On Saturday, Denverites will gather to celebrate the long-awaited completion of 16th Street construction after more than three years.

This is the second reopening party for the street this year — a few blocks were still closed when they celebrated in May. Now, the city is finally opening up the whole thing, including new art, 1 million pavers and new infrastructure beneath the street.

The city has also ditched the “16th Street Mall” name and the pianos that people used to play on the strip.

Mayor Mike Johnston and former mayors Michael Hancock and Federico Peña will be there for the festivities. Soccer teams will offer activities for kids. Big Denver bands like the Flobots and Los Mocochetes will grace the grounds with music. Vendors will offer $16 specials.

The free 16th Street shuttl

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