La Piazza Dell'Arte

Every June historic Larimer Square shuts down to vehicle traffic to become a colorful Italian piazza, transformed by the work of professional, amateur and student artists who skillfully create chalk masterpieces on the city street. Theevent includes hand-made gelato and a wine-tasting tent, but the real fun is watching the artwork being created. It's a family-friendly event that goes on into the evening with special dinners held at some of the local restaurants.