DENVER - This Friday, March 5th marks one year since the state announced the first confirmed COVID-19 case in Colorado. During the past year, we have tragically lost nearly 6,000 Coloradans to this deadly virus. In an effort to honor those who we have lost over the last 12 months, Governor Polis invites all Coloradans, counties, cities, businesses, and organizations to participate in a virtual statewide Evening of Remembrance.
This is what we need your help with:
If you have building lights, turn them magenta at 6:00 PM. Magenta represents universal love: compassion and kindness.
If communities are able to and feel it's safe, that police and fire departments turn their lights on at 6:00 PM for one minute.
A virtual remembrance ceremony will begin at 6:30 PM MT and Governor Polis will then address the state of Colorado regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. The Governor’s address will be broadcasted through television, digital platforms, and on the Governor’s Facebook page.
We encourage Coloradans to participate virtually and watch on television and digital platforms.
WWII-era aircraft will perform a flyover from west to east over the state capitol at 430PM MT.
Cities, counties, organizations, businesses participating (will be updated on a rolling basis) include:
Ridgeway
Windsor
Golden
Northglenn
Aurora
Bennett
Superior
Pueblo
Centennial
Snowmass Village
Blue River
Fruita
Glenwood Springs
Colorado Springs
Arapahoe County
El Paso County
Denver
Durango
Boulder
Fort Collins
Ophir
Brighton
Commerce City
Arvada
Nederland
Denver Broncos - Empower Field at Mile High
Colorado Rockies - Coors Field
Colorado State Capitol