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kstewart33

(6,551 posts)
Sat Jan 21, 2017, 04:54 PM Jan 2017

Just got home from the Denver march.

We waited about an hour for the march to start. Delayed because of the unexpected crowd size, over 100,000. Based on Facebook signups, we thought that about 45,000 would show.

The march was amazing. So many people, waiting patiently to begin, chanting, talking, singing - so pumped up. Thousands of signs - far more than we expected. So many were clever, funny, and smart. Once the march started, we walked very slowly because of the crowd size. Took about 2 hours to walk 1.4 miles. Didn't matter. So many people having fun and clearly energizing each other.

Overall, an incredible experience. The task ahead - organizing and channeling this support into making a real legislative difference.

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Just got home from the Denver march. (Original Post) kstewart33 Jan 2017 OP
Great post! So glad that the Denver march went so well! skylucy Jan 2017 #1
K & R ......for visibility..nt Wounded Bear Jan 2017 #2
K&R gademocrat7 Jan 2017 #3
BUMP for Denver!! Bengus81 Jan 2017 #4
I couldn't attend in Denver today - You brought happy tears to my eyes eleny Jan 2017 #5
Just got home! What a wonderful experience in Denver! It was so gratifying to be among Turn CO Blue Jan 2017 #6
I worked a block away from there for decades - Those numbers are spot on eleny Jan 2017 #9
Yes, we felt the same way. kstewart33 Jan 2017 #10
Thousands at Albuquerque women's triron Jan 2017 #7
Just got home from there janx Jan 2017 #8
Thank you to all who are participating !!! SamKnause Jan 2017 #11
I just heard 200,000 ellie Jan 2017 #12
I just got home from the Denver March as well Greywing Jan 2017 #13
kickin' and reckin' all march threads The Polack MSgt Jan 2017 #14
KICK! Cha Jan 2017 #15
K&R nt ProudProgressiveNow Jan 2017 #16
Biggest crowd I have ever been in! world wide wally Jan 2017 #17

eleny

(46,166 posts)
5. I couldn't attend in Denver today - You brought happy tears to my eyes
Sat Jan 21, 2017, 05:05 PM
Jan 2017

Showers of love and joy to you and all who walked the walk.

Turn CO Blue

(4,221 posts)
6. Just got home! What a wonderful experience in Denver! It was so gratifying to be among
Sat Jan 21, 2017, 05:14 PM
Jan 2017

well over 100,000 like-minded champions for human rights.

The light rail was packed - we all calmly waited in a patient, positive atmosphere through 3-4 trains before we could get on and head downtown.

I have had the weight of dread in my chest each day when I wake up. I was so happy to be DOING something - the most important part of democracy IS SHOWING UP!

IT WAS LOVELY!

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eleny

(46,166 posts)
9. I worked a block away from there for decades - Those numbers are spot on
Sat Jan 21, 2017, 05:20 PM
Jan 2017

This rivals the Bronco parades, lol!

kstewart33

(6,551 posts)
10. Yes, we felt the same way.
Sat Jan 21, 2017, 05:21 PM
Jan 2017

We felt it was our responsibility to go. Things are immediately turning so dark and extreme. We had to take a stand at least by showing up. There are so many in our country who feel outraged and deeply concerned about what Trump and Congress will do. We all need to show up!

Greywing

(1,124 posts)
13. I just got home from the Denver March as well
Sat Jan 21, 2017, 06:13 PM
Jan 2017

There had to have been over 200,000 people marching and people who could not march lining the parade route. Totally peaceful demonstration. My favorite sign today: "I can't believe I still have to march for this shit" carried by a woman who appeared to be older than me and I'm 60!

I'm so proud of Denver!

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