Television Debut of Original Song and Send-Off Event Highlight Final Week of Denver's Gay Games Bid
Denver’s Bid enters final stretch ahead of decisive vote later this month
DENVER, COLORADO, USA (October 14th, 2025) Denver’s efforts to bring the Gay Games to Colorado culminate this week with two high-profile events. On Thursday, October 16th local rock band Dear Marsha, will perform their original song “One Pride” live on 9NEWS KUSA-TV. Then, on Saturday October 18th the Gay Games Denver 2030 Bid Committee (GGDEN2030) will host their final send-off event at Charlie’s Denver with a Singalong Drag Brunch. So tune in, and then get ready to sing in-tune, in a final show of support for Denver’s bid.
Dear Marsha, partnered with GGDEN2030 to create “One Pride”, an original song that will form a key part of the committee’s final presentation to voting members of the Federation of Gay Games later this month in Valencia, Spain. GGDEN2030 co-chairs will join the band on 9NEWS this Thursday, October 16th at 11:40am MT to discuss the bid and how the community can show support in this final stretch. After Dear Marsha’s live, on-air performance, “One Pride” will be available on all major streaming services starting October 20th.
Dear Marsha, debuted their song “One Pride” live at the recent Arvada Fourth Friday event.
After the on-air performance, GGDEN2030 invites everyone to join the committee and band members for a special send off event at Charlie’s Denver on Saturday October 18th. From 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. attendees can enjoy a sing-along drag brunch, with all proceeds going to support Denver’s efforts to bring the Gay Games home!
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 just over a week, the GGDEN2030 team will journey to Valencia, Spain—home of the 2026 Gay Games—to make Denver’s final presentation before the 2030 Gay Games presumptive host city is announced at Valencia Town Hall on October 27, 2025.
If you can't attend this Saturday 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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