World AIDS Day Observance

The Denver metro area comes together to commemorate World AIDS Day in the Park Hill neighborhood. The event is free for the community. This annual event serves as an important reminder that we must remain steadfast in our commitment to prevent new HIV infections and provide essential services to all people living with HIV globally. On December 1, we will commemorate the 36th World AIDS Day with the theme, “Collective Action: Sustain and Accelerate HIV Progress.”

The evening begins with a memorial candlelight walk to remember those who have died from AIDS-related illnesses. It will be followed by an inclusive service of healing and hope, including multiple voices from members of our diverse community. Imani Latif, Executive Director of It Takes a Village, will share a keynote address. It Takes a Village was established in 2002 to reduce health and social disparities among people of color in the Denver metro area.

The evening’s program will also include music by the World AIDS Day Ensemble, led by Dary J. Walker, Minister of Worship and Arts with Park Hill United Methodist Church, as well as Jerome Síbulo, Director of Music and Arts Ministry with Trinity United Methodist Church.