Hours before the No Kings protest began in Denver today, October 18, more than 500 demonstrators lined Elkhorn Avenue in Estes Park for what may be the largest demonstration in the mountain town’s history.
The No Kings Day protest — part of a national movement opposing authoritarianism and calling for renewed commitment to democratic principles — drew a mix of residents and visitors, from retirees and young families to costumed participants braving the mountain wind.
A 7-8-year-old man dressed as Kenny from South Park became an instant crowd favorite. “Nothing says Colorado more than South Park,” he said, his orange inflatable hood rippling in the gusts. “If I’m going to protest in Estes Park, I might as well do it as Kenny. We’ve got to work together — there are no kings in America, or at least there shouldn’t be.”…