About 100 people gather to ‘stand for freedom’ at Colorado State Capitol – OutThere Colorado

About 100 demonstrators from all over Colorado flocked to the steps of the State Capitol Saturday afternoon to "stand up for freedom."

Those in attendance held signs reading "show your smile again," "no 2 mask, yes 2 freedom," and "unmask our children," and waving American, Don't Tread on Me and Trump 2020 flags. Additionally, a caravan of around six cars circled the capitol honking in time to the chants.

"This is really what it means to be American," said State Rep. Tonya Van Beber, R-Eaton. "People are here showing their support for the things that we hold dear and that's our constitutional right."

The rally was hosted by Colorado Rising UP (CRU), the state's chapter of Worldwide Demonstration. It was held in conjunction with other rallies held in over 100 cities around the world, said Mark Berger, a spokesperson for CRU.

Wesley Johnson and Kelly Fuge of Boulder were among those who participated in the event. Johnson said he felt obligated to stand up for freedom of speech, medical freedom and to encourage people to show others their smiles again.

"I'd feel pretty empty if I wasn't here, I'd be missing out on an important opportunity to raise awareness of everything going on," Johnson said. "This is so important and I hope the greater Denver and Colorado feels and sees what we're doing."

During the peaceful demonstration several speakers including Van Beber, addressed the crowd on the west side of the building. Following the speakers people sang, danced and enjoyed what was described as a "Freedom Party"

Some driving around downtown Denver honked their horns in support.

"Our rally started about 20 hours ago in the Philippines," said Andrea, an organizer who declined to give her last name while speaking to the group, "We are here to stand up for our rights and won't stop after today's event is over."

And many at the rally including Berger said Saturday's rally will create a domino affect not only in Colorado, but across the globe.

"This is only the beginning," Berger said. "People truly care about their freedoms and we will never stop standing up for what is right."

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