High School Graduation Parking and Traffic Advisory

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Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder hosts several high school graduations throughout the month of May. Public parking for event attendees will be available around Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØEvents Center. Guests can park at no charge in the following designated lots during their high school graduation ceremony. Review event parking areas map. Parking areas and roadways may be crowded as faculty and staff are leaving or returning from lunch and/or the end of the business day. Expected impact times are listed for each day.

Following is the schedule of the high school graduations:

  • Monday, May 12, 2025 - Thornton High School 7:00 p.m.
    • Expect heavy traffic 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, May 13, 2025 – Northglenn High School 2:00 p.m. & Legacy High School 7:00 p.m.
    • Expect heavy traffic 12 Noon-2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, May 14, 2025 – Mountain Range High School 2:00 p.m. & Horizon High School 7:00 p.m.
    • Expect heavy traffic 12 Noon-2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, May 15, 2025 - Arvada West High School 10:00 AM & Standley Lake High School 4:30 p.m.
    • Expect heavy traffic 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.& 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
  • Friday, May 16, 2025 - Ralston Valley High School 10:30 AM & Monarch High School 7:00 p.m.
    • Expect heavy traffic 8:30 a.m.-10:30 Aa.m.M & 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m., 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 17, 2025 - Lakewood High School 10:00 AM & Centaurus High School 4:00 p.m.
    • Expect heavy traffic 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m., Noon-1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, May 18, 2025 - Boulder High School 9:00 AM & Fairview High School 2:00 p.m.
    • Expect heavy traffic 7:00 AM-9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
  • Monday, May 19, 2025 - Riverdale Ridge High School 10:00 a.m.& Broomfield High School 7:00 p.m.
    • Expect heavy traffic 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.& Noon-1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, May 20, 2025 - Brighton High School 7:00 p.m.
    • Expect heavy traffic 5:00 PM-7:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, May 21, 2025 – Prairie View High School 7:00 p.m.
    • Expect heavy traffic 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, May 22, 2025 – Westminster High School 6:00 p.m.
    • Expect heavy traffic 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
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To avoid traffic impacts, alternative methods of transportation are encouraged during this time. To view busing information, visit the Parking Services website bus routes page or visit the to plan your commute.

Transportation Options

Boulder has a variety of great options for getting to and around campus for the events;Ìýhere are some tips to help you get to town and move around once you get here.

Bus/Transit

Whether you are coming to campus from out of town or in Boulder, downloadÌýÌýor RTD'sÌýÌýto see options available, including from DIA Airport.Ìý Once in town, rideÌýÌýfor access from Downtown or 29thÌýStreet Mall, and use theÌýÂ鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBuff BusÌýfor getting around between parking lots on Main and East Campuses.

Bike share

Ìýhas more than 15 stations on Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØCampuses and is great for getting to and from events.ÌýÌý

E-Scooters

Ìýare currently allowed only in select locations in Boulder, but are a great option for getting around from East Campus and west of 28thÌýstreet.Ìý

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