Blockbuster Exhibitions

2017 Blockbuster Exhibitions and Events

  • Star Wars™ and the Power of Costume (through April
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Denver Scores with Summer Sports Events and Attractions https://www.denver.org/articles/post/summer-sports-events-and-attractions-2016/ https://www.denver.org/articles/post/summer-sports-events-and-attractions-2016/#comments https://www.denver.org/articles/post/summer-sports-events-and-attractions-2016/ Wed, 25 May 2016 14:00:00 -0600

As home to seven professional sports teams, more than 300 days of sunshine and endless opportunities to watch or participate in sporting events, Denver is considered a top sports destination. This summer, The Mile High City will host several new

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