A group of kids in white are frozen in motion behind a woman in a yellow costume who's mid-lunge as she dances. They stand on asphalt, under a white tent; an audience can be seen in the background.

The Federal Theatre, on Federal Boulevard at 38th Avenue. June 20, 2025.

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Denver’s renovated Federal Theatre announces opening show and releases schedule

La Raza Park Day is back! Here’s how this Denver tradition was born

Westwood’s Danza Mexika camp is teaching a tradition kept secret for centuries

The newest mural by Leo Tanguma will be inside a northwest Denver school

Fall in love (platonically) with a gallery show highlighting Chicano artists curated by CU Denver students

Catch some Cinco culture at these Denver events this weekend

A guide to Denver’s Latino public art, in time for Hispanic Heritage Month

LOOK: Corky Gonzales’ archive at Denver Public Library preserves a record of resistance

“It’s going to be La Raza Park until I die”