WHAT ARE THE MOST POPULAR ST. PATRICK’S DAY FESTIVITIES IN DENVER?
When the snow starts to recede on mountain tops, when the residents of Denver start to talk about the championship aspirations of the Nuggets and Avalanche, and when the sun spends as much time above than below the horizon, we have reached one of the most celebrated days of the year.
We have reached St. Patrick’s Day.
Rich in tradition, St. Patrick’s Day touches all the retirement communities in Denver by offering a diverse set of special events. At our assisted living facility in Denver, Colorado, we help residents get the most out of St. Patrick’s Day by promoting the most popular special events.
Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Taking place the day before St. Patrick’s Day on March 16, the Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade has set the tone for the holiday since the first parade held in 1962. Celebrating the deep love the city has for Irish culture, the Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade starts on Wynkoop Street at 19th Avenue before turning southeast on 17th Avenue. Marching bands, juggling acts, and national dignitaries highlight the procession that receives local television coverage. Because Mother Nature is capable of bringing along any type of weather, make sure you wear the right apparel for this special event.
Irish Denver Bus Tour
The History Colorado Center hosts the Irish Denver Bus Tour, which showcases Irish culture in a wide variety of ways. Denver’s allure during the Gold Rush attracted people from many different cultures, with the Irish representing one of the pillars of the rapidly growing community. Irish legends such as Margaret Brown and J. K. Mullen made profound impacts on the changing identity of Denver as more than a railway stop for tourists heading to the West Coast.
Annual Olde Town Arvada St. Patrick’s Day Festival
One of the themes of the activities our residents participate in concerns involving the rest of the family joining in on the fun. There is no better family-friendly special event organized by our senior living center in Denver than the Annual Olde Town Arvada St. Patrick’s Day Festival. Everyone becomes Irish on this day, as the free admission street festival features live music and a bustling kids zone, as well as more than 70 vendors that include food trucks and booths where adults can enjoy locally crafted beers.
Family Day Out: St. Patty’s Day Celebration
Held at the Uncorked Kitchen & Wine Bar in Centennial, this event allows attendees to celebrate the rich Irish culture found in the Denver area by baking and cooking in a group setting. Some of the food served at the St. Patty’s Day Celebration include classic Irish Beef Stew and Dried Fruit and Chocolate Stout Cookies with raspberry. You and your family get to take home all the food that you make together.
Celtic Awakening
Perhaps no other St. Patrick’s Day event in Denver captures the spirit of the day any better than the Celtic Awakening held at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts. What deep and mysterious secrets does the ancient forest of Reenoe Beach hold? What long-forgotten language unlocks the secret to a sacred music ritual that involves brass, bagpipes, and colorful dancing routines? Several local entertainment groups highlight the Celtic Awakening, such as the Denver Brass and Colorado Emerald Society Pipes & Drums. As an assisted living and memory care facility, MorningStar at Observatory Park is recognized as one of the best retirement communities in Denver. Discover why our senior living center receives positive reviews by scheduling a tour today.