Rad Things (to) Do - 2024 Preview

Austin Nettleton

就这样，2023年几周后就要结束了，这是多么美好的一年啊. 丹佛掘金队以压倒性的方式赢得了他们的第一个NBA总冠军. 黄金时间来到博尔德，科罗拉多大学布法罗队聘请德恩·桑德斯担任该校橄榄球队的主教练, bringing a national spotlight the area has seldom seen before. The Denver Broncos finally remembered how to win football games, 他们可能会在2024年初出人意料地进入季后赛. 所有这一切的头条新闻可能是丹佛有史以来最大的演唱会，泰勒·斯威夫特的到来, 在Mile High体育场售罄的Empower Field演出了她最热门的两晚, singlehandedly boosting the region’s economy by millions of dollars.

After years of uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2023年感觉像是第一个正常的一年，或者是最正常的一年. 2024 is shaping up to be yet another great year of sports, concerts, festivals and events around the Denver metro area, RTD在这里给你带来这个特别的预览版 Rad Things (to) Do in 2024!

As you begin planning for the year ahead, check out all of the currently announced concerts, events, sports, 在RTD站或车站步行即可到达的地方举办各种节日活动, 并请务必继续阅读每个月的Rad事情(要做)，以获得围绕RTD服务区发生的事件的详细细分.

Notable sporting events

Jan. 9-10点:职业公牛骑手彭德尔顿威士忌之旅在丹佛体育馆滑出

想象一下，你骑着一辆山地车，沿着一条非常有技术含量的双黑钻步道高速行驶. Every rock, 小路上的树根和颠簸正尽最大努力让骑手以壮观的方式飞离自行车. Now imagine that same feeling, but on an enraged 2,这头重达5000磅的庞然大物，一心想把它的骑手送上月球，然后毫无悔意地返回. 这就是职业公牛骑手(PBR)彭德尔顿威士忌速度巡回赛的35名崭露头角的骑手在1月9日举行的国家西部马术展(National Western Stock Show)的滑道上摔倒时将试图避免的事情. 9-10 at the Denver Coliseum.

For eight seconds each, these young athletes will be, quite literally, 为了有机会参加5月在阿灵顿举行的PBR世界总决赛，他们不惜一切代价, Texas, and make the leap to PBR’s premier tour, Unleash the Beast. Don’t miss the action and drama of the PBR Chute Out. Get tickets today at http://pbr.com/tickets.

The Denver Coliseum is a short walk away from 48th & Brighton·National Western Center Station via the N Line.

Feb. 9-11: Monster Jam at Ball Arena

What would happen if kaiju such as Godzilla, 《mg冰球突破豪华版试玩网站》和《冰球突破豪华版试玩》实际上是巨型卡车，能够完成10分不可能完成的任务.5-foot tall, 12,000-pound, 1,500-horsepower truck? See the answer when Monster Jam roars into town at Ball Arena Feb. 9-11.

Monster Jam巡演的丹佛站带来了像掘墓人这样的乐队, Megalodon, El Toro Loco and ThunderROARus, among others, 车手们将在竞技场锦标赛西部赛区争夺积分，并前往英格尔伍德举行的第23届Monster Jam世界总决赛, California, in May. 当这些巨大的交通工具表演无视物理定律和重力的特技时，你会感到惊讶. Get tickets at http://www.monsterjam.com/en-US/tickets.

Can’t make this one or simply can’t get enough of Monster Jam action? 野兽咆哮进入授权领域在一英里高体育场4月27日为体育场冠军东部分区摊牌.

April 4: Colorado Rockies Home Opener

Let’s face it, last season was a stinker. It does not get much worse than a 100-loss season. 然而，科罗拉多落基山脉的忠实信徒们，在地平线上有很多希望. The Texas Rangers had a 100-loss season just two seasons ago. Now, they are World Series champions. Could the Rockies, too, make it deep into the MLB postseason?

4月4日，当落基队在库尔斯球场主场迎战坦帕湾光芒队时，他们将展现出进入季后赛的良好氛围和想法. Get tickets at http://www.mlb.com/rockies/tickets.

Coors Field is a short walk from Union Station. 搭乘任何开往联合车站的公共汽车或火车，享受另一场精彩的主场揭幕战.

