Former presidential candidate and Denver native John Kerry made a 2004 campaign stop at Civic Center, and 2008 Democratic nominee Barack Obama gave a speech there on October 26, 2008 to an estimated 100,000 supporters. On October 11, 2019, a School strike for climate protest was held in Civic Center Park with Greta Thunberg. Civic Center is also the location for many annual events. These include: January - The City and County Building has a Christmas lights display up until the National Western Stock Show ends in mid January. March – Civic Center is at the end of one of the longest St. Patrick's Day parades in the nation. April - Flyhi 420 Festival an annual pro-cannabis rally/ cannabis culture gathering is held in Civic Center every year on April 20, otherwise known as 420. May - Denver has a large Cinco de Mayo festival, held at Civic Center. June - Civic Center is host to the People's Fair, a bohemian festival with various music, art, political booths, and other happenings; PrideFest, the annual gay pride festival is held at Civic Center, which is also the endpoint of the parade. Summer - There are various theatre and music events held throughout the summer at the Greek amphitheater. Summer - Each Wednesday night, the Denver Cruiser Ride stops at the Greek amphitheater, which riders refer to as the "Circle of Death." September - A Taste of Colorado is a food and music festival held during Labor Day weekend at the park. October - The park is the end point for a Columbus Day parade that often brings protests from American Indian groups. December - The Parade of Lights ends at the City and County Building which has holiday lights from the beginning of the parade until the National Western Stock Show. See also Yule marble References External links Denver Civic Center http://www.civiccenterfriends.blogspot.com https://flyhi420festival.com Squares in the United States Parks in Denver Historic districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Colorado History of Denver National Register of Historic Places in Denver National Historic Landmarks in Colorado