RTD bus routes to experience minor detours January 19 during Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Marade

DENVER (Jan. 16, 2025) –– Some Regional Transportation District (RTD) bus routes will experience minor detours on Monday, Jan. 19, due to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. march and parade from City Park to the Colorado State Capitol.

Known as a “Marade” by organizers, the event celebrates its 42nd anniversary this year and commemorates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

RTD services will operate on a regular schedule; however, customers using affected routes should expect delays and detours between 10:15 a.m. and 1:45 p.m., which may also impact scheduled bus and rail connections.

Bus routes:

The following bus routes will have a minor detour around the event: 6, 12, 15, 15L, 16, 20, and 24.

Trip planning

RTD customers should plan ahead, stay informed, and prepare to be outside by dressing appropriately for the weather.

Customers are encouraged to use RTD’s Next Ride web app to view schedules, plan trips and see bus and train locations in real time. For the latest details about service, sign up forService Alerts. Check the RTD website before traveling for schedules.

For additional route and schedule information, call RTD’s Customer Care division at 303.299.6000. Agents are available 6 a.m.-8 p.m. on weekdays, and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

Event information

Details on the Marade can be found here. To learn more about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., visit RTD’s feature article on News Stop.