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PHOTOS: Protests at Colorado state Capitol call to reopen the state

By 04/20/2020 | updated 6 years ago
Hundreds gathered at the Colorado state Capitol to protest against the stay-at-home orders on Sunday, April 19, 2020. (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)

A large crowd, many waving U.S. flags and protest signs, descended on the Colorado State Capitol for “Operation Gridlock” to protest against Colorado stay-at-home orders. The organizers of the rally asked those attending to stay in their cars to protest and follow social distancing to be safe. But a large crowd gathered on the lawn of the Capitol, many not wearing masks on Sunday, April 19, 2020.

Hundreds gathered at the Colorado state Capitol to protest against the stay-at-home orders on Sunday, April 19, 2020. (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)
Hundreds gathered at the Colorado state Capitol to protest against the stay-at-home orders on Sunday, April 19, 2020. (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)
While the
While the “Operation Gridlock” protest was going on in downtown Denver on Sunday, April 19, 2020, a couple of physician assistants who live in the neighborhood stood in a crosswalk on Grant Street near the Colorado state Capitol. They said they work in a Denver hospital with COVID-19 patients and wanted to remind the protesters of who is on the front line fighting the virus. They stood in the crosswalk between red lights for over an hour. (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)
Reopening Colorado was the main theme of protesters participating at the Colorado state Capitol for
Reopening Colorado was the main theme of protesters participating at the Colorado state Capitol for “Operation Gridlock.” The organizers of the rally asked those attending to stay in their cars to protest and follow social distancing to be safe. But a large crowd gathered on the lawn of the Capitol, many not wearing masks on Sunday, April 19, 2020. (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)
A large crowd, many waving U.S. flags and protest signs, descended on the Colorado State Capitol for
A large crowd, many waving U.S. flags and protest signs, descended on the Colorado State Capitol for “Operation Gridlock” to protest against Colorado stay-at-home orders. The organizers of the rally asked those attending to stay in their cars to protest and follow social distancing to be safe. But a large crowd gathered on the lawn of the Capitol, many not wearing masks on Sunday, April 19, 2020. (JERILEE BENNETT, THE GAZETTE)
Counter protester Mitchell Webb (left) argues with protesters who were protesting Colorado stay-at-home orders. A large crowd, many waving U.S. flags and protest signs, descended on the Colorado state Capitol for
Counter protester Mitchell Webb (left) argues with protesters who were protesting Colorado stay-at-home orders. A large crowd, many waving U.S. flags and protest signs, descended on the Colorado state Capitol for “Operation Gridlock.” The organizers of the rally asked those attending to stay in their cars to protest and follow social distancing to be safe. But a large crowd gathered on the lawn of the Capitol, many not wearing masks, on Sunday, April 19, 2020. (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)
A protester is silhouetted against a
A protester is silhouetted against a “Don’t Tread on Me” flag while participating in “Operation Gridlock” on April 19, 2020, which was held to protest against Colorado stay-at-home orders. The organizers of the rally asked those attending to stay in their cars to protest and follow social distancing to be safe. But a large crowd gathered on the lawn of the Capitol, many not wearing masks. (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)
Hundreds gathered at the Colorado state Capitol to protest against the stay-at-home orders on Sunday, April 19, 2020. (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)
Hundreds gathered at the Colorado state Capitol to protest against the stay-at-home orders on Sunday, April 19, 2020. (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)
Hundreds gathered at the Colorado state Capitol to protest against the stay-at-home orders on Sunday, April 19, 2020. (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)
Hundreds gathered at the Colorado state Capitol to protest against the stay-at-home orders on Sunday, April 19, 2020. (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)
Hundreds gathered at the Colorado state Capitol to protest against the stay-at-home orders on Sunday, April 19, 2020. (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)
Hundreds gathered at the Colorado state Capitol to protest against the stay-at-home orders on Sunday, April 19, 2020. (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)
Hundreds gathered at the Colorado state Capitol to protest against the stay-at-home orders on Sunday, April 19, 2020. (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)
Hundreds gathered at the Colorado state Capitol to protest against the stay-at-home orders on Sunday, April 19, 2020. (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)
Hundreds gathered at the Colorado state Capitol to protest against the stay-at-home orders on Sunday, April 19, 2020. (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)
Hundreds gathered at the Colorado state Capitol to protest against the stay-at-home orders on Sunday, April 19, 2020. (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)
Hundreds gathered at the Colorado state Capitol to protest against the stay-at-home orders on Sunday, April 19, 2020. (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)
Hundreds gathered at the Colorado state Capitol to protest against the stay-at-home orders on Sunday, April 19, 2020. (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)
Hundreds gathered at the Colorado state Capitol to protest against the stay-at-home orders on Sunday, April 19, 2020. (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)
Hundreds gathered at the Colorado state Capitol to protest against the stay-at-home orders on Sunday, April 19, 2020. (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)
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