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WEATHER UPDATE AND CHANGES TO SCHEDULE:From Josie Brady, Deputy Chair of the Denver Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Marade
Good evening Marade participants,
As the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Colorado Holiday Commission monitors the weather for Monday's event, we aim to provide an event that provides as much safety as possible. Given this, we do not cancel the Marade since folks do still show up to march, and we still want to be sure all safety precautions are in place. However, we are adjusting a few things in order to keep folks as safe as possible with the extreme cold. Please see below the revised schedule for the Marade, including that the start time of the Marade has been changed.
There is a weather advisory for Denver. The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment recommends infants, elderly, and those with respiratory issues to stay home. If you do choose to still attend, please attend at your own risk and come prepared.
MARADE DETAILS:
2025 Marade "Make Real the Promises of Democracy": 2025 marks 41 years since Martin Luther King Jr. Day became a state holiday in Colorado.
When: Monday, January 20, 2025
Where: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “I Have a Dream” Monument, City Park, Denver, CO to Civic Center Park, Denver, CO
AGENDA (All times are approximate and subject to change)
10:30 am
Shortened City Park Program begins. Vendors in City Park will be available with resources, snacks, swag, and other informational pieces. Please visit them!
11:15 am
MARADE STEP OFF. Since it is primarily a march for the people, we do not have an official marade order, other than ADA vehicles and dignitaries/elected officials at the front. Please be respectful about working with people to get into line as part of the march.
Additionally this year, there is major construction occuring along the route, along Colfax Avenue with the BRT project. Please help one another to follow the cones and lane alignments to not disrupt any construction zones.
12:00 pm*
*Civic Center Park Events have been cancelled. Participants will disperse and head home once the march arrives to Civic Center Park. Please get home safely!
MARADE ROUTE ONLY Warming Centers: Please use these as a last resort to not overwhelm staff and facilities.
Carla Madison Recreation Center (2401 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206) opens at 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Church in the City - 1580 N Gaylord St, Denver, CO 80206
Pete’s Kitchen - 1962 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206
If you go into Pete's Kitchen this weekend and mention "Marade", you will receive 10% off your order!
Webb Building Atrium – 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. - (201 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80202) will be open at the conclusion of the Marade route.
THANK YOU for your willingness to still show up for the community. Please let me know if you have additional questions. Thank you again and we hope to see you all on Monday!
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NOTE: The program starts at 9:30 am.
Service Project Collections for the Food Bank, Hygiene Drive, and Clothing will be at City and Civic Center Parks.
The Marade Schedule
Date: Monday, Jan. 20, 2025
Starting location: Denver City Park
*9:30 a.m. - Opening Ceremony @ City Park
(Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. statue)
*10:45 a.m.- Marade Step-Off @ City Park
Ending Location: Civic Center Park
*12:00 Noon - 1:00 pm Closing Ceremony
Performances
Community vendor resources
Food Trucks
*1:00... Help clean up at the park, head out to other Dr. MLK
or join the Dr. King Legacy Bike Ride
For more information on the bike ride, email Tanniqua Kay.
If you are interested in all the other activities, please visit our website at http://www.drmartinlkingjrchc.org/.
#ColoradoMLKMarade #MLKMarade2025CO
If you have any questions, contact [email protected] OR [email protected]
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Denver City Park, Denver, United States