No Kings, Denver Police and protest
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More than a dozen rallies across the state were peace. Police used pepper balls and smoke on one group in Denver.
Protesters gathered nationwide, including Colorado, as President Trump attended a parade commemorating the Army's 250th anniversary on his 79th birthday.
The protesters stretched down Solar Street and along Hiawatha Boulevard in the largest anti-Trump protest in Syracuse this year.
Dozens of Regional Transportation District routes were detoured or delayed throughout metro Denver on Saturday as thousands of Coloradans gathered for “No Kings” protests.
The Denver Police Department advised of road closures near the state capitol due to Saturday’s “No Kings” protest.
As one of the largest demonstrations of the year prepares to take shape on the steps of the Colorado State Capitol, Denver police are taking to social media to outline what participants can expect. Hanna Powers spoke with an expert on how they plan to keep the day safe.
The parade, honoring the Army’s long-planned 250th anniversary celebration and coinciding with Trump’s 79th birthday, is set to step off from the Lincoln Memorial under the threat of stormy weather in Washington and protests around the country tied to a turbulent week of immigration enforcement that has involved military deployment in Los Angeles.