5月4日:Monster Energy AMA Supercross在Mile High Stadium的Empower Field举行

2024怪兽能源AMA超级交叉赛季的倒数第二轮比赛将于5月4日回到丹佛野马队的主场. 去年的丹佛之旅使450SX四人冠军争夺战在切斯·塞克斯顿之间达到了沸点, Cooper Webb, Ken Roczen and Colorado’s own Eli Tomac. 现在，随着2023年250SX的到来，澳大利亚超级巨星杰特·劳伦斯向450SX冠军跃进, 在2024年的丹佛站，五人冠军之争可能不是不可能的.

不要错过的戏剧和行动，只有怪物能量AMA超级交叉可以带来. Get your tickets at http://www.supercrosslive.com. Mile High Stadium的Empower Field可通过Mile High Station的Empower Field的E线和W线进入.

May 18-19: Colfax Marathon Weekend

The Colfax Marathon is a marquee event for the Denver area: 20,000 runners descend upon Denver’s historic Colfax Avenue for a 26.2-mile romp through the city’s cultural heart. The route takes athletes through City Park, Empower Field at Mile High Stadium, Sloan’s Lake and even Denver Fire Station #1!

While the marathon is the main event, 对于那些喜欢短距离跑步的人来说，还有很多其他的比赛. 5月18日星期六，跑步者可以在城市公园周围参加科尔法克斯5K. On Sunday, May 19, 参赛者可以选择参加马拉松以外的几个距离, including the urban 10 miler, marathon relay and the half marathon.

Early bird registration is open through Jan. 2. Up for the challenge? Register today at http://www.runcolfax.org.

在比赛日乘坐20号和40号公路前往科罗拉多大道/23大道，方便前往城市公园. As with past Colfax Marathons, 为不影响赛事，路线上或附近的RTD服务可能会中断. 有关相关中断的更多细节将在活动临近时提供.

May 25: BOLDERBoulder 2024

博尔德最好的阵亡将士纪念日传统将在5月25日再次回归! The BOLDERBoulder is an annual 10K run through the heart of Boulder. Over 40,000名参赛者从30街和核桃街蜿蜒而行，到达福尔索姆球场足球场的终点线.

Registration is open at http://www.bolderboulder.com. RTD客户可以乘坐20号公路或BOLT到28街/阿拉帕霍大道. 请注意，道路将于当天封闭，影响该地区的RTD巴士路线. 有关封闭道路及绕行路线的详情将于活动当日公布. RTD客户应该计划赶上尽可能早的发车，以尽量减少干扰.

TBD: Denver Broncos Home Opener

而野马队继续爬出他们本赛季早些时候挖的洞，让拉塞尔用简易烤箱做饭, it is never too early to look forward to the 2024 season. 请继续关注丹佛野马队的社交媒体，了解赛程通知. RTD将永远在这里提供野马忠实的游戏通过E和W线.

TBD: Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche Home Openers

这仅仅是几个月前掘金走上硬木和Avs走上冰上, but next season will be here in a flash! 主场揭幕战的官方日期还没有确定，但请关注2024年晚些时候的细节.

Notable Concerts

2023年对音乐会来说绝对是梦幻般的一年，而2024年将与之匹敌. 丹佛将会有各种类型的流行表演, from the likes of Drake and J. Cole to the Foo Fighters to Bad Bunny and Madonna.

For a full list of concerts and events announced to this point, 查看以下各场所的网站，并在每个月的第一周关注“Rad Things (to) Do”.

Empower Field at Mile High Stadium

  1. 6月14-15日:Zach Bryan(乡村音乐)-“Zach Bryan ' s ' The Quittin ' Time '巡演”
    1. Supporting acts: Sierra Ferrell and Levi Turner (country)
  2. June 20: Rolling Stones (rock) – “Hackney Diamonds Tour”
  3. June 27-28: Morgan Wallen (country) – “One Night at a Time 2024”
    1. Supporting acts: Jon Pardi, Nate Smith and Bryan Martin (country)
  4. 7月27日:肯尼·切斯尼和扎克·布朗乐队(乡村)-“太阳下山2024巡演”
    1. Supporting acts: Megan Moroney and Uncle Kracker (country)
  5. Aug. 3: Foo Fighters (rock)
    1. Supporting acts: Pretenders and Mammoth WVH (rock)

