Denver No Kings Protesters March Downton

On Oct. 17, a little over a thousand protesters march through downtown Denver under No Kings. Signs called President Trump a tyrant, called for him to be jailed and encouraged everyone to vote. All photos by Jeff Tidwell.

Demonstrators stream between downtown office towers on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. Photo by Jeff Tidwell for the Denver Voice.

Participants carrying signs walk hand in hand through downtown Denver during the No Kings march on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. Photo by Jeff Tidwell for the Denver Voice.

Becca Ontiveros and family at the No Kings march in Denver on Oct. 17, 2026. Photo by Jeff Tidwell for the Denver Voice.

Carlos Álvarez-Aramyos, founder of American Opposition at the Denver No Kings protest on Oct. 17, 2026. Photo by Jeff Tidwell for the Denver Voice.

Bubbles drift through a crowd of demonstrators marching through downtown Denver during the No Kings protest on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. Photo by Jeff Tidwell for the Denver Voice.

Participants display handmade signs while crossing downtown Denver during the No Kings protest on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. Photo by Jeff Tidwell for the Denver Voice.

Members of the crowd carry signs expressing opposition to President Donald Trump during the No Kings demonstration in Denver on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. Photo by Jeff Tidwell for the Denver Voice.

Organizers use a pickup truck as a mobile stage on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. Photo by Jeff Tidwell for the Denver Voice.

A participant drapes an American flag across raised arms while joining the No Kings march in downtown Denver on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. Photo by Jeff Tidwell for the Denver Voice.