Civic Center is known throughout the state as the rendezvous for the largest and most important cultural and civic events . Being at the center of the state and local government institutions , Civic Center has become the place for political statement for various groups and individuals representing a variety of causes . It was Civic Center where the public held a vigil for the victims of Columbine High School massacre , and 9/11 . 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 more than 120,000 supporters
Columbine High School massacre
Columbine High School massacre
Civic Center, Denver