Statewide Evening of Remembrance — A Year Later: We Honor and Reflect

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