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Join the community for one of the biggest Pride celebrations in the country in 2026.

Denver Pride

Throughout June, Denver's LGBTQ+ community honors community and culture with Denver Pride. A celebration that has been going strong since 1974, Denver Pride is welcoming, inclusive and fun for all attendees, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. The month-long festival, hosted by The Center on Colfax, gets bigger every year, filling the city with vibrant events, live entertainment and unforgettable moments.

More Pride-Related Events

Pride Night at the Rockies

When: Friday, June 5, 2026, 6:40 p.m.
Where: Coors Field

Celebrate Pride at the ballpark as the Colorado Rockies take on the Milwaukee Brewers. Special ticket packages include a limited-edition Rockies-themed Pride sleeveless jersey, and a portion of each ticket benefits The Center on Colfax and One Colorado.

Mutt Strut

When: Saturday, June 6, 2026, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Where: Skiptown

Dress up your pup and head to Skiptown for a playful day of doggy drag and off-leash fun. Dogs can take part in themed runway shows while humans enjoy the indoor/outdoor park and full bar. Nail painting, tail dyeing and photo booths add to the festive atmosphere for this Pride celebration designed for pets and their people.

Smutty Scholastic Book Fair

When: Saturday, June 13, 2026, 5–9 p.m.
Where: Dry Clean Only

Presented by Awakening, Spicy Librarian and Denver Pride, this adults-only twist on the classic book fair features romance reads, playful performances and interactive experiences. Browse a curated selection of spicy literature, shop cheeky goods from local artists and enjoy a nostalgic — and decidedly grown-up — celebration of books.

Queer Hiking

When: Sunday, June 14, 2026, 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Where: Staunton State Park (departure from Denver)

Presented by Mile High Queer Club and Denver Pride, this outdoor adventure invites participants to spend the day exploring Staunton State Park. Multiple hiking options are available for a range of abilities, including an accessible route supported by the park’s Track Chair program. After the hike, the group returns to Denver for a brewery happy hour to close out a day of fresh air and Pride celebration.

For the Culture Cookout

When: Friday, June 19, 2026, 4:30–9:30 p.m.
Where: Cheesman Park

Presented by Love Vibes and Denver Pride, this Juneteenth gathering celebrates connection and community with an all-ages event at Cheesman Park. Enjoy food, live music and DJs, local vendors, community resources and a Vogue Night as part of the festivities.

Gettin’ Sticky

When: Thursday, June 25, 2026, 8 p.m.–2 a.m.
Where: The Pearl

Presented by Love Vibes and Denver Pride, Gettin’ Sticky is a high-energy night featuring music, dancing and playful Jell-O wrestling competitions hosted by Syre. Guests can enjoy the neon-lit atmosphere and join the fun as Pride weekend kicks off.

Pride Weekend Kickoff Party

When: Friday, June 26, 2026
Where: Location to be announced

Denver Pride and PlayHaus partner for a new dance music experience to launch Pride weekend. Additional details will be announced soon.

Pride 5K

When: Saturday, June 27, 2026, 9 a.m.
Where: Cheesman Park Pavilion
Walk, run, roll or sashay in this joyful Pride Month tradition. Join 4,000 participants for a morning of movement, celebration and community spirit. 

Bubbles and Boas

When: Saturday, June 27, 2026, 10 a.m.
Where: Cheesman Park

Celebrate Pride with a brunch in the park featuring 15-plus food trucks, mimosas and mocktails, local coffee, drag performances and local vendors. General admission includes drink tickets, brunch bites and a Pride boa, with an early-entry option at 9:30 a.m. Guests can also run a 5K that finishes at the event or cheer from the sidelines.

Pride Music Festival

When: Saturday, June 27, 2026
Where: The Junkyard

Denver Pride and PlayHaus are partnering to present a new dance music experience. Details coming soon.

Pride Weekend at Larimer Square

When: Friday, June 27–Sunday, June 29, 2026
Where: Larimer Square

Larimer Square hosts a weekend of Pride festivities, including a Friday block party with live music from DOGTAGS, Alysia Kraft and May Be Fern; Saturday DJ sets and pop-up sidewalk bars; and a Sunday Drag Brunch at Osteria Marco featuring an al fresco dining experience to close out the weekend.

Vizzy Denver Pride Parade

When: Sunday, June 28, 2026, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Where: 17th Ave. from Franklin St. to Lincoln St.

The Vizzy Denver Pride Parade returns to 17th Ave. for a lively celebration of self-expression, joy and community. Local groups, colorful floats and performers fill the streets, creating a vibrant Pride experience for visitors and residents alike.

TRANSformative Stories – Erie Pride!

When: TBA 2026
Where: Motus Theater in Erie, Colo.

Motus Theater’s TRANSformative Stories features transgender and non-binary leaders performing artfully crafted personal stories about their hopes, dreams and experiences of negotiating oppression and liberation with live musical accompaniment.

Fupa’s Pride Splash Off: Drag Roulette Party

When: TBA 2026
Where: 600 Park Avenue West

This year's event will be partnering with none other than Fupa, this year’s reigning Drag Monarch, who will be hosting the festivities with flair, heart and high heels. Come out, show your pride and support an incredible cause!

'Non-Corporate Pride Market'

When: TBA 2026
Where: 3899 Jackson Street, Building 4

Join this celebration of local LGBTQ+ creativity, small businesses and community with more than 70 artists inside 18,000 square feet of space. It's free for attendees. 

Pride in Place

When: TBA 2026
Where: Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities

Jefferson County Public Library and the Arvada Center are proud to present this free community event celebrating Pride Month! Bluegrass, country and Americana music is for everybody, regardless of age, race, gender, orientation, nationality, upbringing or politics. Celebrate the rich tradition of Colorado bluegrass music with this special Pride concert, featuring four Colorado bands. Each group explores themes of place, pride, sexuality, identity and love through their Americana and bluegrass performances.

Laser Pride

When: TBA 2026
Where: Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Celebrate the rainbow of love with Laser Pride, featuring some of the most well-known music associated with LGBTQ+ artists and fans. The theme is Pride and its colorful laser fun! 

Paws With Pride 

When: TBA 2026
Where: Denver Union Station

Celebrate love, paws and Pride at the second annual Paws With Pride, a fabulous, dog-friendly Pride celebration hosted by Sploot Veterinary Care and Denver Union Station! This free, inclusive event celebrates the vibrant spirit of the LGBTQ+ community — and the furry friends who walk beside us. One of the highlights is a Doggie Drag Show.

Tennyson Street Pride Parade

When: TBA 2026
Where: Call to Arms Brewing
Local businesses and breweries compete in an itty-bitty float competition and everyone’s a winner at the afterparty with The One and Only Jon Ham.

Pride Drag Brunch

When: TBA 2026
Where: Denver Milk Market

Celebrate Denver Pride weekend at Denver Milk Market's signature Drag Queen Bingo Brunch featuring national performer, Alexis Mateo.

 

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