Denver’s Golden Triangle turned into a birthday block party Saturday, with a pancake line spilling down the street, live music bouncing between museums, and Colorado’s 150th anniversary getting a soundtrack from John Denver. The celebration brought a distinctly local mix of breakfast, history and singalong nostalgia to the heart of downtown.
History Colorado’s Colorado Day Community Fest began at 9 a.m. across blocks near the History Colorado Center, Central Library, and Denver Art Museum. The free event included a first-come, first-served pancake breakfast, performances, vendor booths, art installations, and complimentary museum admission, according to History Colorado.
The outdoor festival also featured a lowrider car show, artisan and Colorado Proud markets, food vendors, games, and family activities, Denver7 reported. Street programming was scheduled to wrap at 1 p.m., while the History Colorado Center, Center for Colorado Women’s History, and Denver Art Museum remained open until 5 p.m.
John Denver’s Guitar Became The Birthday Party’s Centerpiece
The most headline-friendly moment came when Boulder-born musician Isaac Slade performed “Take Me Home, Country Roads” and Colorado’s official state song, “Rocky Mountain High,” on a guitar that belonged to John Denver. Slade was backed by a choir and the crowd before joining Rootbeer Richie and Pleasure Prince, who also played guitars owned by the late Colorado icon, according to the Denver Gazette…