Denver, CO United States |
Commons Park, 2101 15th Street | The Grove Colorado AIDS Memorial |
since 13 August 2000 without names |
In late 2015, a small group of individuals including some members of the original group who created The Grove, gathered to discuss its decline and its future. After a few consultations with the Parks and Recreation Dept., we had a pretty good idea of their role in this project. The first measurable task was to hold a Community Stakeholders meeting, which took place on April 5th, 2016. The first clean-up event happened on April 24th with approximately 20 volunteers, including Allegra ‘Happy’ Haynes, who had been appointed as Parks Director by Mayor Michael Hancock the prior year. The last volunteer clean-up day was held the day before the Re-dedication. On Sunday May 15, 2016 The Grove was rededicated ending in the Governor’s proclamation marking May 15, 2016 as Colorado AIDS Memorial Day.