Highland street sweeping schedule

In Highland, most street sweeping happens the third Tuesday through Friday of the month, depending on the block^[1]. The dominant week is the third, with 93% of signs falling on one of those four days^[1].

The two sides of one block often have different sweeping days^[4]. The exact day depends on your block and which side of the street you park on. The sign on your block is the law.

Reading the sign on your block

Look for the red-and-white sign on your block. It lists the sweeping day and time for that side of the street^[3]. Because each curb can have its own rule, check the sign for your side^[4].

The sign on your block is the law. Hours are not always in the city’s data, so the posted sign may include time restrictions not reflected in summaries^[1]. Always confirm what the physical sign says.

Remaining 2026 dates in Highland

The table below shows the remaining 2026 sweeping dates for the most common rules in Highland, already adjusted to skip city holidays^[2]. These dates come from the city’s posted signs as recorded in the open data inventory^[1].

1643 sweeping signs on record in Highland; 42 carry less common rules not shown. Dates skip city holidays.

Reminders

You can sign up for free reminders through Denver Broomsday or the city’s own alert system. Both read the posted signs for your block and notify you the night before and the morning of sweeping day.

Questions people ask

What day is street sweeping in Highland?

Most blocks in Highland are swept the third Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday of the month, depending on the side of the street^[1]. The sign on your block is the law.

Is street sweeping canceled for holidays in Highland?

Yes, street sweeping does not occur on city holidays^[2]. The remaining 2026 holidays are October 12, November 11, and November 26. Posted dates already reflect these cancellations.

How much is a street sweeping ticket in Denver?

A citation for blocking a street sweeper is $50^[3]. Move the car and you keep the fifty.