After a major protest in Denver on June 10 that saw marchers stop traffic and police make eighteen arrests, another political rally is being planned for today, June 14.
The No Kings rally in Denver is part of a "nationwide day of defiance" and "mass protest" against President Donald Trump and his administration, according to organizers, with smaller demonstrations taking place across Colorado.
The No Kings events were planned before Trump sent the National Guard and United States Marines to Los Angeles as protesters unleashed public outrage in response to Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids and deportations. However, recent activism and clashes with government officials in Colorado have added an extra layer of local tension to the June 14 protests, and the Trump Administration continues to threaten protesters and groups organizing them with physical force, jail time and congressional investigations.
Find out more about the No Kings rally in Denver and other protests in Colorado below.
Where Is the No Kings Rally in Denver?
Unlike the majority of protests that have started on the west steps of the State Capitol, the No Kings protest in Denver will take place at Lincoln Veterans Memorial Park, 1449 Lincoln Street. The park is located between Civic Center Park and the Capitol.When Is the Rally?
Denver's No Kings rally is scheduled to run from noon to 4 p.m. On top of being billed as a "nationwide day of defiance," the Mile High gathering is also an activist fair, according to organizers. There will be music, games, educational classes and more on location as attendees display their feelings regarding the Trump administration and federal government.Shortly after the No Kings rally, another ICE Out! protest is scheduled to take place at the Capitol at 5 p.m.
How to Get There
Parking and traffic becomes difficult during large protests around the Capitol or Colfax and Broadway intersection, especially as more protesters arrive or marches spill out on Lincoln Street, Broadway, Colfax and sometimes Speer Boulevard. If you're driving or taking a ride to the protest, consider parking or getting dropped off several blocks away.RTD's 0, 15 and 16 bus lines have stops on East Colfax Avenue and Broadway or East 13th Avenue and Lincoln Street. Although the light rail doesn't have stops in Capitol Hill, there are stops at 10th Avenue and Osage Street or downtown on 16th Street, both of which are around a thirty-minute walk from Lincoln Veterans Memorial Park. Find all Denver transit lines and stops on the RTD system map.
Who Is Organizing Denver's No King Rally?
Part of a national day of defiance, the No Kings rally has the same theme as a protest from earlier this year. Local organizers of the Denver activist fair include the Colorado Forward Party, Solidarity Warriors, 50501 Colorado, Notes of Dissent Marching Band, Raise Her Voice and the Party for Socialism & Liberation, among others. Those who come are encouraged to dress up as Trump and the White House administration, with the event's motto "no kings, clowns." Email [email protected] or [email protected] to find out more.
Other No Kings Protests in Colorado
Other towns across Colorado are scheduled to hold No Kings protests and events on June 14, too. A group in Arvada is holding a public protest from 10 a.m. to noon in the Olde Town district, and a No Kings protest in Castle Rock is slated for 2:30 to 4:30 p.m at the Douglas County Fairgrounds and Event Center. There are also No Kings rallies in Boulder, Littleton and Westminster scheduled throughout the day, as well as virtual gatherings, town halls and education sessions on Zoom. If you're looking for a rally nearby, check out the No Kings event map.Boulder is scheduled to have a No Kings rally from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Boulder Creek, between the Boulder Library and city Municipal Building, with plans to continue a protest and march at the Broadway and Canyon intersection.
According to a handful of local media reports, the Town of Parker rejected an application for a No Kings event on June 14, with town officials citing safety and a nearby Parker Days festival set to take place a half-mile away the same day. Despite the rejection, No Kings organizers say they still plan to congregate.
