Of all the Easter services around, the annual sunrise service at the landmark Red Rocks Amphitheater is especially magical! This Easter service is definitely worthy of your bucket list. Sponsored by the inter-denominational Colorado Council of Churches, it takes place on Sunday, April 20, 2025, the service and parking are FREE.
Photo source: Colorado Council of Churches
Gates open at 4:45 a.m., with music starting at 5:30 a.m. The worship service starts at 6 a.m. and runs until about 7:30 a.m.
General seating and parking are available on a first-come basis. The same applies to the free, but limited seating and parking for ASL interpretation and wheelchair access.
How do I get reserved seating and parking?
We know that this can be confusing, but here goes. You don’t have to buy a seat and parking pass if you want to attend the Easter Sunrise Service. If you don’t, you’re in the group of people who getting seating and parking on a first-come basis. However, you have an option of getting reserved seating and parking. To do so, you need to buy a sponsorship. Sponsorships at that the following levels:
$250 for 2 people plus one reserved parking spot in the Trading Post lot.
$500 for 4 people plus one reserved parking spot in the Trading Post lot.
$1,000 for 8 people and two reserved parking spots in the Trading Post lot.
Find out more about sponsorships here.
If you are unable to attend the service in person, you can view the service live online. Due to the extraordinary turnout each year, it is strongly suggested you arrive as close to 4:45 a.m. as possible. Once Red Rocks is filled, local police won’t allow any additional folks to enter.
Dress for the early-morning weather. Here are driving directions to Red Rocks.