Denver PrideFest 2021: Schedule, Events, Activities

DENVER, CO — Denver Pride weekend is fast approaching and event organizers have been working tirelessly to plan around changing public health guidelines and COVID-19 rates. But the organizers have succeeded, and they're offering both virtual and in-person celebrations.

Rex Fuller, CEO of The Center on Colfax, has been organizing Denver PrideFest since the early 1990s. Fuller penned a letter in April to Colorado's LGBTQ community, which outlined the struggles many have faced during the pandemic.

"The last year has also taught us so much about the power and strength we find in community," the letter read, in part. "I am so proud of our staff, program attendees and Colorado’s LGBTQ community who were able to come together virtually throughout last year for many of The Center on Colfax’s programs, including the very first Virtual Denver PrideFest."

Denver PrideFest will be held June 26 and 27.

Events:

Denver Pride 5K

Organizers will bring back an in-person race event this year, as well as a virtual option to participate. The in-person event will held June 26 at Cheesman Park. You can register for the virtual race here, and the in-person event here. All funds raised will go to supporting Colorado's LGBTQ community.

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Virtual Denver Pride Parade

Organizers are bringing back the safe and socially-distanced Coors Light Virtual Denver Pride Parade in 2021. Last year’s virtual parade drew more than 400,000 viewers between social media and over-the-air broadcasts. The parade will stream all weekend beginning June 25 on the Denver7+ App, DenverPride.org, the Denver Pride Facebook Page and Center on Colfax YouTube Channel. Learn more about the virtual parade here.

Pride Hubs

The new 'Pride Hubs' is an option for those who want to gather in person to celebrate Denver pride. There will be various hubs across the city — including The Center on Colfax beer garden, the Denver Film/Sie FilmCenter bar and stage, Hamburger Mary's drag shows and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science family area. View the details of each Pride Hub here.

Denver Pride Virtual Marketplace

The virtual exhibitor platform is back to showcase local LGBTQ+ and allied businesses and nonprofit organizations. Check out all the business supporters and shop here.

>> Learn more about Denver PrideFest 2021 here.