Ball Arena

  1. Jan. 18-19: Drake and J. Cole (hip-hop/rap)
  2. Feb. 5: Tool (progressive metal)
  3. Feb. 13: Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull and Ricky Martin (Latin/pop)
  4. Mar. 19: Madonna (pop)
  5. Mar. 20: Bad Bunny (Latin/pop)
  6. April 4: Tim McGraw (country)
  7. May 18: Gabriel Iglesias (comedy)
  8. May 21: Melanie Martinez (pop/alternative)
  9. June 25: Foreigner and Styx with John Waite (rock)
  10. June 27: Blink-182 (pop punk/punk rock)
  11. 6月28日:New Kids on the Block与Paula Abdul和DJ Jazzy Jeff(流行/嘻哈)
  12. July 18 and 20: AJR (alternative)
  13. July 19: Niall Horan (pop)
  14. July 30: Olivia Rodrigo (pop rock)
  15. July 31: Alanis Morissette (pop)
  16. Oct. 19: Iron Maiden (metal)
  17. TBD: Aerosmith (rock)

Coors Field

  1. Sept. 6: Kane Brown (country/pop) – “In The Air Tour”
    1. Supporting acts: Bailey Zimmerman, Locash and RaeLynn (country)
  2. Sept. 7: Green Day (punk rock/pop punk) – “The Saviors Tour”
    1. Supporting acts: Smashing Pumpkins (alternative rock), Rancid (punk) and The Linda Lindas (punk/alternative)
  3. Sept. 8: Def Leppard (glam metal) and Journey (rock)
    1. Supporting act: Cheap Trick (rock)

Mission Ballroom

  1. Feb. 8: Neck Deep (pop punk)
    1. Supporting acts: Drain, Bearings and Higher Power
  2. April 7: Peter Frampton (rock) – “Never Ever Say Never Tour”
  3. May 25: Two Door Cinema Club (alternative)
    1. Supporting act: Day Wave (alternative)
  4. June 11: Tesla (rock/metal) – “Keepin’ It Real Tour 2024”
  5. June 12: Taking Back Sunday (emo) – “North America 2024”
    1. Supporting act: Citizen (pop punk/Midwest emo)

Fillmore Auditorium

  • Feb. 23: Ludacris (hip-hop/rap)
    • Supporting act: DJ Infamous (hip-hop/rap)
  • 3月3日:Beartooth(金属核/硬摇滚)-“北美巡演2024”
    • Supporting acts: The Plot In You (metalcore), Invent Animate (metalcore) and Sleep Theory (hard rock)
  • 3月8日:切尔西·卡特勒“The Beauty Is Everywhere”北美巡演”
    • Supporting act: Yoke Lore (alternative/indie)
  • March 9: Brett Young (country) – “Dance With You”
  • 3月20日:碱性三人组(朋克摇滚/情绪摇滚)-“Blood, Hair and Eyeballs - The Tour”
  • March 22: Busta Rhymes (hip-hop/rap) – “Blockbusta Tour 2024”
  • April 20: Starset (hard rock) – “Immersion: The Final Chapter”
  • June 2: Madison Beer (pop) – “The Spinnin’ Tour”
    • Supporting act: Charlotte Lawrence (pop)

Notable Festivals, Parades and Events

Jan. 6-21: National Western Stock Show at the National Western Complex

The premier livestock, 美国的牛仔竞技和马术表演于1月15日再次回到国家西部建筑群. 6-21. For 16 days, enjoy a celebration of the agriculture industry with rodeos, educational opportunities, horse and livestock shows, equestrian competitions and the Xtreme Dogs Show.

All the activity kicks off Jan. 4 with the National Western Stock Show Parade, which has traveled through downtown Denver since the 1960s. 游行中午从联合车站开始，沿着17街一直到格兰姆广场. 来看看所有的牲畜和马匹，它们将在17街小跑!

国家西部股票展可以通过N线在48街和布莱顿·国家西部综合站到达, 游行可以乘坐任何开往联合车站的公共汽车或火车前往. 请注意，由于游行，路线和线路将绕行和暂停, 因此，请务必关注RTD网站，了解游行相关干扰的详细信息. And, watch for RTD’s participation in the parade!

Feb. 9: Park Affair Women’s Snowboard Clinic at Eldora Mountain Resort

公园事件是一个巡回女性唯一的滑雪板诊所，鼓励女性通过动作运动打破界限, and on Feb. 9, the clinic comes to Eldora. 所有技术水平的参与者都可以向世界上最好的职业女性滑雪板运动员学习，度过充满进步和赋权的一天. Learn more at http://www.parkaffair.com and catch the Route NB to Eldora!

March 1-3: Subaru WinterFest

斯巴鲁与埃尔多拉又合作了一年，将其冬季嘉年华带到Front Range. March 1-3, take the Route NB up to Eldora to enjoy three days of live music, food, brews and shredding! Visit http://www.eldora.com for details on the event.

