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International Overdose Awareness Day

Various locations statewide

International Overdose Awareness Day commemorates those lost to overdoses and raises awareness about the overdose crisis.

Grand Junction (Mesa County)

Lincoln Park (Grand Junction) 12th Street and Gunnison Avenue, Grand Junction, CO, United States

Organizers will commemorate those lost to overdoses with flags at Lincoln Park.

Free

Denver (HRAC)

Harm Reduction Action Center (Denver) 112 E. 8th Ave., Denver, Colorado

Join the Harm Reduction Action Center participants, staff, and community partners for a time of mourning and overdose prevention education. There will be naloxone (Narcan) trainings, fentanyl testing strip trainings, ruckus raising, and a memorial.

Craig

Craig City Park 605 Washington St., Craig, CO, United States

Help us bring awareness to International Overdose Awareness Day by celebrating those we've lost, those we've saved and those who have been affected by overdose.

Free

Roaring Fork Valley

Crown Mountain Park (El Jebel) 501 Eagle County Drive, El Jebel, CO, United States

An event featuring speakers, a memorial walk, and live music.

Colorado Springs (CPAR)

Colorado Springs City Hall 107 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

The community will be gathering at City Hall (107 N. Nevada Ave.) on the evening of Aug. 31 at 6 p.m. to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day.