CU Denver Block Party

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Kick off the academic year with your fellow students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni and community friends at the annual CU Denver Block Party.

  • Lunch available for purchase from some of Denver's favorite food trucks
  • Exciting interactive games!
  • Photo ops with Milo the CU Denver Lynx
  • Activities, giveaways and more!

The CU Denver Block Party is a free and public annual back-to-school event connecting the campus community with city partners. This year’s event will be held on August 21, 2025 from 12 p.m.-3 p.m. on Lawrence Street between Speer Blvd. and 14th St., in what is referred to as the university’s “Education Corridor”.

Now entering its 13th year, and anticipating more than 3,000 participants, the CU Denver Block Party has rapidly become a must-attend event for anyone who lives, works or studies downtown. The Block Party showcases the endless opportunities that CU Denver has to offer in business, arts and media, public affairs, architecture, and education. Denver food trucks will be serving up delicious options for lunch.

When

Thursday, August 21, 2025
12pm - 3pm

Where

Lawrence Street between Speer & 14th Streets

Who

Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni, Community Members
Free Admission!


Sponsorships

CU Denver benefits from strong partnerships with local businesses and allows us to continue to offer this free, high-quality event to the public. Sponsorship provides the opportunity to not only promote your business, but also truly support an excellent community event and CU Denver. If you are interested in being a sponsor, please review the sponsorship packet and email the last page to Events@ucdenver.edu.

Sponsorship Packet





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