The Centennial State celebrates its 143rd birthday on Thursday with a free event at .
From alpacas to mascots to trivia with Smokey Bear, there will be more than 20 attractions. Oh, and who can forget the balloons, birthday cake, a bounce house, live music, Folklorico Dancers and story time at this carnivalesque gathering fit for an entire state.
This year’s Colorado Day celebration includes a first-time outdoor block party. No word yet on when the “Happy Birthday” song will be sung.
The event is free and open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., although the block party closes at 2:30 p.m. No advance registration is required. Covered parking is available in the (enter from 12th Avenue between Broadway and Acoma) or will bring you right to the museum’s doorstep. is located at 1200 Broadway.
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