Meet the Unsung Heroes of Denver’s Street Sweeping Season

Street-sweeping season officially begins Tuesday, April 4, and while plenty of Denver residents let this godforsaken day creep up on them without signing up for notifications from the city — or, you know, reading the countless posted signs — a courteous few out there are doing the Lord’s work and giving people a head’s up with their own public warnings.

“Street Cleaning. Even side Tuesday. Odd side Wednesday,” reads one of the unsung heroes’ makeshift posters, pinned by a rock on her sidewalk steps in Congress Park.

Numerous handmade signs like these can be found scattered across the Mile High City, along with social media reminders from other concerned citizens — and even apartment companies.

“Street sweeping in Denver is back. Avoid a $50 citation!” said Cornerstone…