Civic Action Calendar: Week of April 30

This is the civic action calendar, where each week we’ll share information about actions and events hosted by community-based organizations across the Front Range.

Thursday, April 30

From 12 – 2 p.m., T’RUAH is organizing Jews Demand ICE OUT Denver – at the Colorado State Capitol. This rally is part of a national day of action where Jewish communities around the country will gather to protest immigration enforcement efforts spiking across the country. That’s at the capitol building in Denver, 200 E Colfax ave.

More information about the event and actions across the country can be found at truah.org.

Friday, May 1 — May Day

At 11 a.m., APL Colorado, Aurora Unidos CSO, and other groups will meet at the state capitol for an ICE Walk Out. They say the demonstration is striking students and other community members, to express dissent against increasing immigration enforcement efforts in Colorado. Organizers encourage participants and those in solidarity to abstain from work or school tomorrow, and to engage in a complete economic boycott.

From 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., the United Denver coalition will hold “Reclaim May Day 2026: Workers Over Billionaires” at Washington Park in Denver. More information can be found on their Instagram.

From 12 p.m. – 2 p.m., Denver Democratic Socialists of America will recognize May Day by lining Colorado Boulevard. The line starts at 8th Ave. & Colorado Blvd. in Denver. More info can be found at denverDSA.org.

From 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., DSA and the No Kings Coalition are hosting a May Day event in Colorado Springs at Acacia Park, 115 E Platte Ave.

From 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., the No Kings Coalition will hold a separate May Day event in Fort Collins at City Park, 1500 W Mulberry St.

You can find information about the history of May Day, as well as more event information at maydaystrong.org.

Saturday, May 2nd

From 9:30 – 10:30 am – Indivisible will hold a demonstration called ICE Out of Home Depot at the Boulder Home Depot. Rally-goers will stand outside the Home Depot in central Boulder, telling shoppers about the ways the home-improvement store supports immigration enforcement efforts. This effort will take place at the same location this Saturday and next. This protest is part of a national effort by Indivisible. The demonstration will take place at Arapahoe and 30th in Boulder. More information can be found at indivisible.org.

From 12 – 4 p.m., New Era Colorado will have a Community Hike at Chautauqua Park. Organizers say New Era Colorado is a values-aligned organization connecting young folks; they’ll explore the wilderness, build community, and “touch grass” to encourage social discourse. That’s at Chautauqua Park, 900 Baseline Rd & 9th St. in Boulder.

Sunday, May 3

From 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Indivisible will be holding their weekly ICE Out for Good visibility rally in Arvada. Protestors will be standing against ICE and honoring Alex Pretti, who had ties to the Aurora community. That’s at West 80th Ave. & Wadsworth Blvd. in Arvada.

Wednesday, May 6

At 6 p.m., the American Friends Service Committee will be holding a Vigil Honoring Immigrant Mothers at the Aurora ICE Facility. The organizers encourage rallygoers to bring signs with messaging dedicated to immigrant mothers. That’s at the GEO Detention Facility at 3130 Oakland St. in Aurora.

Special thank you to Keith Gelderloos, Kenneth Nova, and Jack Armstrong. You can tell us about an event by emailing [email protected].

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