Hold Your Horses! Is There Even a Parade in Denver Today?
Let's be honest, Denver. You're a fantastic city, but parades? We gotta up our game. Don't get me wrong, the National Western Stock Show's cattle drive in January is epic, and the 9NEWS Parade of Lights in December is a dazzling display of holiday cheer. But what about, you know, July?
Is there a parade happening today that doesn't involve twinkle lights or wrangling cows?
Sadly, as of today, July 8th, 2024, the parade pickings in Denver are slim. But fear not, fellow parade enthusiasts! Here's what you can do instead:
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- Channel your inner marching band: Grab some pots and pans, put on your dancing shoes, and have your own parade in your living room. Bonus points for convincing your neighbors to join in (they secretly want to, trust me).
- Dust off those detective skills: Search the internet for any hidden, underground parades happening today. Maybe there's a secret society of unicycle enthusiasts with a parade planned? The internet is full of surprises (and possibly cat videos, but that's a risk we're willing to take).
- Plan your own parade for tomorrow! Get creative, gather your friends and family, and celebrate...well, anything!
Because hey, who needs a reason to have a parade?
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But Wait, There's More! (Maybe)
While there aren't any official parades today, here are some resources to keep you in the parade loop for the future:
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- The Downtown Denver Partnership: They have a whole section dedicated to the parade route for the 9NEWS Parade of Lights. You can use it to plan your own route, or just admire the organizational skills of those folks [Downtown Denver Partnership website].
- The Denver Convention Center Calendar: This website is a goldmine for events happening in Denver. You might just stumble upon a future parade hiding amongst all the conventions [Denver Convention Center website].
FAQ: Parade Edition!
How to find out about upcoming parades in Denver?
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- Check out the websites of the Downtown Denver Partnership and the Denver Convention Center.
- Follow local event calendars and social media pages.
How to convince my neighbor to join my impromptu parade?
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- Offer them cookies.
- Promise them eternal parade glory.
- Play loud, festive music (but not too loud, you know, neighborly courtesy and all).
How to make my own parade route?
- Get creative!
- Think about what you want to see in your parade (unicycles? giant inflatable dinosaurs? the possibilities are endless!).
- Plan a route that's safe and doesn't disrupt traffic (unless you're planning a unicycle parade, then go wild!).
How to jazz up my living room parade?
Tip: Stop when you find something useful.
- Wear outrageous costumes (think mismatched socks and a colander hat, that kind of outrageous).
- Make signs with silly slogans ( "Honk if you love naps!" or "Free hugs for responsible parade participants!").
- Blast parade music (John Philip Sousa for the classics, or maybe some upbeat pop for a modern twist).
How to deal with the inevitable disappointment of there not being a parade today?
- Take a nap.
- Eat ice cream.
- Watch a parade video online.
- Remember, there's always next year (or tomorrow, if you manage to convince your neighbors)!
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