Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend: Events & Activities

Looking for ways to make the most of your Memorial Day weekend in Colorado? From parades and ceremonies to fun festivals and more, there’s something for everyone along the Front Range. Let’s honor and remember the brave who have served and are still serving our country. Check out our curated list of activities happening over Memorial Day weekend to celebrate this significant holiday.

AURORA

Colorado Remembers
May 23 | 8 am – 1 pm
A ceremony honoring Colorado’s fallen veterans with a pancake breakfast, activities, and military displays.
Location: Colorado Freedom Memorial | 756 Telluride St, Aurora 80011
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BOULDER

Bolder Boulder
May 25 | Times Vary
Join the 45th annual 10K race through Boulder neighborhoods with live music and entertainment.
Location: BolderBoulder Starting Line | Boulder 80301
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Boulder Creek Festival
May 22 – 25 | Times Vary
A festival featuring community arts and crafts, music stages, carnival rides, and food vendors.
Location: Starts at 1212 Canyon Blvd, Boulder 80302
(Boulder Creek from 9th Street to 14th Street between Canyon Blvd and Arapahoe Ave)
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COMMERCE CITY

Memorial Day Parade
May 25 | Parade Starts at 9:30 am
Colorado’s largest Memorial Day Parade with a preceding ceremony and post-parade entertainment.
Location: Parade Starts at Newport St & E 64th Ave, Commerce City 80022
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DENVER

Fort Logan Memorial Day Ceremony
May 25 | 11 am
A wreath laying ceremony with speeches, music, and a flyover.
Location: Fort Logan National Cemetery | 4400 W Kenyon Ave, Denver 80236
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Denver Arts Festival
May 23 – 24| 10 am – 6 pm (May 23) & 10 am – 5 pm (May 24)
A festival with some of Colorado’s and the nation’s best artists, plus live music and food.
Location: 8200 E 49th Pl, Denver 80238
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FORT COLLINS

Field of Honor
May 23 – 25 | Times Vary
A display of 500 American flags to honor heroes.
Location: Veterans Plaza | 2626 W Horsetooth Road, Fort Collins 80526
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Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Plaza
May 24 | 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
The main ceremony of the weekend,
Location: Veterans Plaza | 2626 W. Horsetooth Road, Fort Collins 80526
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