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GETTING DOWNTOWN
HOW TO GET TO 16TH STREET SUMMER KICKOFF
No matter where you're coming from in the city, getting to the 16th Street Summer Kickoff is easy!
Plan ahead to skip the traffic and stress! With the Rockies 5K and Outside Festival happening the same weekend, downtown will be buzzing. To avoid congestion and parking headaches, we recommend taking public transit, biking, hopping on a Bird or Lime scooter, or carpooling with friends.
PLANNING YOUR TRIP
Public Transportation | RTD Bus & Rail​
Transit: With stops located throughout downtown, including Union Station, Theater District/Convention Center, and Civic Center, bus and rail make it easy to get right to the heart of the Block Party – no parking hassles needed!
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MallRide: Due to event street closures, the 16th Street MallRide will be temporarily diverted to 15th and 17th Streets.
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Plan Your Trip: Use the RTD Trip Planner for personalized routes and schedules.​​​​​
Biking
Bike Lanes & Trails: Denver offers an extensive network of bike lanes and trails. To plan your ride, refer to the Denver Bike Map or Bike Street’s Low-Stress Bike Map.
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Bike Parking: Bike racks are available along most downtown streets. Other locations where bike racks can be found include Union Station, the Wellington Webb Building, and the McNichols Civic Center Building.​​
Micromobility ​
Shared Scooters & E-Bikes: Download the Bird or Lime apps on your iOS or Android device to get started!
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Parking: Please park scooters and bikes responsibly—away from streets and event areas. Do not block pedestrian paths or traffic flow. Parking shared devices on 16th Street is prohibited.
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Safety Tip: Always wear a helmet and follow local traffic laws. For more information, please visit Denver’s Shared Bike and Scooter program webpage.​​​​​​​​​
Car, Ridesharing & Taxis
Carpool: Share rides with friends to help reduce traffic congestion!
Reserve Parking: Use SpotHero, Parking.com, or other parking sites to find and reserve parking spots in advance.​​​​