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The audience cheers after the National Anthem was sung. The Martin Luther King Jr. Day Marade, Jan. 15, 2018. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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LOOK: Denver’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Marade persisted despite freezing temperatures and snow

Over the years, the holiday and march has been an opportunity to comment on current events through the lens of Dr. King's fight for civil rights.

The Martin Luther King Jr. Marade, Jan. 16, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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What to know about Denver’s 2018 Martin Luther King Jr. Day demonstration

Denver's 2018 celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy is set to kick off Monday morning at City Park.

The 1992 Martin Luther King Jr. Marade, which clashed with white supremacist counterprotesters. Jan. 20, 1992. (Courtesy: Kerry Appel, Kurt Bauer, Stephen Hume)

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Decades ago, Denver’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Marade fought with white supremacists for permits and public space

It took more than decade to make Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday a state holiday. The fight didn't stop at the legislature.

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Denver Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch (12) hands the ball off to running back Devontae Booker (23) during minicamp at UCHealth Training Center. Jun 13, 2017; Englewood. (Isaiah J. Downing/USA TODAY Sports)

Broncos lose running back Devontae Booker to wrist injury

Broncos coach Vance Joseph's first training camp got off to a rough start with word that Devontae Booker will undergo wrist surgery Friday and is expected to miss six weeks.

Long-time Martin Luther King Jr. Marade Chair Vern Howard holds up a bucket for donations, the first time collections have been made in the event's history. Jan. 16, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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Denver’s Marade group is cutting scholarships and passing a bucket for donations after losing major sponsors

Sponsors pulled at least $57,000 in support because protestors disrupted last year's Martin Luther King Jr. Day Marade.

The Martin Luther King Jr. Statue in City Park, under much snowfall. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

Marchers: Denver’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Marade is call of unity at a divisive time

It seemed that each marcher felt they were channeling Martin Luther King Jr.'s mission in their own way. Though interpretations of his unifying message took different forms, it seemed that everyone shared a vision of hope.

A statue of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr at City Park on MLK Day hours before the annual Marade. (Kevin J. Beaty)

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Everything you need to know about Denver’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Marade

Denver Broncos Devontae Booker (23) fights for extra yardage on a third quarter reception against the San Diego Chargers in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, Colo. October 30, 2016.Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)

The last time the Broncos’ running game was this bad, Wade Phillips was the head coach

The Broncos racked up 1,484 total yards on the ground. To find a worse single-season output in franchise history, you have to go all the way back to 1994.

Denver Broncos Devontae Booker (23) rushes 5 yards during third quarter action against the San Diego Chargers in the NFL game at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Ca October 13, 2016. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/Denver Broncos)

The Broncos’ next game against the Chiefs got moved to prime time

The Denver Broncos' first game after their bye week will air in a primetime slot.

With C.J. Anderson’s status in doubt, the Denver Broncos need Devontae Booker to step up

Booker is averaging 4.8 yards per carry. Can he keep that figure above 4.5 as he plays more snaps?

Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson (22) carries for 7 yards as Pittsburgh Steelers safety Mike Mitchell (23) attempts to bring down Anderson during second quarter action in the NFL AFC Divisional playoff game at Denver, Colo. January 17, 2016. (© Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)

Denver Broncos’ C.J. Anderson out a “few weeks” with knee injury

Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson will miss multiple games with a knee injury, according to Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network.

The Broncos’ running game is broken. Giving more carries to Devontae Booker could help.

The unvieling of Broncos Boulevard in front of the City and County Building. Sept. 7, 2016. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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By the numbers: The Broncos’ ugly loss to the Chargers

Prior to Thursday's debacle against the San Diego Chargers, Denver won every single AFC West road game since Dec. 19, 2010.

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