“World’s Biggest Bounce House,” waffles, Water World and more to do near Denver this weekend

For the record

The Denver area will be trying to break not one, but two world records this weekend.

On Friday, things could get bumpy.

Bounce House America will be on hand at Meridian Commons Park in Lone Tree (10035 S. Peoria St.) at 2 p.m. to capture the title of “World’s Biggest Bounce House.” Currently, the world’s largest is around 2,500 square feet. The Colorado house boasts that it will measure 10,000 square feet.

The inflatable castle will then hang around through the 27th with an obstacle course, basketball courts and a giant slide into a ball pit. A DJ booth with nightclub-quality sound and lights and a dance floor round out the experience. Get tickets by time slot ($10-$25) and more information at thebigbounceamerica.com.

On Saturday, it will get a little stickier.

Having a big brunch gets a whole new meaning when the Denver Collective Assembly tries to break the world record for tallest stack of waffles.

No, you’re not living in an episode of “Gilmore Girl”; this is real life. Attendees can feast on all-you-can-eat pancakes and waffles at 891 S. University Boulevard from 8 to 11 a.m., and can BYOB for mimosas, bloody marys and other brunchy libations. Judges will be taking a 3-D model of the stack and use lasers to measure. When that is done, you can actually feast on the stack. How often do you get to eat a world record? More information at waffles.fun.

Memorial Day Parade

On Monday, the Commerce City Memorial Day Parade will return for its 54th march.

The parade will feature military units, bands, floats and antique car clubs in what they call the state’s largest Memorial Day march.

The parade will step off at 10 a.m. for a one 1 ½ mile route that will start at E. 64th Ave. and Newport Street and end at 6060 E. Parkway Drive From start to finish, the parade should run two hours. Before the parade, there will be a ceremony at Veteran’s Memorial Park at 9:15 a.m. See the full route at c3gov.com.

Get carried away with Cirque’s Corteo

Cirque Du Soleil returns to Colorado with its high-flying tricks, this time at Broomfield’s FirstBank Center (11450 Broomfield Lane). Corteo explores life after the clown Mauro passes, but his spirit lives on: At his funeral, they celebrate now and what comes next with laughter and extravagant memories. The show runs through Sunday. Tickets ($39-$135) are available at altitudetickets.com.

Get wet

Metro Denver’s water park, Water World, will open for its 39th season this weekend with more than 50 splashy attractions on 70 acres. Whether you’re looking for a slow-go on the Lazy River or a speed race down a giant water slide, it’s all there for you. Gates are open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and parking is free. 8801 N. Pecos St., Federal Heights; waterworldcolorado.com.

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