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Cold Weather Advisory

The Marade is running on a delayed and shortened event schedule. The Opening Ceremony at City Park will start at 10:30 a.m. and the Marade Step Off will start at 11:15 a.m. with Civic Center Programming and Bike Tour canceled. Attendees are strongly advised to dress warmly. Warming shelters are located at Carla Madison Recreation Center, Church in the City, The Webb Building, and Pete's Kitchen. Children, senior citizens, and those with underlying health conditions are discouraged from attending.

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The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Colorado Holiday Commission Presents:

The Denver Marade

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39th Annual Dr Martin Luther King Jr

Marshal Training

Denver Marade

MLK Marade Bike Ride

Purpose

The purpose of the Statewide Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Colorado Holiday Commission is to unify and educate communities within the State of Colorado and encourage appropriate observations, ceremonies and activities in commemoration of the federal holiday and state legal holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. throughout all the towns, cities, school districts, counties and local governments within Colorado.

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2025 Humanitarian Awards 

Tribute Concert and Humanitarian Awards

Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025 (7:30-pm) Boettcher Concert Hall

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Deadline for 2025 Humanitarian Award Nominations is Friday, Nov. 15

Join us in celebrating Colorado's finest!

The Humanitarian Awards honor those who have made significant contributions to their community. 

  • To nominate, download and submit forms to Charleszine "Terry" Nelson, 1492 South Vaughn Circle, Aurora, CO 80012 or via email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
  • Deadline for nominations is 5:00 p.m. Friday, November 15th. Any nominations sent by US mail must be postmarked by Tuesday, November 12th, 2024.
  • If you have questions, contact Dr. Terry Nelson at 720.849.4417 or Dr. Vern L. Howard at 720.971.1329.

We look forward to receiving and viewing the exceptional candidates for this prestigious honor.

Download Nomination Form (PDF)

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