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Sponsorship Opportunities 

For 70 years, the Downtown Denver Partnership has fostered trusted relationships with the city’s most influential civic and business leaders. Together, we create experiences that activate our streets, drive our economy and connect the people who shape our city.

Signature Events & Programs

Sponsor a Signature Event or Program if you want to make a memorable impression in front of a captive audience of Denver’s top business and civic leaders. These opportunities are marketed to our list of 6,000+ highly engaged individuals and are attended by active and prospective members of the Downtown Denver Partnership’s network of the 500 leading organizations with a stake in Downtown's success.

Signature Events

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Annual Meeting

October 16, 2025

This premier gathering of downtown's business and civic leaders delivers critical insights, bold ideas and unmatched visibility for sponsors ready to lead. 

Downtown Denver Awards

Returning April 2026

Celebrate the people and projects transforming our city. Sponsors of this beloved tradition align with the bold investments and civic leadership shaping our city's future.

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Colorado Startup Week

September 16-18, 2025

Fuel Colorado’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. This dynamic, multi-day experience connects sponsors with thousands of innovators, creators and disruptors shaping what’s next—right here in Downtown Denver.

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Signature Programs

Downtown Denver Leadership Program

February - November

Invest in our city's next generation of leaders. This influential program builds lasting relationships with rising changemakers across sectors—cultivating a pipeline of talent committed to Denver’s growth and vibrancy.

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City Scout

Fall 2026: Montréal

Travel with a cohort of civic and business leaders for immersive learning in a peer city. This year’s focus on art, placemaking and public space activation offers sponsors a unique platform for authentic engagement and shared discovery.

Urban Exploration

June 2026: Berlin

Be part of Denver’s most powerful learning experience. Sponsors join top public and private sector leaders for a deep dive into one of the world’s most dynamic cities—building connections and sparking ideas to bring home to Downtown Denver.

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Public Events & Public Space Activations

Sponsor a Public Event or Activation if you want to align your brand with making a bold, lasting impact in the heart of Denver. Our high-energy events attract thousands of residents and visitors to create unforgettable experiences that bring downtown to life. With promotion through our social media channels and impactful media partnerships, your brand will be widely and meaningfully seen.

9NEWS Parade of Lights

December 2026

Denver’s most cherished holiday tradition. With 250,000 in-person attendees in 2024 plus hundreds of thousands more telecast viewers, this festive kickoff to the season features dazzling floats, music and joy—offering sponsors a chance to be at the center of the magic.

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Summer on 16th Street

Summer 2026

Building upon the success of our 2025 Summer Kickoff, Summer on 16th Street brings 90+ days of activation to Downtown through music, markets, and more between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Bike to Work Day: Pedal for Pancakes

June 24, 2026

Downtown’s most popular station for this regional celebration of bike commuting. Engage directly with 500+ riders through giveaways, free breakfast and a surge of pedal-powered community spirit.

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Summer Beer Garden

June - September

A popular destination in the heart of downtown. With regular programming and consistent patrons, this space offers sponsors an opportunity to connect with a diverse and engaged audience in a casual, high-visibility setting.

Upper DownTUNES

June - September

A weekly lunchtime music series that activates 16th Street with live performances. Designed to encourage people to slow down and linger, this program offers sponsors a unique way to support local music and build a community feel in the heart of our city.

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Skyline Park Mini Pitch

Opening August 2025

Centered around the world's most popular sport, this dynamic public space is actively programmed to engage youth from across the region and will offer year-round opportunities for play, connection and sponsor-supported impact.

Ready to Be Seen Downtown?

We’re excited to explore sponsorship opportunities that align with your goals. Fill out the short interest form below, and a member of our team will reach out to start the conversation.

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