Denver, Colorado — City Information
City Facts
- Location
- Colorado, United States of America.
- Time Zone
- GMT - 7 (GMT - 6 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November).
- Electricity
- 110-120 volts AC, 60Hz; flat two-pin plugs are standard.
- Average January Temperatures
- - 6°C (43°F).
- Average July Temperatures
- 31°C (88F).
- Average Annual Rainfall
- 1,531mm (60.3 inches).
Cost of Living
| 1.00 GBP = 1.6 USD |
| 1.00 EUR = 1.41 USD |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
Special Events
National Western Stock Show and Rodeo
January
Denver Coliseum
Performances, parades, concerts and the opportunity to buy cowboy gear.
Website: www.nationalwestern.com
St Patrick's Day
March
Downtown
Parade.
Website: www.denverstpatricksdayparade.org
March Pow Wow
March
Denver Coliseum
The country's largest Native American gathering.
Website: www.denvermarchpowwow.org
Cinco de Mayo
May
Downtown
A celebration of Hispanic food and culture.
Annual Downtown Denver Festival of the Arts
May
The Fort
Features many of Colorado's finest visual artists.
Website: www.artfestival.com
Cherry Creek Arts Festival
Fourth of July weekend
Cherry Creek North
Outdoor art, live bands and an art zone featuring hands on opportunities.
Festival of Mountain and Plain ... A Taste of Colorado
Labor Day weekend
Civic Center Park
Food, carnival rides and live music.
Website: www.atasteofcolorado.com
Oktoberfest
September/October
Larimer Square
German beer festival.
Website: www.oktoberfestdenver.com
Great American Beer Festival
September/October
Denver Convention Center
Take the chance to sample up to 1,500 of the country's best beers.
Website: www.beertown.org
Starz Denver International Film Festival
November
Various venues
Movie stars throng the sidewalks at this annual event for the screening of new films.
Website: www.denverfilm.org
Parade of Lights
December
Downtown
Big parade of floats and bands to mark the start of the holiday season.
Website: www.denverparadeoflights.com
