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Patio with a View
Where: Avanti F&B
When: July 2 - July 8
What: The food hall hosts happy hour from 2 to 6 p.m. before each Rockies game next week and will stay open until 1 a.m. July 3-7. Guests can enjoy food until 11 p.m. and specialty brunch cocktails through July 8. The rooftop patio is also a good spot to enjoy post-game fireworks away from the hubbub of LoDo.
All-American Pie Contest
Where: Family Jones House of Spirits
When: July 3 at 11 a.m.
What: In addition to serving a 200-foot ice cream sundae at the Highland 4th of July Parade and Family Picnic, Little Man is serving up a pie contest at this nearby distillery on Tuesday. Home bakers will be judged by local celebrity chefs for the title of best pie. For more information, potential contestants can email info@thinkgenerator.com.
All-Day Happy Hour
Where: Public School 303
When: July 4
What: Those looking for all-American meats without the pressures of grilling can stop by PS 303 for a $15 burger and beer combo.
Picnic Box Pick-Up
Where : The Bindery
When: July 4
What: On the mid-week holiday, guests can sip half-priced bottles of wine and explore a new happy hour from 2 p.m. until close. Those looking to pick up food on the way to a different adventure can purchase a picnic box or assortment of snacks from the empty lot in front of neighboring Prost. Call ahead to order takeaway items.
Food Truck Rally
Where: Stanley Marketplace
When: July 4 from 1 to 8 p.m.
What: The next Truck Stop: Food Truck Rally makes an appearance at the Aurora food hall on the Fourth of July, featuring bites from more than 20 trucks and $4 Independence Day-themed cocktails. Yes, there will be shade for guests to cool off under during the scorching week.
Rooftop Party
Where: 54thirty
When: July 4 from 4 to 11 p.m.
What: Denverites can head to the 20th floor of Le Méridien Denver Downtown for live music, giant Jenga, Pictionary, and all-American fare alongside cocktail specials in honor of the holiday. Drink offerings include the Free Fashioned, Frozen Brown Derby, and #ThatViewThough.
Fourth of July Cookout
Where: Uncorked Kitchen
When: July 4 from 6 to 9 p.m.
What: Those looking to keep their kitchens clean can head to Uncorked Kitchen for an elevated cookout ($210/pair!) on the restaurant’s patio. The menu includes fresh-fried potato chips, Texas-style barbecue ribs, and multiple daiquiris.