The LowDown on LoDo: Jan. 6, 2026

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Beat The Blues Bash atop the D&F Tower

Fri., Jan. 9 | 7:00 PM–10:00 PM | D&F Tower, 1601 Arapahoe St. | GA $75 or VIP $125

Join Historic Denver for Beat the Blues Bash! General admission begins at 7:00 PM with access to the evening’s program, including remarks from Elizabeth Schlosser about her new book, Denver: The City and Its Art. Enjoy music, mingling, and light bites, while supporting Historic Denver’s preservation efforts through onsite giving opportunities in a vibrant setting. A VIP ticket includes earlier entry (6:00 PM), a copy of Elizabeth Schlosser’s new book and a meet-and-greet with Q&A with her, plus small bites and first access to the bar. Celebrate, connect, and toast above Denver’s skyline.


National Western Stock Show Parade

Thurs., Jan. 8 | Noon step-off | Along 17th Street from Wynkoop to Glenarm | Free

On Thursday, January 8, Pete Coors will lead the iconic parade, kicking off the start to the 120th National Western Stock Show. The parade will start at 12 noon outside Union Station and will march twelve blocks along 17th Street to Glenarm Place. Coors will guide the procession, which includes a spectacular array of more than 30 longhorn cattle, and horses and western wagons, through the streets of downtown Denver.


Stock Show Fair at McGregor Square

Thurs., Jan. 8 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Milepost Zero, 1601 19th St. | Free

Everyone is invited to the Stock Show Fair at McGregor Square following the parade along 17th street. McGregor Square goes western with McNicholas Miniatures therapy horses, music, western royalty, a food market, ice skating, and more. If you wear a cowboy hat you will get half off skating and a $10 Coors Light or Coors Banquet Beer & Shot at the Milepost Zero bar.

Prepare yourself for a rootin’ tootin’ good time!


Stock Show Jewelry Pop-Up at the Maven

Thurs., Jan. 8 | 4:00 PM | Lobby of the Maven, 1850 Market Street

The award-winning Maven Hotel is excited to host a jewelry pop-up to celebrate the return of the National Western Stock Show! Blushed Pink Boutique will be on-hand sharing build-your-own charm bracelets and permanent jewelry with a Western theme.


Stock Show Boot Scoot at Larimer Square

Thurs., Jan. 8 | 4:00 PM–7:00 PM | Larimer Square, 1400 block of Larimer St. | Free

Pull on your dancing boots and join us for an afternoon of Western-inspired fun in celebration of the National Western Stock Show. Enjoy line-dancing, drink specials, and a deejay to get you ready for rodeo season.


Scarpaletto’s Current Promotions

Throughout January | Scarpaletto, 1461 16th Street

In January, Scarpaletto is offering increasing discounts: 10% off your first item, 20% off a second item, and 30% off your third time. Sale merchandise is excluded.

Scarpaletto always offers military personnel 10% off their purchases.


Dry January (or Not) at Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar

Throughout January | Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar, 1539 17th Street 

Dry January

Reserve at Jax


Rockies Fest Coming Soon

Sat., Jan. 24 | 8:30 AM–3:00 PM | Larimer Square, 1400 block of Larimer St. | $10

Rockies Fest will feature player/coach autograph sessions, Q&A sessions, behind-the-scenes fan experiences, kids’ activities, Rockies Family Feud, Garage Sale, baseball card show, and many more exciting events and activities.

100% of ticket proceeds will benefit the Colorado Rockies Baseball Club Foundation, whose charitable focus benefits underprivileged and at-risk youth through various programs.

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