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Get spooky with us at Boo n’ Brew!
Boo n’ Brew is just around the corner! On Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, this annual event will take over Colfax Avenue between Josephine and Colorado Blvd.
The event is two parts – one-part Kids and Family fun and one-part Adult self-led Halloween bar crawl. From 1-4pm, Colfax will come alive with the cutest costumed kiddos, a family-friendly block party, complete with trick-or-treating at more than 20 Colfax businesses, live music, pumpkin decorating, food and drink specials and MORE!
Later that day, Boo n’ Brew welcomes back the adults (or maybe just don’t ever leave?!), for a spooktacular bar/restaurant crawl. Participating businesses will offer the best drink specials in town, live music, costume contests and more.
Stay tuned for a list of participating businesses, event schedule, scavenger hunt scorecard and details coming soon!
For general inquiries or sponsorship information please email andrea@classiceventco.com.
Bluebird District Notice of Meeting and Preliminary 2022 Budget
Bluebird BID Board Meeting & Annual Public Hearing
Wednesday, Oct. 20th 10:30am
Annie’s Cafe; 3100 E Colfax Ave
To join virtually: email staff@bluebirddistrict.org
Click here to view the Bluebird Business Improvement District’s Preliminary 2022 Budget.
Thanks for getting Tasty with us!
Huge thanks to everyone who spent their Tuesday night with us at Tasty Colfax on July 20th! The event sold out and brought over 450 neighbors and friends to the district. We hope you had a blast eating, drinking, & shopping your way down Colfax. It was great to see your smiles and our sidewalks full of amazing energy once again!
We hope you’ll join us again next year for the 13th Annual Tasty Colfax (third Tuesday in July). AND, please save the date for this year’s Boo and Brew, Saturday October 30, 2021. More details to come! Thank you Becky Reese and Anya for snapping some photos at Tasty this year!
Tasty Colfax tix now on sale!
Tasty Colfax is coming up on Tuesday, July 20th and will undoubtedly be the tastiest walking tour you have ever been a part of. Turn up your Tuesday evening by joining hundreds of fellow hungry yumm seekers as you sample delicious bites from your favorite Bluebird establishments.
Everything from biscuits and pizza to steak and potatoes, hot dogs, and beer and everything in between. Mix and mingle and listen to live music as you stroll the streets and fill your belly one stop at a time. Get in on all the action for just $25 pre-event. Grab your tickets here.
Sign up to volunteer, and get a complimentary Tasty Pass to enjoy before or after or during your shift!
2020 Reflections from BBID
Dear Bluebird District Business and Property Owners,
We want to thank you, for continuing to show the Colfax grit and determination that you always have through a trying year. In our many interactions with business and property owners, the Bluebird Business Improvement District (BBID) board members and staff hear the strain and stress of closures, reduced capacity, reduced demand and new burdens to ensure you, your employees and customers are safe. We thank you for all you do to keep pushing on and making the BBID the unique place it is. Your business is a key part of our community and, no matter the size, is a big part of what makes us great.
Check out our 2020 Annual Letter for more on how BBID businesses showed great strength and resilience during a tough year, and how we worked to support them throughout the pandemic.
Over $400,000 in COVID Relief Awarded to District Businesses
Last month, we announced that BBID was awarded $500,000 to support our district businesses. We’re excited to report that we’ve given out $407,074 in COVID Relief Grants to district businesses (pictured with Milkroll Creamery), with more going out this month.
These grants are for lost revenue since the COVID-19 crisis and purchases for COVID mitigation measures like gas heat lamps, canopies as well as PPE.
We are happy to be able to financially support our businesses. You can continue to support and thank them for their strength and hard work by buying gift cards, shopping for holiday gifts, getting takeout and visiting our establishments (don’t forget your mask!).
COVID Relief Grants Now Available!
Our grants are now live! These are for in-district businesses and nonprofits focused on economic development.
Grants in round one will provide BBID businesses:
- Reimbursement for economic losses due to decreased revenues from Covid-19: up to $6000 based on revenue decline during Covid.
- Plus reimbursement for expenses to manage Covid-19. Examples include purchases of PPE, plastic shields, Covid-19 testing of employees, equipment for social distancing like tables and chairs, sun/rain shades, winterization of outdoor seating through tenting, propane heaters, etc.
The application is available here. Note the first round deadline of September 22nd.
Bluebird District Notice of Meeting and Preliminary 2021 Budget
Bluebird BID Board Meeting & Annual Public Hearing
Wednesday, Sept. 16th 10:30am
This meeting will be held virtually and is open to the public.
Click here to join the meeting.
Click here to view the Bluebird Business Improvement District’s Preliminary 2021 Budget.
Care Packages for Bluebird Businesses
Over the weekend, we passed out care packages to our local Bluebird District businesses. Bags included gloves, masks, and hand sanitizer from IoVia. A small token of thanks for continuing to safely serve the community and providing a sense of normalcy during these uncertain times.