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].
Daily
Sit-in and Sewing Circle at Fredrick ICE Hold Room — 1 – 5 p.m. — 3770 Puritan Way, Frederick
From the organizers: “We sit in for humanity, we stand for justice, no one should be left unheard. Bring a chair, your needlepoint or book, and a sing to prop up or carry.” For more information, contact [email protected].
Thursday, March 19
South Boulder Visibility Brigade: Weekly Overpass Protest — 12 – 1 p.m. — Sioux Dr. & Thunderbird Dr., Boulder
Weekly demonstration. From the organizers: “South Boulder Visibility Brigade invites you to a weekly visibility event on the pedestrian bridge at Foothills Parkway and Sioux Ave. in Boulder. Come protest the regime and publicize/push back against recent takeover attempts. Bring your own sign if desired, but we will have banners/letters and signs to borrow. Parking on Sioux Ave. off of Thunderbird Dr.”
Indivisible Table Mountain: Standing For — 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. — Washington Ave. & 10th St., Golden
Weekly demonstration. From the organizers: “Come STAND with us one deep on the sidewalks through Golden. We will start at Washington Ave and 10th St & spread out, as far as we can go. We meet every Thursday, late afternoon until sunset near the Buffalo Bill statue.”
Friday, March 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.
Together Colorado, Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition: Stop the Hudson ICE Detention Center– Highlands REIT Day of Action — 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. — 2270 S University Blvd., Denver
From the organizers: “Join Together Colorado and CIRC to urge Highlands [real estate company, which owns the Hudson jail,] to stop doing business with ICE as part of a growing national movement – on the same day, allies in Illinois, Ohio, and California will hold solidarity echo actions at Highlands REIT properties in their states. 11:30 a.m. Canvas and speak with residents. 12:00 Press conference & faithful witness.”
Pueblo West Indivisible: DON’T CAVE IN – NO I.C.E. FUNDING! — 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. — 129 W B St, Pueblo
From the organizers: “Demonstration in front of Senator Bennet’s Pueblo Office. NOW is the time for the Senate to make meaningful reforms to I.C.E. and C.B.P. … There will be live speakers, protest songs, chants and signs, as well as a short memorial service to honor our fallen soldiers in the Iran War. This event is organized by Pueblo West Indivisible and Grass Roots Pueblo.”
Saturday, March 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: Anti-ICE Protest and Food/Pet Donation Drive — 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — 1520 W 4th St., Pueblo
Weekly demonstration. From the organizers: “We are GrassrootsPueblo, an independent group of concerned citizens regarding the authoritarian actions by the Trump administration. Our food and pet food donation drive continues every week at our Saturday protests. This allows us to help the people and pet friends in our community who are struggling right now. We really appreciate your donation.”
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.
Speak Up Southern Colorado: Community Meeting on Proposed Walsenburg ICE Facility — 1 – 4 p.m. — 415 Walsen Ave., Walsenburg
From the organizers: “The small town of Walsenburg, Colorado, could be the site of a new, for-profit, concentration camp. Documents obtained by the ACLU of Colorado show that ICE’s internal reports describe the abandoned private prison outside of Walsenburg as “funded”. Local activists have seen the facility become more active and with more security. We cordially invite the public to join us for a community gathering at the Spanish Peaks Library in Walsenburg to discuss what this means for the community in Walsenburg, what this means for Colorado, and what communities can do to prepare and resist ICE’s expansion campaign into Colorado.”
Sunday, March 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.
Peaceful Demonstration at the Craig ICE Facility — 2 – 3 p.m. — 466 Tucker St., Craig
From the organizers: “This event is organized by a group of concerned folks in Moffat County, peacefully demonstrating against the detainment of our fellow neighbors and friends. We believe that by bringing awareness that this is happening in our communities, and showing solidarity with our friends and neighbors, we can put an end to ICE’s dehumanizing practices.”
Wednesday, March 25
Protest at Aurora ICE Facility — 6 p.m. — 3130 Oakland St, Aurora
Weekly demonstration.
The Month Ahead
Chinga La Migra Benefit Concert – March 27, 5 p.m. – 4890 Pecos St., Denver
Featuring Puente Libre, Pink Hawks, Panamerican Supersonica, and Mag Esai. 25$ suggested donation, 18+ ID required. From the organizers: “To support detainees in [the Aurora ICE detention facility] and their families, 100% of proceeds at the concert will go directly to supporting basic needs for families and detainees.”
No Kings Coalition: Third No Kings Day Protest — March 28 — Nationwide
