Denver's part in the nationwide "No Kings" day of defiance against President Trump and authoritarianism begins at noon Saturday at Lincoln Veterans Memorial Park - and there will a police presence, standard procedure for large demonstrations.
Denver police said on social media: "We support everyone's right to protest peacefully." They noted "officers sometimes wear protective equipment like helmets and body armor to protect themselves from possible assault or injury while working close to protestors."
In other word, the police department's defensive gear is not intended to intimidate the masses.
March organizers said: "No Kings is a nationwide day of defiance. From city blocks to small towns, from courthouse steps to community parks, we’re taking action to reject authoritarianism—and show the world what democracy really looks like."
Earlier in the week, Denver police arrested 18 people during a rowdy protest against ICE at Broadway and I-25. Police fired smoke bombs and pepper balls to disperse the crowd after issuing loudspeaker warnings. One arrestee faced charges of assaulting a police officer.
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