Events honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this week

"Marading" for Martin Luther King Jr. in Denver
Martin Luther King Jr.'s direct connections to Denver may be minimal, yet year after year, the community hosts one of the nation's largest celebrations of his life and legacy. What's happening: The annual Marade — a combination of the words "march" and "parade" — takes place next Monday to mark MLK Day.
Documentary captures 1960s visits to Denver and Littleton by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The film is focused on visits in 1964 and 1967, and how Coloradans responded when the civil rights leader was slain.
Snow, icy roads to impact mountain travel over Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend
As an arctic blast moves into Colorado, snow and icy roads will impact mountain travel during the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend.
Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond: Martin Luther King Jr. Marade and more
There's a posted "high ticket demand" at Denver Center when Marty McFly is zapped back to the past in a DeLorean in "Back to the Future: The Musical" next Wednesday through Feb. 9 at Buell Theatre. Watch as he flies back to the present to help eccentric scientist Doc Brown. denvercenter.org
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: What is open, closed
The next federal holiday is upon us. On Jan. 20 we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. The day is celebrated on the third Monday in January. This year it also marks Inauguration Day. Many offices and businesses may be closed or operating at different hours because of the day.
Denver to hold ribbon cutting, re-dedication at Martin Luther King Jr. monument
Last year the MLK Jr. monument in Denver was vandalized, tomorrow the MLK Holiday Commission plans a ribbon cutting and re-dedication.
Martin Luther King Jr. nephew to speak at Colorado Springs events, Unity March moved
Freedom, justice, and democracy will be in spirit for residents in the Colorado Springs area the week of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with breakfast, a unity march, speakers, panels, and other events.
VCU to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with walk and celebration event
The VCU Health Office of Inclusive Excellence is hosting a commemorative walk in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. next weekend.
Local organizations to hold events in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Organizations in central Arkansas are preparing to hold events in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr. Commission will host a free food giveaway Wednesday in Little Rock.
Everything you need to know about the 38th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. March
Martin Luther King Jr. March is Monday, January 20th. It starts at 10am. The broadcast will air on Fox SA from 10am-11am. We will be livestreaming on FoxSA.com and

Marade, Denver

Polar vortex won't halt Denver's National Western Stock Show this weekend
Organizers of the 119th stock show said its animals will be safe during Denver's cold stretch. Some events will be moved indoors with no cancelations.
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Marade shortened to limit outside exposure to bitter cold expected Monday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Organizers of the annual Marade announced a shortened schedule to limit participants' exposure to the bitterly cold ...
MLK Jr. monument in Denver's City Park rededicated after last year's vandalism, theft
One week ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a group gathered Monday at the MLK Jr. monument in Denver's City Park to rededicate the statue.