Easter sunrise services at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, photos

The skyline of Denver can be seen to the East as the sun rises during the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/JS)

Yubi Umila Bond and her husband Kyrique listen to the music of the C2 Mass Choir during the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/JS)

The sun rises and warms the crowd during the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/JS)

Three large crosses grace the stage during the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/JS)

Allie Caleb watches as the sun rises during the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/JS)

Red Rocks artist Scramble Campbell works on a live painting during the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/JS)

Kristen Loar, second from left, and her daughter Ava, 7, Amelia Luna, take part in the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/JS)

Hannah Woodhouse brought her dog Juniper to attend the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/JS)

Kendall Nusbaum, second from left and her mother Becky take part in the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/JS)

Xavier Flores listens to the music as the sun begins to rise during the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/JS)

Bassist Keith Askins performs with other members of the C2 Mass Choir performs during the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/JS)

People watch as the sun rises during the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/JS)

Andrew Turse and Haily Stein listen to the music as the sun begins to rise during the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/JS)

People are lit by the rising sun as they take part in the the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/JS)

Dawn Jones sings with other members of the C2 Mass Choir during the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025. The annual event was attended by thousands and is sponsored each year by the Colorado Council of Churches. Members of the C2 Mass Choir performed and the sermon was given by Reverend Dr. Steven Van Ostran. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/JS)

People are lit by the rising sun as they take part in the the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/JS)

Katie and Michael Welker embrace as they wait for the sun to rise during the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/JS)

Precious Kelly sings with other members of the C2 Mass Choir during the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/JS)

People watch as the sun rises during the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/JS)

A large cross worn by Bishop Meghan Johnston Aelabouni reflects the sunduring the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/JS)

Amelia Luna, left, and her nieces Catalina and Lucia Luna and her sister Gloria Salazar take part in the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/JS)

People are lit by the rising sun as they take part in the the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/JS)

The sun rises and warms the crowd during the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/JS)

People are lit by the rising sun as they take part in the the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/JS)

People watch as the sun rises during the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/JS)