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Yelp’s Passport to Downcity

yelp downcity passportCalling all local Yelpers! You’re invited to experience the best of the Downcity neighborhood this week at Yelp’s FREE event series! Passport to Downcity starts tonight with a kickoff party at The Dean Hotel and ends with a wrap party at Aurora next Wednesday along with a guide by Rob, June 18th. RSVP for each event, and use #YelpDowncity on all of your tweets!

  • Passport to Downcity Kickoff Party at The Dean Hotel: Wed. June 11th, 6-9 PM. Start the celebration with a tour of the new hotel and karaoke at The Boombox!
  • Movies on the Block (Thelma & Louise) at Grant’s Block: Thurs. June 12th, 8 PM. Get a special treat when you check in!
  • Passport to Downcity Shopping Crawl: Sat. June 14th, all day! Check in at participating businesses using your Yelp app to unlock special offers!
  • Passport’s Mangia Monday at Rosalina: Mon. June 16th, 6:30-8:30 PM. The doors at this new restaurant will be closed to the public, while you’ll be treated to a special menu of pastas, bruschetta, passed appetizers and cocktails.
  • Passport to Downcity Wrap Party: Wed. June 18th, 6:30-8:30 PM. Aurora, 276 Westminster. Enjoy music, food, dancing and a slideshow of all #YelpDowncity photos!