Independents Day (nope – that’s not a typo) on July 21-23, 2023 is all about celebrating the local and independent businesses that make Colfax so special.
Enjoy specials and promotions from local businesses that are good for the entire weekend, so grab some friends and choose your own adventure on Colfax.
Don’t miss the pop-ups that are happening throughout the district from local artists and performers. From typewriter poetry to drag queen story time, there’s something for everyone.
Keep scrolling for more info on everything that’s happening throughout the weekend!
2023 Participating Businesses
Mention “Independents Day” to unlock these specials at local businesses July 21-23!
Use the map to plan your adventure or keep scrolling for a list.
Shopping + Retail
303 Boards
10% off for locals when you mention "Independents Day".
Balanced Root Apothecary
20% off house products when you mention "Independents Day".
Bound By Design
10% discount on body jewelry (no discount on piercing or tattoo procedures) when you mention "Independents Day".
City Records Comics + Toys
Get 50% off select key issues and GGC gems when you mention "Independents Day".
The Learned Lemur
Free Lemur tote bag and sticker with every $50+ purchase when you mention "Independents Day".
Food + Drink
Blush N Blu
BOGO blueberry or peach lemonade when you mention "Independents Day".
Bar Max
A free pickle shot - the best pickle shot you've ever had - with the purchase of a regular menu cocktail when you mention "Independents Day".
Bruz Off Fax
Happy hour priced beer ($1 off every beer on your whole tab) when you mention "Independents Day".
The Corner Beet
Buy one get one cocktails in the evenings all weekend when you mention "Independents Day".
Crazy Horse Bar
FREE 360 vodka shot with any purchase when you mention "Independents Day".
The DNVR Bar
$2 off all Breckinridge draft beers all weekend when you mention "Independents Day".
Doppio Coffee
10% off all purchases when you mention "Independents Day".
French for Sugar
Buy one, Get one FREE on all daily cupcakes (limit 6 cupcakes total per customer!) Friday and Saturday when you mention "Independents Day".
Illegal Pete's
Extended happy hour to 3-8pm! Beer Buckets – Three, 16oz Illegal Pete’s House beers for $15; PB&J for $6.50 (Pabst Blue Ribbon & shot of Jim Beam); Margaritas for $5.75
Kyu Ramen
Buy one get one free appetizers (same two items only) when you mention "Independents Day".
Lucky Noodles
$5 Singha, Sapporo beer, red and white wine. Thai iced tea $4.50 and $1 off dumplings when you mention "Independents Day".
Mora Pizza
Free garlic knots to anyone who mentions "Independents Day".
Nob Hill Inn
Shot of Jamison with a pint of PBR for $9 when you mention "Independents Day".
Pete's Kitchen
$1 mini pancakes all weekend when you mention "Independents Day".
Pete's Satire Lounge
$3 outlaw pints and $3 pickle shots all weekend when you mention "Independents Day".
Porchetta House
10% off your order when you mention Independents Day.
Savageau Coffee + Ice Cream
Buy 1 iced coffee, get one pastry half off when you mention "Independents Day".
Spices Cafe
Buy one breakfast croissant and get a second one of equal or greater value free when you mention "Independents Day".
The Squire Lounge
$5 Bionic Beaver (signature Squire drink); $2 off for Happy Hour when you mention "Independents Day".
Tight End Bar
$3 GAYtorade & COlorado Pride Shots; Friday: BOGO Happy Hour 3-8pm; Saturday: BOGO Happy Hour Noon-8pm. Sunday: $9 Deep Eddy Buckets of Beer, 5 for 3
The Urban Cookie
Urban Cookie sampler box. $5.79 each with assorted bite sized treats from The Urban Cookie when you mention "Independents Day".
X Bar
BOGO Happy Hour Friday and Saturday, 3pm.; Friday: Fresh Fridays – 10:30pm. Saturday: Cellblock M (Main Floor) – 10:30pm; Dirrty Dancing (Glow Lounge) 10pm. Sunday: #BrunchonColfax – Noon; Beer Bust – 4pm; THE HOUSE – 9 p.m.
Wellness + Fitness
The Gentlemen's Place Classic Barber Shop
Get 30% off any service when you mention "Independents Day".
Green Door Fitness
Personal Training discount for the weekend - No initiation $150, 10 sessions with a trainer normally $698 - This weekend $499 when you mention "Independents Day".
Rooted Heart Yoga & Wellness
Two weeks of yoga for $39 at the studio when you mention "Independents Day".
Wax + Lash
New customers - 50% off your first wax (excluding full back and full leg) when you mention "Independents Day".
2023 Pop-ups and Events
Art: Big Ass Maps Pop-up
Saturday, July 22 | 8am-noon
@ Doppio Coffee (1245 E Colfax #105)
Pop into Emily Burrowes’ (@bigassmaps on IG) pop-up shop at Doppio to get your hands on one of her amazing hand-drawn portraits of Colorado’s iconic landmarks. Framed and unframed prints are available.
Drag Queen Story Time
Saturday, July 22 | 10:30am-noon
@ French for Sugar (1201 E Colfax #103)
Bring your kids to see Shirley for a free story time at French for Sugar. No Kids? No problem, it’s just as fun for adults! Grab some tea, a sweet treat and settle in for storytime.
Custom Typewriter Poetry
Saturday, July 22 | 2-6pm
@ Bruz Off Fax (1495 York St.)
Get a custom poem on any topic – literally ANY topic – from local poet Michael Prince (@thepoetrycrow on IG) while enjoying a Bruz brew. Michael’s ability to turn any topic into a poetic masterpiece is truly something you don’t want to miss. The first 15 poems are free, $10 each after the first 15.
Summer Garden Party
Saturday, July 22 | 1-4pm
@ Flora House (1430 Race St.)
It's a Garden Party & you're invited! RSVP by email: hello@florahousedenver.com. Tour the house, meet the owners and innkeepers, and mingle with a few of your neighbors in this Victorian mansion, turned boutique hotel.