No, he didn't.
Here's the deal: Hickenlooper banned the traditional "Merry Christmas" sign thats on the city building (at least I think thats where its at). And I heard that he admitted he made a mistake and the sign will be reinstated.
The float was banned by the people who run the Denver Parade of Lights ... I think thats run by some downtown group - has nothing to do with the mayor.
Your right 9 news just reported Hickenlooper has backed down and the sign stays.
The float is not his doing and that falls on the parade of lights planers
Incorrect. Hickenlooper is toying with the idea of replacing "Merry Christmas" with "Happy Holidays" on the 2005-2006 City and County Building display. The decison hasn't been finalized, yet. "Merry Christmas" is still being displayed.
Based on all the flack he's getting on Denver radio in the past week he'll probably realize the political repercussions of such a bonehead move and not go ahead with it.