# Denver Veterans Day Run, Festival and Parade at City Park

> Event for families in the Denver–Aurora–Centennial area (CO). Times are Mountain Time.

- When: Sat, Nov 14 · 8:15 AM – 2:30 PM
- Where: Denver City Park, 1700 North York St, Denver, CO 80206
- Ages: All ages
- Price: Run/ruck registration fee; parade viewing open to the public
- Organizer: Colorado Veterans Project
- Official page: https://www.denverveteransday.com/
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

The 17th annual Denver Veterans Day honors service members with a 5K/10K run/walk and 10K ruck in the morning, a parade at 10:30 a.m., and a festival with live music until 2:30 p.m.

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