A confluence of events over the Labor Day Weekend is expected to snarl traffic and make parking tight as thousands of people flock to downtown Denver. The Regional Transportation District says fans and attendees should ride the rail and catch buses.

College football fans attending the Rocky Mountain Showdown can catch RTD rides to the big game.

RTD is offering direct bus, rail and shuttle service from across the Denver metro area to Broncos Stadium at Mile High. The showdown matches the University of Colorado Buffaloes vs. the Colorado State University Rams.

Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. Friday and fans can ride the C, E and W light rail lines to the stadium. Special service buses depart from many Park-n-Rides and other locations about 2 ½ hours before kickoff and operate until about one hour before the game starts, depending upon route and location.

Round-trip fares range from $5.20 to $9, depending upon trip origination.

Additional information — including bus and rail schedules, pick-up locations and fares — is available on the RTD website.

Multiple other events, games and festivals are happening in Denver over the holiday weekend including A Taste of Colorado, in Civic Center, and a Colorado Rockies home series against the San Francisco Giants at Coors Field.