Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDeonte Crews carries his son Zair, 3, on his shoulders as they march with thousands of others during the 35th annual Marade in Denver on Jan. 20, 2020.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostBerlynn Borne holds up pictures of Martin Luther King Jr, Malcolm X and other well-known figures from the Civil Rights movement during the 35th annual Marade in Denver on Jan. 20, 2020. Borne says she has been to more than 20 marches and walks with the same pictures every year.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostGranville Lee listens to speakers address the crowd in City Park before the start of the 35th annual Marade in Denver on Jan. 20, 2020.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostGeese fly by the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial statue in City Park that was the gathering point for the 35th annual Marade in Denver on Jan. 20, 2020.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostSchool kids gather for a photo in front of the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial statue in City Park before before the start of the 35th annual Marade.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostLisa Ward holds a sign of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in City Park before the start of the 35th annual Marade.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostA marcher holds up a peace sign with her hands at the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial statue in City Park before the start of the 35th annual Marade in Denver on Jan. 20, 2020.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostTia Williams is decked out in pins and clothing bearing the image of Martin Luther King, Jr. as she marches with thousands of others.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostThousands of people march down Colfax Avenue during the 35th annual Marade in Denver on Jan. 20, 2020.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMembers of the Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. Early College Band perform as they pass the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception along Colfax Avenue as they take part in the 35th annual Marade in Denver on Jan. 20, 2020.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostWilliam Davis marches with thousands of others during the 35th annual Marade on Jan. 20, 2020.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostPeople hold signs in the air as they gather to listen to speakers address the crowd in Civic Center Park after the 35th annual Marade in Denver on Jan. 20, 2020.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostKrey Grant, right, plays the cymbals with the Denver South Rebel Line band from South High School as they take part in the 35th annual Marade in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostReverend Dr. Lynda Rawlins pumps her fist in the air as she listens to speakers address the crowd in Civic Center Park after the Marade in Denver on Jan. 20, 2020.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDosh Simms and his daughter Shiloh, 2, listen to speakers in Civic Center Park after the 35th annual Marade in Denver on Jan. 20, 2020.
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Deonte Crews carries his son Zair, 3, on his shoulders as they march with thousands of others during the 35th annual Marade in Denver on Jan. 20, 2020.
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By Helen H. Richardson | hrichardson@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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Thousands of Coloradans gathered to march and celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Denver on Monday, January 20, 2020. The annual parade began in City Park and headed down Colfax Avenue to end at Civic Center Park near the Capitol.