March 16: Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade

谁能想到丹佛会有一个最受欢迎的圣. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the country? Denverites know how to celebrate St. Patty’s Day, and 2024 will be no exception. Among the slew of bars, pubs and breweries having their own St. Patty’s Day celebrations, the annual Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade marches through downtown on March 16. 乘坐任何开往联合车站的公共汽车或火车或任何开往市民中心车站的公共汽车来享受庆祝活动, and please consider using RTD if partaking in the “festivities.”

March 23: Timbers Classic Rail Jam

是时候在埃尔多拉山度假胜地举办一年一度的木材经典铁路Jam了. The Timbers Classic Rail Jam is the Front Range’s premier rail jam, 将丹佛地区最优秀的业余滑雪者和单板滑雪爱好者带到埃尔多拉，为堆叠足球和赢得大奖的机会而投掷. Be sure to keep an eye on Eldora’s website and social accounts for details on how to enter. 一定要在拥堵当天乘坐NB公路前往度假村.

June 24-25: Denver PrideFest

美国最大的LGBTQIA+文化庆祝活动之一将于6月回归! Denver PrideFest is a free, two-day celebration that draws over 500,000 people of all sexual orientations, genders and races alike to Civic Center Park, steps away from Civic Center Station. Attendees come together to participate in fun and inclusive events, including the Pride 5K, live music performances, art, food, drinks and family-friendly activities, all capped off by the famous Denver Pride Parade on June 25. For more information, visit http://www.denverpride.org.

Oct. 10-12: Great American Beer Festival

北美最大的啤酒节将于10月在科罗拉多会议中心举行. For two days, sample brews from 500 of the United States’ finest breweries, including many from Colorado. 别忘了这是一场比赛，所以在离开之前一定要投票!

Heading to the festival? 请将车钥匙留在家中，并有指定的司机，或使用即时送货服务. The D, H线和L线在剧院区·会议中心站直达会议中心, 并可经由免费购物中心转乘至文娱中心及联合车站. Mobile tickets can be purchased directly in the RTD Mobile Tickets, Uber and Transit apps for seamless commuting.

Dec. 31: Decadance 2024

While Decadance 2023 is still just over a week out, 考虑2024年在科罗拉多会议中心举行的年终EDM庆祝活动永远不会太早! 请在2024年晚些时候关注日期、艺术家阵容等细节.

TBD: Denver Oktoberfest

丹佛不是一座德国城市，但在9月的两个周末，它也可以是一座德国城市. 20街和公园大道之间的拉里默街变成了一个微型德国, featuring German eats, live music, stein hoisting and, of course, plenty of that frothy lager goodness.

Dates for the 2024 event have yet to be announced, so keep an eye on http://thedenveroktoberfest.com for details later in the year. To get to the event, Routes 8, 38, 52 and RX serve the closest stops. Additionally, the event is a 10-minute walk from Union Station. 我们强烈建议参加者将钥匙留在家中，并考虑使用即时传输服务出席活动.

TBD: Global Dance Festival at Empower Field at Mile High Stadium

最大的电子舞曲(EDM)庆典将于2024年在Mile High体育场的Empower Field举行. While details are still being kept under wraps for the 2024 offering, 2023’s festival brought in some of EDM’s most famous acts, such as Alan Walker, Bear Grillz, Borgore, Deorro, Kaskade, Deadmau5 and Zedd.

Stay tuned for details on the 2024 festival by visiting http://www.globaldancefestival.com. 不要担心停车的问题，搭乘E线和W线到Mile High Station的Empower Field!

TBD: Juneteenth Music Festival

Every Juneteenth weekend, 韦尔顿街变成了一个为期数天的庆祝黑人文化和激进主义的六月音乐节. 成千上万的人前往丹佛历史悠久的五点社区接受教育, activism, art and great music. 2024年奥运会的细节尚未公布，敬请关注 http://www.juneteenthmusicfestival.com for dates, lineups and more. 通过43号公路在唐宁街30号站可以很容易地到达音乐节.

TBD: 9News Parade of Lights

The jolliest of Mile High traditions is slated to return in 2024. 在西部山区举行最著名的节日游行，庆祝节日的正式开始! Keep an eye out for details later in 2024. When the time comes, RTD公司很乐意为顾客提供从市民中心站或联合站出发的公共汽车或火车接送服务.

By Austin Nettleton