For 80 years, La Popular has been part of Denver’s food story, serving tamales and other Mexican favorites to generations of customers. Now, the longtime Denver institution is inviting the community to celebrate its milestone anniversary with a day filled with food, festivities, and plenty of local flavor.
La Popular’s 80th anniversary celebration will take place on September 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., bringing family and friends together for an afternoon centered around one of the city’s longtime food traditions.
Guests can expect tamale specials, samples of La Popular favorites, special giveaways, and anniversary merchandise throughout the event. The celebration offers an opportunity for longtime customers to revisit familiar flavors while introducing new generations to a Denver food business that has been serving the community since 1946.
Tamales will take center stage, with special offerings planned for the anniversary celebration. Attendees can also sample some of La Popular’s popular foods while enjoying the festive atmosphere and picking up commemorative merchandise.
The event is designed as more than an anniversary party. It is also a thank-you to the Denver community that has supported La Popular throughout its eight decades in business.
Whether you have been buying La Popular tamales for years or are discovering the Denver staple for the first time, the 80th anniversary celebration provides a chance to enjoy good food and celebrate a piece of the city’s culinary history.
With tamales, samples, giveaways and merchandise on the schedule, La Popular’s anniversary celebration promises a flavorful way to mark 80 years in Denver — and to look ahead to many more.