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Activity Central Business District, Downtown Denver & 16th Street

Downtown Denver New Year's Eve Fireworks

An activity in Central Business District, Downtown Denver & 16th Street, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: 9 p.m. and midnight.

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Why go

Free fireworks launched from downtown rooftops at 9 p.m. and midnight, best seen along 16th Street.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Downtown Denver & 16th Street, alongside 3 places to eat, 2 bars & cafés and 1 sight. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Larimer Square and Larimer Square.

Type
Activity · Nightlife
Neighborhood
Central Business District
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
9 p.m. and midnight

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond Downtown Denver & 16th Street. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Larimer Square

    Denver's oldest block, Victorian storefronts under strung lights with bars, restaurants and shops.

    Shopping · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Larimer Square

    Denver's oldest block, lined with Victorian buildings, string lights, shops and restaurants.

    Shopping · Denver · 0.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Rioja

    Jennifer Jasinski's Mediterranean restaurant on Larimer Square, open since 2004.

    Food · 0.2 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Sam's No. 3

    Diner institution since 1927, known for big breakfasts and green chile.

    Food · Denver · 0.2 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Denver Union Station

    Restored 1914 rail station whose Great Hall holds the Terminal Bar and the Cooper Lounge mezzanine bar.

    Drinks · 0.4 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Denver Union Station

    Restored 1914 rail hall with bars, shops and a lounge-like Great Hall at the heart of LoDo.

    Sight · Denver · 0.4 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Downtown Denver New Year's Eve Fireworks is a stop on our Denver New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Downtown Denver & 16th Street

Downtown Denver New Year's Eve Fireworks is our only activity pick in Downtown Denver & 16th Street; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Downtown Denver & 16th Street guide.

When to go: weather by month, based on Denver

Our climate figures for Downtown Denver & 16th Street come from nearby Denver. Average daily highs in Denver run from 44°F in December to 92°F in July; July is usually the wettest month. For Downtown Denver New Year's Eve Fireworks itself, we suggest: 9 p.m. and midnight.

Modelled monthly averages for Denver from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Denver weather by month (covers Downtown Denver & 16th Street).

Getting there

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Coordinates
39.74861, -104.99667
Destination
Downtown Denver & 16th Street, Colorado

Downtown Denver New Year's Eve Fireworks: quick answers

How much time do you need at Downtown Denver New Year's Eve Fireworks?

Plan on about an hour at Downtown Denver New Year's Eve Fireworks. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Downtown Denver New Year's Eve Fireworks?

Our pick: 9 p.m. and midnight. Insider tip: The stretch between Tremont Place and Arapahoe Street fills first; arrive 45 minutes early for the midnight show.

Is Downtown Denver New Year's Eve Fireworks free?

Yes, we list Downtown Denver New Year's Eve Fireworks as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Which TripsCircle routes include Downtown Denver New Year's Eve Fireworks?

Downtown Denver New Year's Eve Fireworks appears on Denver New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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