Headlines Monday January 19, 2026
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MLK Marade at 10 A.M.
Today is Martin Luther King Junior Day, celebrated in the United States to commemorate the life and work of one of America’s foremost spiritual and civil rights leaders. In his civil rights campaigns, King made several stops in Colorado, notably in neighborhoods throughout Denver. Celebrating King’s legacy in the mile high state, there are several events kicking off today, most notably Denver’s MLK Day Marade – that’s one part march one part parade. Kicking off at 10 a.m. starting from in front of the statue of Dr. King in City Park and traveling to Lincoln Veterans Memorial Park.
Today’s commemorations come as the first year the National Park Service will not be offering free entry to National Parks on M-L-K day. The Trump administration rolled back free entry to the U.S. National parks, including Rocky Mountain National park, on M-L-K Day and Juneteenth in place of Flag Day, which is Trump’s birthday…