RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostThousands gather for Denver’s Martin Luther King Jr. Marade in Denver, January 16, 2017. This was the 31st annual Martin Luther King Jr. Marade.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDignitaries lead thousands marching down Colfax Avenue during Denver's Martin Luther King Jr. Marade, January 16, 2017. This was the 31st annual Martin Luther King Jr. Marade.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostAnne and her 7 year old son Jay Sullivan watch the entertainment in Civic Center Park during the annual Marade to celebrate the life, accomplishments and birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. January 16, 2017 Denver, CO.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostGeese fly over a snow covered Martin Luther King Jr. statue in City Park, January 16, 2017. Thousands gathered at the park for the 31st annual Martin Luther King Jr. Marade.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostSnow Plows clearing the street near the Capitol at Colfax and Lincoln for the annual Marade on Monday in Denver to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. day. It runs from City Park to Civic Center Park.. January 16, 2017 Denver, CO.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostThe annual Marade crests the Hill at Sherman and Colfax heading to Civic Center Park on Monday in Denver to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. day. It runs from City Park to Civic Center Park on Jan. 16, 2017 Denver.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostThe NAACP banner and marchers arrive at Civic Center Park during the annual Marade on Monday in Denver to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. day. It runs from City Park to Civic Center Park.. January 16, 2017 Denver, CO.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostStephon Matthews and Tyrone Beverly, "Im'Unique" perform at Civic Center Park in downtown Denver during the annual Marade to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. day. January 16, 2017 Denver, CO.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostMaria Alaniz wears a sombrero to cover up from the falling snow during the Martin Luther King Jr. Marade in Denver, January 16, 2017. This was the 31st annual Martin Luther King Jr. Marade.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostThousands gather for Denver’s Martin Luther King Jr. Marade in Denver, January 16, 2017. This was the 31st annual Martin Luther King Jr. Marade.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostSuvan Jones, 11, joins thousands for the Martin Luther King Jr. Marade in Denver, January 16, 2017. This was the 31st annual Martin Luther King Jr. Marade.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostThousands gather for Denver’s Martin Luther King Jr. Marade in Denver, January 16, 2017. This was the 31st annual Martin Luther King Jr. Marade.
Jewel Wegs joins thousands for DenverÕs Martin Luther King Jr. Marade, January 16, 2017. This was the 31st annual Martin Luther King Jr. Marade.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostA man holds up a sign in support of John Lewis during Denver's Martin Luther King Jr. Marade, January 16, 2017. This was the 31st annual Martin Luther King Jr. Marade.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostRepresentative Mike Coffman was heckled as he spoke during Denver's Martin Luther King Jr. Marade, January 16, 2017. This was the 31st annual Martin Luther King Jr. Marade.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostA poster of Martin Luther King Jr. hang in a building as thousands march during Denver's Martin Luther King Jr. Marade, January 16, 2017. This was the 31st annual Martin Luther King Jr. Marade.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostOne of 3 busses jackknifed blocking streets around the Capitol this morning. This bus slid on Colfax just after crossing Grant before the annual Marade on Monday in downtown Denver. January 16, 2017 Denver, CO.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostA young lady treated the waiting crowd on either side of Colfax to a dance on the median block before the marchers in the annual Marade made it downtown to Civic Center Park on Monday in Denver to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. day. January 16, 2017 Denver, CO.
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Thousands gather for Denver’s Martin Luther King Jr. Marade in Denver, January 16, 2017. This was the 31st annual Martin Luther King Jr. Marade.
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By Glen Barber | The Denver Post
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Getting your player ready...
Despite icy streets and concerns about counterprotests, a smaller but no less lively crowd marched down East Colfax Avenue on Monday for Denver’s annual Marade.
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