May Days is an exciting tradition put on by the DU Programming Board (DUPB) at the end of every Spring Quarter. As finals approach and the weather gets warmer, we are getting closer to this year’s festivities May 21 – May 25.
On Monday, get excited for a beach day outside of the engineering building from 3-6 p.m. There will be moon sand, a ball pit and tons of other fun activities for you to enjoy. A tie-dye station will be set up for you to tie-dye your Music Fest t-shirt, which will be on Friday the same week.
Finals can be draining, so on Tuesday, DUPB is hosting a study break on Carnegie Green from 5-8 p.m. There will be nostalgic games setup, blow-up bowling and food trucks with selections ranging from acai bowls to chicken tenders. It’s a great way to come hang out with friends or make a new one.
In collaboration with One Day for DU, Wednesday’s event will be happening from 9:30-4:30 on Carnegie Green. A breakfast bar will kick off the morning, and fun events will continue throughout the day that embrace the giving spirit. You can come make a sandwich with the PB&J Club for Denver’s in-need community and make a gourmet one for yourself, paint a pot for DUPB to plant a tree in Rocky Mountain National Forest in your honor and bring your furry friend for a pet party.
Thursday night, DUPB will be bringing the carnival to campus from 5-9 p.m. There will be aerial artists, magicians and caricatures, human foosball, laser tag and mini golf, along with tons of other fun carnival games. Make sure that you come hungry because there will be three food trucks and a funnel cake station.
On Friday, we will be saying goodbye to Driscoll from 10-5. Swing by for a pop-up museum highlighting the building’s history, the creation of a time capsule and some yummy food. The demolition of the building will start that afternoon with a “destroy Driscoll” celebration, so get ready to throw some paint and water balloons.
Closing out the festivities is Music Fest 2018. This year’s headlining artist is Cherub, with Hotel Garuda, and this year’s battle of the bands winners, The Tonics, opening. The concert will be held at the Gothic and doors will open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will go on sale May 14 and will be $12 for individuals and $10 for student organization group orders of at least 20 people.
