Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostThousands of people listen to the service and wait for the sun to rise during the 70th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on April 16, 2017 in Morrison. The event is sponsored by The Colorado Council of Churches. Because the event was cancelled last year due to weather it was standing room only at the traditional Easter service with almost 10,000 people turning out for the popular event.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostThousands of people pack the seats as they take part in the 70th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on April 16, 2017 in Morrison. The event is sponsored by The Colorado Council of Churches. Almost 10,000 people turned out for the popular event. Because the event was cancelled last year due to weather it was standing room only at the traditional Easter service.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostPeople take pictures and watch the sunrise during the 70th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on April 16, 2017 in Morrison. The event is sponsored by The Colorado Council of Churches. Because the event was cancelled last year due to weather it was standing room only at the traditional Easter service with almost 10,000 people turning out for the popular event.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostPeople watch the sunrise during the 70th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on April 16, 2017 in Morrison. The event is sponsored by The Colorado Council of Churches. Because the event was cancelled last year due to weather it was standing room only at the traditional Easter service with almost 10,000 people turning out for the popular event.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostPeople take pictures and watch the sunrise during the 70th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on April 16, 2017 in Morrison. The event is sponsored by The Colorado Council of Churches. Because the event was cancelled last year due to weather it was standing room only at the traditional Easter service with almost 10,000 people turning out for the popular event.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostPeople are lit by the rising sun during the 70th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on April 16, 2017 in Morrison. The event is sponsored by The Colorado Council of Churches. Because the event was cancelled last year due to weather it was standing room only at the traditional Easter service with almost 10,000 people turning out for the popular event.
MORRISON, CO - APRIL 16: Father Michael Nicosia gives the Postlude during the 70th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on April 16, 2017 in Morrison, Colorado. The event is sponsored by The Colorado Council of Churches. Because the event was cancelled last year due to weather it was standing room only at the traditional Easter service with almost 10,000 people turning out for the popular event. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostThe Reverend Gabi Aelabouni gives the Blessing and the Sending Forth during the 70th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on April 16, 2017 in Morrison. The event is sponsored by The Colorado Council of Churches. Because the event was cancelled last year due to weather it was standing room only at the traditional Easter service with almost 10,000 people turning out for the popular event.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostTownes Lomax, 7, holds a cross he made out of tree bark during the 70th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on April 16, 2017 in Morrison. The event is sponsored by The Colorado Council of Churches. Because the event was cancelled last year due to weather it was standing room only at the traditional Easter service with almost 10,000 people turning out for the popular event.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostThousands of people pack the seats as they take part in the 70th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on April 16, 2017 in Morrison. The event is sponsored by The Colorado Council of Churches. Almost 10,000 people turned out for the popular event. Because the event was cancelled last year due to weather it was standing room only at the traditional Easter service.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostGary Kessler and his wife Stephanie join thousands of other people as they take part in the 70th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on April 16, 2017 in Morrison. The event is sponsored by The Colorado Council of Churches. Almost 10,000 people turned out for the popular event. Because the event was cancelled last year due to weather it was standing room only at the traditional Easter service.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostNatalie Mielenz hugs he son Sam, 8, as they take part in the 70th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on April 16, 2017 in Morrison. The event is sponsored by The Colorado Council of Churches. Almost 10,000 people turned out for the popular event. Because the event was cancelled last year due to weather it was standing room only at the traditional Easter service.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostJennie Gregory gives a kiss to her daughter Presley, 12, left during the 70th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on April 16, 2017 in Morrison. The event is sponsored by The Colorado Council of Churches. Because the event was cancelled last year due to weather it was standing room only at the traditional Easter service with almost 10,000 people turning out for the popular event.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostThousands of people pack the seats as they take part in the 70th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on April 16, 2017 in Morrison. The event is sponsored by The Colorado Council of Churches. Almost 10,000 people turned out for the popular event. Because the event was cancelled last year due to weather it was standing room only at the traditional Easter service.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post12 doves are released during the 70th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on April 16, 2017 in Morrison. The event is sponsored by The Colorado Council of Churches. Because the event was cancelled last year due to weather it was standing room only at the traditional Easter service with almost 10,000 people turning out for the popular event.
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Thousands of people listen to the service and wait for the sun to rise during the 70th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on April 16, 2017 in Morrison. The event is sponsored by The Colorado Council of Churches. Because the event was cancelled last year due to weather it was standing room only at the traditional Easter service with almost 10,000 people turning out for the popular event.
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The event is sponsored by The Colorado Council of Churches. Because the event was cancelled last year due to weather it was standing room only at the traditional Easter service with almost 10,000 people turning out for the popular event.