Jazmyn Smith 16, of East High School during the "Inauguration Day National Day of Protest" on Inauguration Day at the Colorado Capitol in Denver Jan. 20, 2017. Joe Amon, The Denver Post
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostPeople protesting the inauguration of Donald Trump make there way along Broadway in Denver, Jan. 20, 2017. Protesters marched through downtown Denver streets and ended up at the Colorado State Capitol.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDonald Trump supporters applaud while watching the Inauguration at Pete's Greek Town Cafe moments after Trump was sworn in Jan. 18, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDonald Trump supporters and good friends Paul Linton, left, and Margie Towle, right, have a laugh with a cardboard cut-out of Donald Trump before the Inauguration at Pete's Greek Town Cafe Jan. 18, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDonald Trump supporters Herb White, left, and Suzanne Charrin, right, show their support watching the Inauguration at Pete's Greek Town Cafe Jan. 18, 2017.
The "Inauguration Day National Day of Protest" on Inauguration Day at the Colorado Capitol in Denver January 20, 2017. Joe Amon, The Denver Post
Emma Bettridge 17, (right) and student leaders of East High School speaking during the "Inauguration Day National Day of Protest" on Inauguration Day on the steps of the Capitol in Denver Jan. 20, 2017. Joe Amon, The Denver Post
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDemonstrators gather at the Colorado State Capitol Jan. 20, 2017, the day of Donald Trump's inauguration.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostMichael McCloud, left, cheers on Donald Trump as an anti Trump protest marches down the 15th Street in Denver, Jan. 20, 2017. Protesters marched through downtown Denver streets and ended up at the Colorado State Capitol.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostA protest flips the bird to Denver Police officers during a protest of the inauguration of Donald Trump in Denver, Jan. 20, 2017. Protesters marched through downtown Denver streets and ended up at the Colorado State Capitol.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDonald Trump supporters gather at Pete's Greek Town Cafe to watch the Inauguration Jan. 18, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDonald Trump supporter Loretta Todaro, center, shows her support while watching the Inauguration at Pete's Greek Town Cafe Jan. 18, 2017.
The Denver PostProtesters in Denver following Donald Trump inauguration Jan. 20, 2017.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostCaryn Sodaro burns an American flag during an anti-Trump protest in Denver, Jan. 20, 2017. Protesters marched through downtown Denver streets and ended up at the Colorado State Capitol.
Noelle Phillips, The Denver PostDemonstrators walk in downtown Denver Jan. 20, 2017, the day of Donald Trump's inauguration.
Noelle Phillips, The Denver PostDemonstrators walk in downtown Denver Jan. 20, 2017, the day of Donald Trump's inauguration.
Noelle Phillips, The Denver PostDemonstrators walk in downtown Denver Jan. 20, 2017, the day of Donald Trump's inauguration.
Queen Phoenix of Community for Unity leads hundreds of students from East High School during the "Inauguration Day National Day of Protest" at the Colorado Capitol in Denver on Inauguration Day Jan. 20, 2017. Joe Amon, The Denver Post
Joe Amon, The Denver PostHanna Khavafipour 27, of Denver leading the "Inauguration Day National Day of Protest" and the "DisruptJ20 Protest" groups mixing together to march in the streets of Denver on Inauguration Day Jan. 20, 2017.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostCaryn Sodaro 51, of Denver is pulled away by police from an argument with a group called "Bikers Against Radical Islam" and other trump supporters during the "DisruptJ20 Protest" and the the "Inauguration Day National Day of Protest." The groups mixed together to march through the streets of downtown Denver on Inauguration Day Jan. 20, 2017.
John Leyba, The Denver PostScottie Iverson show off her elephant purse draped with a painted American flag on it. The Colorado Republicans have something to celebrate as they attend their own Presidential Inaugural Ball. The Lincoln Club of Colorado is hosted the black tie gala January 20, 2017 at the Marriott Denver Tech Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostThe Mile High Big Band entertains as the ballroom fills up. The Colorado Republicans have something to celebrate as they attend their own Presidential Inaugural Ball. The Lincoln Club of Colorado is hosted the black tie gala January 20, 2017 at the Marriott Denver Tech Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostMike McArdle of Denver wears his elephant bow tie to the ball. The Colorado Republicans have something to celebrate as they attend their own Presidential Inaugural Ball. The Lincoln Club of Colorado is hosted the black tie gala January 20, 2017 at the Marriott Denver Tech Center.
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Jazmyn Smith 16, of East High School during the "Inauguration Day National Day of Protest" on Inauguration Day at the Colorado Capitol in Denver Jan. 20, 2017. Joe Amon, The Denver Post
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Photos from around Denver on Inauguration Day as President Donald Trump takes office as the 45th President of the United States in Washington, D.C. Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. Protesters and demonstrators took to the streets and Trump supporters gathered for watch parties and celebrations.





















