RTD provides service and connections to major events June 26-28   

RTD will add train cars to regularly scheduled service on C, E, W, and N lines serving stations in downtown Denver 

DENVER (June 24, 2026) –– The Regional Transportation District (RTD)is preparing for a packed weekend of events June 26-28 as fans head downtown to attend major concerts, including Usher and Chris Brown at Empower Field at Mile High Stadium, and Denver PrideFest on 16th Street.

The locations of the venues, relative to several bus stops and rail stations, make public transit a safe and convenient way to attend the events. In anticipation of large crowds downtown, additional Transit Police and security personnel will be deployed across the system, with an increased presence at bus stops and rail stations.

RTD encourages customers to use the agency’s Next Ride trip planning tool and type their event location into the destination field. RTD’s trip planner will show all transit options from a customer’s current location to the event. The navigation feature will list all train lines and bus routes, along with departure times, from the user’s location.

Rail Service 
RTD provides service on the C, E and W lines, which connect to Auraria West, Empower Field at Mile High, Ball Arena, and Union stations, as well as on the A, B, G, and N lines, which also serve Union Station. RTD plans to add rail cars to the C, E, W, and N lines on Friday, June 26, to accommodate expected increased ridership during downtown events including the Usher and Chris Brown concert at Empower Field and to the C, E, and W lines on Sunday, June 29 during PrideFest.

Check the RTD website or Next Ride app for service times. Customers are encouraged to be patient and prepare for large crowds, especially following the events.

Bus Service 
Empower Field at Mile High Stadium: Several local bus routes are available to accommodate customers attending Friday’s concert. Bus routes operating in the vicinity of Empower Field at Mile High Stadium include Route 30 (South Federal Boulevard) and Route 31 (North Federal Boulevard), as well as Routes 1, 15L, and 16. 

Customers looking for an easy transfer to the C, E or W lines at Denver Union Station can use the Flatiron Flyer and local Routes 0, 9, 10, 15, 20, and 32. 

Denver Pride 5K, Saturday, June 27: To accommodate street closures due to Denver PrideFest and the 2026 Denver Pride 5K, RTD will implement temporary detours and boarding location changes on several bus routes.

The Denver Pride 5K is scheduled to take place 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Cheesman Park. Cheesman Park will be closed to vehicle traffic during the event. RTD customers can access Routes 10 and 12 west of Corona Street or east of York Street. Customers should expect delays, detours, and temporary stop closures in the downtown and Capitol Hill areas.

Impacts to bus routes on Saturday include:

• Routes 8, 19, 32, 48, ART, and 16th Street FreeRide (16th Street FreeRide shuttle will detour to 15th and 17th streets between Lawrence Street and Broadway)

Denver PrideFest, Sunday, June 28:Historically held in Civic Center Park, Denver PrideFest moves this year to a portion of 16th Street from Lawrence Street to Broadway.

The Denver PrideFest event will begin at 10 a.m. on 16th Street from Broadway to Lawrence Street. Road closures will be in place from 7 a.m. Saturday, June 27 to approximately 11 p.m. Sunday June 28. During the festival, the 16th Street FreeRide will detour to 15th and 17th streets between Lawrence Street and Broadway. The FreeRide shuttles will operate on a regular schedule between Union Station and Lawrence Street.

2026 Vizzy Denver Pride Parade, Sunday, June 28: The Vizzy Denver Pride Parade will take place beginning at 9:30 a.m. The parade will step off at Franklin Street and 17th Avenue, and travel down 17th Avenue, ending at Lincoln Street. Customers should expect delays, detours, and temporary stop closures in the downtown and Capitol Hill areas.

Impacts to bus routes on Sunday include:

• Routes 0, 1, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 15L, 16, 19, 20, 48, and 52
• 83L (Civic Center is closed. Board the eastbound 83L on Broadway at 13th Avenue)
• 16th Street FreeRide (16th Street FreeRide shuttle will detour to 15th and 17th streets between Lawrence Street and Broadway. Board the FreeRide at 15th Street and Tremont Place

Parking 

RTD’s Park-n-Rides provide easy and convenient access to reach downtown events by public transit. A full list of Park-n-Rides across the metro area is available online.

Helpful Tips 

• Be patient and prepare for large crowds, including on platforms, trains, and buses 
• Sign up for Service Alerts to receive information on detours, delays, and cancellations
• Auraria West Station is closed for events at Empower Field at Mile High Station
• Skip the line at ticket vending machines – download the RTD MyRide app and purchase a Day Pass online or use RTD’s new Tap-n-Ride contactless payment. Simply tap a Visa or Mastercard credit, debit, prepaid card, or mobile wallet directly on a validator to pay your fare and ride. 
• Check the RTD website before you travel for real-time schedules and to plan your trip 
• For additional route and schedule information, call RTD Customer Care at 303.299.6000. For Spanish, press 1. For all other languages, press 8 and tell the agent which language you speak. Translation support is available in over 200 languages. Agents are available 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturdays.
• Report safety and security concerns 24/7 to RTD Transit Watch by contacting Transit Police in three convenient ways:

Elert form on RTD website: https://go.elerts.com/rtd?ref=WEBSITE

Call: 303.299.2911

Text: 303.434.9100