The 2009 Columbus Day Parade in Denver, Colorado

On Columbus Day, we celebrate Christopher Columbus' contribution to founding our country where we are free as Americans. Every year, Denver, Colorado holds events to help celebrate the occasion that is Columbus Day.

One of the events Denver, Colorado holds annually in order to celebrate Columbus Day is the Columbus Day Parade. This year, the Columbus Day Parade will be held on Saturday October 10^th and will start at approximately 10am. The parade will begin at the intersection of 15^th Street and Court Place and will end at 14^th Street and Broadway.

This year, several contests will take place before and during the parade as well. For instance, you may nominate the Parade King and Queen, the Italian of the Year, the Parade Starter, and the Grand Marshall. During the parade, there will be a float contest as well as a best T-shirt design contest. You may nominate individuals to win Parade King and Queen, Grand Marshall, Italian of the Year, and Parade Starter by visiting this website and clicking on, ""Parade Nominations," on the left-hand side of the page.

After the parade is over, there will also be a post-parade celebration. The celebration will be held at the Potenza Lodge Hall, located at: 1900 W. 38^th Avenue. Beer, soft drinks, and sausage sandwiches will be served at the celebration. You may also browse the Italian store and purchase Italian cheese, salami, and novelties. In addition, you may enter to win a raffle to win a prize of $1,000. The winner will be chosen at the post-parade celebration at 3pm. You may buy tickets in advance on-line, at the parade, or at the post-parade celebration. To buy tickets on-line, please visit the Denver Columbus Day Parade website here.

Columbus Day is an important celebration to our country and celebrates our history. I encourage you to attend the Columbus Day Parade in Denver, Colorado and the post-parade celebration that follows. I hope you enjoy the events!

Sources:

The Columbus Day Parade: Party at Potenza:

http://www.columbusdayparade.org/index.php/parade-celebration

The Columbus Day Parade: Columbus Day Parade:

http://www.columbusdayparade.org/

The Columbus Day Parade: Parade Route Information:

http://www.columbusdayparade.org/index.php/parade-route