Below are protest and political events scheduled across Colorado over the next week. If you know of any upcoming public events, please let us know at [email protected].
Friday, Feb. 20
Protest in front of Congressman Gabe Evans’ (R-CO) Northglenn Office – 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – 10701 Melody Dr., Suite 500, Northglenn
Weekly demonstration. From the organizers: “We gather peacefully … to urge him to have the courage to speak with us, his constituents. We plead with him to defend our Freedom, our Constitution, and our Democracy. We protest Gabe Evans’ weakness as he remains silent in the face of the staggering level of corruption and other unconstitutional actions of this administration.” More information can be found here.
Protest against Proposed ICE Facility in Walsenburg – 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – 401 Main St., Walsenburg
Weekly demonstration.
Saturday, Feb. 21
Indivisible: Protest Against Tyranny – 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – 5700 S. Broadway, Littleton
Weekly demonstration. From the organizers: “This series of weekly protests started several months ago as Tesla Takedown protests are now broadening as the authoritarian threat continues to evolve. We will continue to be taking nonviolent action at Tesla, but want to bring to light other issues while we keep the pressure on Musk.” More information can be found here.
GrassrootsPueblo: Get ICE out of all American Cities – 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – 1520 W 4th St., Pueblo
From the organizers: “We are GrassrootsPueblo, an independent group of concerned citizens regarding the authoritarian actions by the Trump administration. All hands on deck this Saturday, to protest the murders and chaos the ICE agents are committing in Minneapolis. Please bring signage to reflect your thoughts on this topic. Hope to see many of you there.”
Aurora Unidos CSO: Drive Out Key Lime Air – 12 p.m. – 12855 E Adam Aircraft Cir., Englewood
From the organizers: “jetCenters of Colorado has the power to end Key Lime’s sublease and kick them out of Centennial Airport! Join us for a car rally to demand that jetCenters of Colorado cancel their contract with Key Lime Air!”
Indivisible: Stand Up Loveland – 12 – 2 p.m. – 1440 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland
Weekly demonstration.
Equality Pagosa: Stand Up Saturdays – 12 – 2 p.m. – 811 W. U.S. Hwy 160, Pagosa Springs
Weekly demonstration.
Gubernatorial Candidate Housing and Transit Forum – 1:30 – 3 p.m. – 1325 Glenarm Place, Denver
The forum will feature both Democratic candidates, Attorney General Phil Weiser and Senator Michael Bennet. More information about the event can be found here.
Sunday, Feb. 22
Indivisible: Ice Out for Good – 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – West 80th Ave. & Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada
Join protestors in standing against ICE and honoring Alex Pretti, who had ties to the Aurora community. Weekly demonstration.
Ukrainians of Colorado: Four Years of Resistance; Stand With Ukraine Rally – 1 – 3 p.m. – 200 E Colfax Ave., Denver
Join activists and community members in gathering at the Capitol steps to mark four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The event will feature speakers from the state legislature, leaders from the Colorado Ukrainian community, and other advocates. More information about the event can be found here.
It Just Takes 1 Weld County: Meet the Candidates for Colorado Congressional District 8 – 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. – 165 Settlers Way, Johnstown
A community-led, nonpartisan candidate forum offering voters a chance to hear directly from all qualified candidates in one moderated discussion. All participants will have equal time for opening and closing statements and to answer questions that will be moderated during the Q & A portion. All qualified candidates have been invited.
Wednesday, Feb. 25
New Era Colorado: Rise Together Boulder – 6 – 8 p.m. – 2525 Frontier Ave., Suite A, Boulder
From the organizers: “Join New Era and other progressive non-profits for a night of community, voter registration and resistance!”
Protest at Arvada ICE Facility – 6 p.m. – 3130 Oakland St, Aurora,
Weekly demonstration.
The Month Ahead
Boulder County IPT: Tell BI Inc., Drop Your Contract with ICE – Feb. 28, 2 p.m. – 6265 Gunbarrel Ave., Suite B, Gunbarrel
From the organizers: “We will assemble peacefully at the BI, Inc. headquarters in Gunbarrel to show the company how strongly our community opposes their collaboration with I.C.E. BI, Inc. (owned by GEO Group) has contracts with DHS that put it at the center of actions that harm members of the community and vulnerable people in communities across the country. Please join us and add your voice for BI to STOP COLLABORATING WITH ICE!”
DENCAT: International Women’s Day March – March 8, 12 p.m. – 200 E Colfax Ave., Denver
No Kings Coalition: Third No Kings Day Protest – March 28 – Nationwide
