Bennito L. Kelty
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President Donald Trump has been in his second term for just over one year, and his administration’s radical policies regarding immigration and mass deportations, public lands, LGBTQ+ rights, invasions of other countries and other hot-button issues have led to numerous large protests in Denver, including two in 2025 that resulted in dozens of arrests by police, and a rally last spring by Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez that drew over 30,000 people.
Demonstrations saw smaller turnouts over the summer, but thousands of protesters came out for a No Kings protest on October 18 that resulted in several run-ins with police (and one viral video of a counter-protester falling on his face). And after Renee Good and Alex Pretti were killed by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis during protests in January, the motivation to resist has been reignited in Colorado.
Local activists remain committed to peaceful protests and various causes. Find more information on gatherings around town below, and check back for updates.
Saturday, March 7: Stand Up for Science
The Trump administration has rolled back vaccine guidelines and closed climate and environmental research labs while cutting jobs in that space, many of which were located in Colorado. The White House’s actions have caused consistent grief and frustration within the traditional science community, so leading minds are speaking up on Saturday, March 7, at Stand Up for Science protests across the country. Following a solid turnout in 2025, Stand Up for Science has over 25 major protests planned on Saturday, including one at the Colorado State Capitol.
Planned speakers at Saturday’s Stand Up for Science protest in Denver include meteorologist Mike Nelson, 500 Women Scientists founder Jane Zelikova, environmental researchers and more. According to organizers, hundreds of people are expected to attend the rally, which will take place on the Capitol’s west steps from noon to 2 p.m.
Sunday, March 8: International Women’s Day
A protest is planned on Sunday, March 8, at the State Capitol to mark International Women’s Day. The rally will begin at noon and run for an unspecified time. According to flyers on social media, the rally is meant to stand up for women’s rights, immigrant rights and more causes.
Organizers include 50501 Colorado, Aurora Unidos CSO, the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition, the Colorado Palestine Coalition, Denver-Aurora Community Action Committee and the Denver Coalition Against Trump, among others.
Denver has seen huge crowds on International Women’s Day in the recent past, with thousands of protesters meeting at the State Capitol and marching downtown to protest Trump’s policies during both of his terms. The organizations behind Denver’s International Women’s Day protest have varied over the years, but attendance has stayed strong, with over 1,000 people gathering and marching in 2025.
Wednesday, March 11: Safe Streets
Local transportation advocacy groups are asking people to help them call for safer streets in Denver all day Wednesday, March 11. This includes submitting safety reports to Denver’s 311 service, emailing officials at Denver City Council, the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure and the mayor’s office, and participating in one of two different public demonstrations.
The first gathering will be a group “Walk & Roll” along major streets and corridors to learn about safety issues. The group will meet at the intersection of West Alamada Avenue and Federal Boulevard at 11 a.m. and move on from there. After that, the group will head to the Denver City and County Building for a “Die-In” demonstration during which the group will represent the 93 people killed in traffic crashes in Denver last year. Find out more about the day’s schedule through the Denver Streets Partnership.
Monday, March 16: Latino Advocacy Day
Part of an annual multi-day gathering in Denver to support Latino causes at the legislative level, the rally for Latino Advocacy Day will take place at the State Capitol from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., according to permits filed by organizers. An estimated 400 people and several speakers are expected to attend.
Saturday, March 28: No Kings Day
National groups are gearing up for another major No Kings Day protest on March 28, with dozens of actions planned around Colorado. This is the third “No Kings” protest since 2025, with the first two attracting thousands of protesters to Denver and other major cities around the country.
The next No Kings protest in Denver, slated for Saturday, March 28, will take place at the State Capitol and the Veteran’s Memorial Park located across the street from the west steps. Protesters will gather from noon to 5 p.m., with marches expected to take place in the afternoon and evening. Learn more about the Denver event and other No Kings protests in Colorado here.
Thursday, April 9: Homeschool Day
Intended to promote homeschool freedoms and “glorify God,” Homeschool Day at the Colorado State Capitol will take place all day on Thursday, April 9. The schedule includes watching live legislative sessions, breakout activities in the west foyer, lunch, giveaways and a rally and march outside of the Capitol. A permit filed by organizers expects up to 1,250 people to attend the rally, which will start at 11 a.m.; a march is scheduled shortly after at the Knights of Columbus Building at 1555 Grant Street.
Friday, April 17: March for Life
A pro-life, anti-abortion protest is scheduled at the Colorado Capitol Friday, April 17, according to organizers with the Concerned Women for America and Pro-Life Colorado. The rally, part of a day of legislative efforts, will take place from 10 a.m. to noon on the Capitol’s west steps. Activists want to “honor preborn life and stand together in support of a culture of life,” an online flyer reads. “Let’s stand united for the sanctity of life and make our voices heard!” The permit filed with the Capitol calls for up to 4,500 people.
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