2025 Schedule of Events

This schedule is subject to change, please check AuroraGov.org for frequently for event updates. 

• Monday, Jan. 13

  Opening Ceremony

  • Time: 3-6 pm (Tentative)
  • Location: AMC Lobby
  • Speakers: Bianca Emmerson, President Colorado Black Women for Political Action
  • Prayer Vigil: ACOF – Debbie Stafford & Reid Hettich 

• Tuesday, January 14

  At the Table

  • 6 p.m. 
  • Streamed live at AuroraTV.org

• January 16 or 17

  CCA Student Film Festival

  • Date and location TBD

• Friday, Jan. 17

  Prayer Breakfast

  • 8:30-10:00 a.m.
  • Quebec Place at Fairmount, 430 S Quebec St #2, Denver, CO 80247
  • Hosted by: Aurora Mental Health and Recovery & ACOF/ Debbie Stafford

• Saturday, January 18

  Wreath Laying Ceremony

  • 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.
  • MLK, Jr Library, 9898 E Colfax Ave, Aurora, CO 80010

• Saturday, January 18

  Youth Event

  • 1-4 p.m.
  • MLK Library, Large Community Room

• Monday January 20

  Marade (Rain or shine)

  • 9 a.m. -Opening Ceremony
  • City Park-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. statue
  • 10:45 a.m.-Marade step off to Civic Center

• Monday, January 20

  MLK Jr. African American Heritage Rodeo

  • 6 p.m.
  • Denver Coliseum | 4600 Humboldt St. Denver
  • Purchase tickets at NationalWestern.com/Rodeo
  • Visit Billpickettrodeo.com for group tickets and more details

• Essay Contest Winners Celebration

  More information to come