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The city of Denver was so busy playing host to the Democratic National Convention this year that it didn't even have time to make any plans for its own sesquicentennial celebration.

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That leaves the preparations up to us. Denver means many things to many people, so the celebration should be vast. Let's get this party started... -- Kenny Be