Top Ways To Commemorate MLK Jr. Day In Denver
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the most influential people of the 20th century. Without the strides he was able to make, and the changes he was able to initiate, we probably would not be where we are today when it comes to civil rights and racial equality. We celebrate his achievements on Monday, January 18.
There are multiple events taking place commemorating such a great man and what he stood for. Here are some of the best ways to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on MLK Day this year.
City Park
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 892-1112
www.denver.org/Marade
Beginning at 9 a.m., activists, family and officials will gather at the MLK monument in City Park. The marade starts at 10 a.m. with participants marching to Civic Center Park. Participants will be able to sign the Dr. Martin Luther Jr. Yearbook at the state capitol. This is a great way to commemorate a special day and show your support for a man who impacted our lives in such a large manner, and the best part is that it's free. So bring the whole family down and march for a great cause.
National Western Complex
4655 Humboldt St.
Denver, CO 80216
(303) 297-1166
Coinciding with the National Western Stock Show, Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be dedicated to showing how African-American cowboys and cowgirls have impacted Western culture. Throughout the day there will be various events, as well as a special rodeo beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets are still available, so be sure to get yours and see a side of Western culture you may not have been aware of.
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Olde Town Square
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 491-6921
www.mlk.colostate.edu
Colorado State University will be hosting their annual MLK Jr. Day March. The march will begin in Olde Towne Square, and will finish up just outside of the student center. The Friday before (Jan. 15), there will be a celebration with MLK trivia and food inside the International House. It's open to all students, as well as the Fort Collins community. Check out the schedule of events here, and come out for one of the better celebrations in Colorado.
Festival Plaza
Lafayette, CO 80026
(303) 665-5588
www.cityoflafayette.com/MLK Celebration
Planned by the Lafayette Youth Advisory Committee and the University of Colorado Boulder, the 11th annual City of Lafayette March for Peace will feature a community march as well as an afternoon celebration complete with live entertainment, children's activities, free refreshments and various service projects. The event will be starting at Festival Plaza in Lafayette around 11:45 a.m., with the post-march celebration taking place at Centaurus High School around 1 p.m. This is a great way to come out and celebrate the life and legacy of one of the 20th Century's most influential people.
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