MARCH 3rd IN-PERSON MORNING SCHEDULE OF EVENTS​

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In-Person MORNING EVENTS are open to ANYONE:

• Capitol Security Protocol

• Entrance Info

• Handicap Parking at the Capitol

• VIEW MAPS OF THE CAPITOL

• Street and metered parking spaces are located within walking distance of the museum. Parking is also available at several lots in the area, including the Cultural Center Complex Garage at 12th Avenue and Broadway. The garage is open from 5 am-11 pm. Please note the garage is operated by Denver Public Works, not the museum.

  • Find a map with nearby parking options on Parkopedia.

  • Accessible parking spaces are available on 13th Avenue south of Broadway Street (in front of the Denver Public Library) and on the second level of the Cultural Center Complex Garage on 12th Avenue and Broadway. Enter the garage from 12th and follow the signs to the northwest corner elevators.

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• 8:00am: Bagels and Coffee, while they last (Outside the Old Supreme Court Chamber - 2nd floor, north side)

• 8:15 - 8:45am: IDD Policy Overview (Old Supreme Court Chamber)

  • Limited seating

  • Optional: In advance of IDD Awareness Day, invite your legislator(s) to stop by outside the OSCC for a cup of coffee and a photo. Find your legislator here >

• 9:00am: Pledge of Allegiance and IDD Awareness Day Tribute

  • Tribute timing is subject to the calendar of each chamber.
    Unfortunately, we do not have any control over when Tributes will be read.

  • ​House Gallery (observe from 3rd floor, west side gallery)​

    • ​IDD Awareness Day House Tribute Sponsored by: Rep. Rebekah Stewart and Rep. Rick Taggart

  • Senate Gallery (observe from 3rd floor south side gallery) 

    • Pledge of Allegiance by Elmer from Denver County

    • ​IDD Awareness Day Senate Tribute Sponsored by: Sen. Judy Amabile and Sen. Rod Pelton

• After Tribute, approximately 10:00am - 11:30am: Choose Your Own Advocacy Adventure​

  • Participate in our Photo Scavenger Hunt!

    • ​Join the conversation and share photos on social media using #COIDD

  • Take a tour of the Capitol. Public tours are offered hourly 10:00am-3:00pm. Self-guided tour materials are available at the tour desk on the north side, 1st floor.

  • Watch a House or Senate Committee Hearing or a Joint Budget Committee Hearing. View Session Schedule >

  • Visit with your legislator or their staff in their office (Make appointments in advance. Find your legislator here >).

  • ​Continue to watch the House or Senate from the Galleries

In-Person LUNCHEON EVENT - this required registration in advance

• To access 2026 in-person Luncheon information, please email info@alliancecolorado.org