Saturday, January 17, 2015

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Marade (March and Parade)

Welcome to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Colorado Holiday Commission's "Marade." Taking place on January 19, 2015, this annual parade is the largest and the first of it's kind in the nation! Participants gather at City Park and march down Colfax Avenue to Civic Center Park, where a large rally commemorates the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Marade formation will begin immediately following the 10:00 a.m. program. The Marade will start at 10:45 a.m. sharp from the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I HAVE A DREAM MEMORIAL in City Park, under direction from the podium.

The Marade will proceed south out of City Park by way of Esplanade St. to Colfax Avenue; then west on Colfax Avenue to Sherman St into the State Capitol grounds; south to Broadway to Civic Center Park. Motorized vehicles will proceed south on Broadway to 14th Ave. The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. program
immediately follows the Marade, in Civic Center Park’s Greek Theater. The Total Distance Equals 5K.

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