Arvada to Highlight Gay Games at Fourth Friday Celebration Ahead of Final Presentation
Event to host live performance, debut of original song by local band Dear Marsha
DENVER, COLORADO, USA (September 25th, 2025) As part of the final push to bring the Gay Games to Denver, the City of Arvada and the Gay Games Denver 2030 Bid Committee (GGDEN2030) are partnering on a community celebration to showcase the Bid before Denver makes its final presentation next month.
Arvada is a critical partner of Denver’s Bid, and is thrilled to showcase their bid at their Fourth Friday event, the City’s premier summertime showcase. Local Rock band Dear Marsha will headline the event with a live performance of their song “One Pride”, which will be a crucial part of the final presentation to the full voting committee in Valencia, Spain. Dear Marsha has partnered with GGDEN2030 to write a song encapsulating the unifying spirit of Denver’s bid and its ability to bring the LGBTQ+ community together through sport, culture and song.
Dear Marsha during a recent performance
In addition to the live performance, the event will feature the best of Old Towne Arvada – from local art, tasty bites, and local brews. A portion of sales from local businesses will be donated to support Denver’s Bid. So come show, celebrate, and learn more about Denver’s quest to bring the world’s largest LGBTQ+ sporting and cultural event to Colorado.
Denver is one of two cities vying to host the 2030 Games, which are projected to attract over 10,000 participants, 30,000 spectators, and deliver more than $100 million in economic impact to the region. In October, the GGDEN2030 team will journey to Valencia, Spain—home of the 2026 Gay Games—to make Denver’s final presentation before the host city is announced on October 27.
If you can't attend this Friday but want to be part of the movement to bring the 2030 Gay Games to Denver, you can still make an impact by donating directly through our new GoFundMe.
Furthermore, GGDEN2030 is actively seeking volunteers, letters of support, and short videos of support from community members. Learn how to get involved by visiting GGDEN2030’s “Support” page here, and use the information below to stay connected to upcoming community events as we bring the world “Together, Out, West” in 2030. To learn more about and register for the 2026 Gay Games in Valencia, Spain, visit the Valencia Games website.
GGDEN2030 CALLS TO ACTION
- Visit www.ggden2030.com to sign-up for updates & more
- Email info@ggden2030.com
- Letters of support from LGBTQIA2S+ and ally personalities, politicians, businesses, media, sport and cultural organizations
- Fundraising inquiries for corporate sponsorships, foundations, individual giving
- Professional and volunteer supporT
- Follow social media Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
ABOUT THE GAY GAMES
The Gay Games is an international sporting and cultural event held every four years under the principles of Participation, Inclusion, and Personal Best™. A participant doesn’t have to be LGBTQIA2S+ to participate as the Gay Games is open to all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, athletic or artistic ability, age, physical challenge, or health status. The Federation of Gay Games mission promotes equity, diversity and inclusion through sport and culture. The Gay Games was conceived by Dr. Tom Waddell, an Olympic decathlete, and was first held in San Francisco in 1982. Subsequent Gay Games were held in San Francisco (1986), Vancouver (1990), New York (1994), Amsterdam (1998), Sydney (2002), Chicago (2006), Cologne (2010), Cleveland+Akron (2014), Paris (2018), Hong Kong and Guadalajara (2023), and Gay Games XII will take place in Valencia in 2026.
ABOUT THE GAY GAMES DENVER 2030 BID COMMITTEE (GGDEN2030):
The GGDEN2030 Bid Committee is a dedicated volunteer group of community leaders, organizers, and advocates working to bring the 2030 Gay Games to Denver, Colorado. The committee is committed to showcasing Denver’s inclusive spirit and its capacity to host a world-class event that celebrates diversity and promotes human rights.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Lance Husak and Lisa Seib, Gay Games Denver 2030 Bid Committee Co-Chairs info@ggden2030.com
Matthew Bendure, Gay Games Denver 2030 Bid Committee Communications Director
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