The 38th annual MLK Day Marade along Colfax Avenue commemorating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is happening in just a few hours. Here’s what you need to know ahead of this year's event.
DENVER – The 38th annual MLK Day Marade along Colfax Avenue commemorating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is happening Monday.
New this year? A Historical Bike Ride Tour, which will take riders on a historical tour around the Denver metro area with a Marade representative to learn about the civil rights movement history in the city of Denver. That tour begins at 2 p.m. and is expected to last about an hour long. Riders will be briefed on the route at the conclusion og the City Park program and will have the opportunity to grab their bike before meeting at 2:00 pm.
The city of Aurora is hosting Days of Service until MLK Day. Find a list of volunteer opportunities by clicking here. A community of faith breakfast is taking place Friday from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. at the Aurora Mental Health Center cafeteria, 791 Chambers Road. You can RSVP by emailing [email protected].
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