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.
What stores are closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
Two federal holidays are observed on Monday. Here's how banks, the DMV, government offices and stores will be impacted.
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.
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
Group plans programs, march, awards for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Before marching from downtown Grand Junction to Colorado Mesa University on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, walkers can warm up with coffee and hot chocolate.
Martin Luther King Jr. Was a 'Protest Leader Who Really Does Not Like Conflict,' Says Biographer
In an interview published by NPR’s Book of the Day podcast on Jan. 3, writer Jonathan Eig, who authored the biography 'King: A Life,' said that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was "a protest leader who really does not like conflict.
The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
On the third Monday of the month, federal, state and local governments, institutions and various industries recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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.
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.
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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.