Five celebrations in Denver for Colorado Day on August 1

Colorado celebrates 149 years as a state Friday. Hundreds of events are scheduled across the state this weekend, but some fun celebrations are planned for the actual day too.

• Denver Union Station is hosting a party from 4–9 p.m. Friday featuring live music, dance performances and, with a $25 ticket, small bites and beverage pairings.
• Take a free tour of the Governor’s Residence at the Boettcher Mansion during its Colorado Day Open House Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
• LoDo’s Denver Milk Market is hosting a free Market Art Walk from 5–8 p.m. Friday featuring Colorado artists, live music and food vendors.
• Celebrations at the Center for Colorado Women’s History and History Colorado Center feature live performances, arts and crafts, food vendors and more, all for free.
• Stranahan’s Whiskey Distillery will host an all-day party Sunday with the release of a rare 12-year-old American single malt whiskey, food trucks, giveaways and live music.

Happy birthday, Colorado!