A popular Red Rocks party bus program is expanding this year to include more shows, a pre-party at the 1up Colfax with free food and games, and drop off points at major neighborhoods around Denver.

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The first Ride to the Rocks of the summer is Widespread Panic on June 27-28, with a pre-party beginning at 3 p.m. at the 1up Colfax featuring $1 beers, free pizza from SliceWorks, free arcade games and live music.

The buses, described as the “air-conditioned coach” variety, depart for Red Rocks at 5 p.m., where the pre-party will continue in the parking lots with free beer from Breckenridge Brewery.

After the show, the buses will return to Colfax — giving one the option to keep the party going in the heart of Denver or hop on a separate bus that will take riders to major neighborhoods around Denver.

Ride to the Rocks will also run for Umphrey’s McGee on July 5, Tedeschi-Trucks Band on July 25, Railroad Earth on Aug. 2, and Phish at Dick’s Sporting Goods Field on Aug. 29-31. Passes cost $40 and can be purchased here: http://j2glive.com/travel-packages/.

Ride to the Rocks is presented by J2G Live and Listen Up Denver.