Rockies announce Dinger Day, Harry Potter Night, Grateful Dead Night among theme events | Colorado Sunshine
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The Rockies announced their 2026 theme days Wednesday.
April 18 (vs. Dodgers): Hello Kitty
April 19 (vs. Dodgers): Dinger Day
May 18-19 (vs. Rangers): Bark at the Park
June 5 (vs. Brewers): Pride Night
July 31 (vs. Royals): Grateful Dead Night
Aug. 2 (vs. Royals): Faith Day
Aug. 22 (vs. Guardians): Star Wars
Sept. 5 (vs. Cardinals): Harry Potter Night
Sept. 19 (vs. Marlins): Brew Fest
Colleges promotions: University of Denver (May 17), University of Nebraska (June 6), MSU Denver (June 19), University of Wyoming (June 20), Air Force (June 21), Colorado Mesa (July 17), University of Northern Colorado (July 19), Colorado State (Aug. 1), Colorado (Aug. 21).
(“Colorado Sunshine” celebrates the good news in sports. Suggestions are encouraged through sports editor Paul Klee at paul.klee@gazette.com.)
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kgh23@yahoo.com
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chris.schmaedeke@denvergazette.com
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kgh23@yahoo.com
Updated 3 weeks ago
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Updated 4 weeks ago
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chris.schmaedeke@denvergazette.com
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