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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

'Non-Corporate Pride Market'

When: May 30 (4–9 p.m.) & May 31 (10 a.m.–3 p.m.), 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 two days of queer joy, resistance and celebration with the people who are showing up for the local queer community all year — not just in June. Browse queer makers and artists, catch drag performances or join gender affirming workshops. It's free for attendees and offers free parking. 

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.

Pride Kick-off with Tiana Major 9

When: Friday, June 5, 2026, 6–10 p.m.
Where: Levitt Pavilion Denver

Head to Levitt Pavilion Denver for a night of FREE music for Pride Kick-off with Tiana Major 9!

Ogy Blue Solo Art Show

When: Friday, June 5, 2026, 6–10 p.m.
Where: 1385 Carr Street, Lakewood

Celebrate creativity and connection at Ogy Blue Solo Art Show, featuring bold, whimsical and cosmic-inspired works from a local Colorado native artist. This Pride Month art event highlights self-expression, community and vibrant visual storytelling. Join fellow art lovers for a night of art, music and connection with a live DJ, food and drinks, and an inclusive, high-energy atmosphere.

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.

Drag Brunch at Ajax Downtown

When: Saturday, June 6 & June 20, 2026, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. or 12–2 p.m.
Where: Ajax Downtown

Celebrate Pride Month at Ajax Downtown with a vibrant Drag Brunch featuring dazzling performances and a two-course prix fixe menu. Enjoy a selection of pastries and brunch favorites, and keep the celebration going with optional bottomless mimosas.

PRIDE Drag Brunch, Hosted by Talia Tucker L'Whor

When: Sunday, June 7, 2026, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Where: Bierstadt Lagerhaus

Get ready for a fabulous time at this unforgettable brunch hosted by the amazing Talia Tucker L'Whor. Expect great vibes, tasty bites, ice-cold Lager and dazzling performances. Bring your friends and celebrate pride in style—it's gonna be a blast! Dress Code is: FABULOUS

PRIDE at The Clocktower: Psychopomp Productions presents ALPHABET MAFIA

When: June 12 & 26–28, 2026, 7–11 p.m.
Where: The Clocktower Cabaret

This year, the parade leads right to the Clocktower's doorstep, and we're celebrating with some of Denver’s best queer talent! Alphabet Mafia features burlesque, aerial, drag,and variety performances that showcase queer joy and its many expressions. Psychopomp Productions is made up of Dazzling Drake (they/them) and Eve Addams (they/them). Drake and Eve met and became friends through performing at the Clocktower. They are both queer circus and burlesque performers who teach and perform throughout Colorado.

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.

Clyfford Still Museum SCFD Pride Free Day

When: June 14, 2026, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Where: Clyfford Still Museum

Celebrate Pride Month at the Clyfford Still Museum with Drag Story Time with Gila Moonstar, hands-on artmaking, music from DJ Moon Magnet, and outdoor games and activities. Guests can also enjoy mini-tours, shop the outdoor museum store and grab a sweet treat from Denver Pops while taking part in the festivities.

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.

Tea Dance – Neon Nineties

When: June 20, 2026, 4:30–9:30 p.m.
Where: Champagne Tiger

Join Champagne Tiger and The Center to kick off the start of Pride Week on the patio! This special edition of Tea Dance is Neon Nineties themed so break out that wind breaker, put that scrunchie in your hair and get ready to dance and celebrate the beginning of official Denver Pride. DJ Buddy Bravo will be spinning all 90’s classics with plenty of drink and food specials.

Gettin’ Sticky

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

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.

PlayHaus Kickoff Party

When: Friday, June 26, 2026
Where: Fillmore Auditorium

The PlayHaus Kickoff Party takes over the Fillmore Auditorium with a lineup of LGBTQ+ artists rooted in house and club music, led by Honey Dijon, a Grammy-winning DJ and producer known for her work on Beyoncé’s "Renaissance," and Detroit’s DJ Minx, a house music pioneer and longtime advocate for the Black Queer community.

Drag Nation Pride Party

When: June 26, 2026, 10 p.m.
Where: Tracks Night Club

Born at Tracks Denver, Drag Nation is the legendary monthly show that put Denver drag on the map, with such illustrious alumni as Nina Flowers, Yvie Oddly, Willow Pill and Nini Coco from RuPaul’s Drag Race, alongside premier drag performers from Denver.

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.

PlayHaus Dance Party

When: Saturday, June 27, 2026
Where: JUNKYARD

The PlayHaus Dance Party lands at JUNKYARD with a lineup led by Pabllo Vittar, one of the most-streamed drag artists globally, alongside rapper Saucy Santana, Dutch-Caribbean dance-music duo Shermanology and PlayHaus founder Matt Suave. The night centers LGBTQ+ artists across pop, hip-hop and house, with sets built for packed floors and late hours.

6th Annual HCO Pride Party

When: June 27, 2026, 2–8 p.m.
Where: Number Thirty Eight

The 6th Annual HCO Pride Day Party is a high-energy, sapphic-centered celebration of community, bringing together live music, DJs, drag and burlesque performances, sand volleyball and local vendors. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to The Center on Colfax, supporting vital resources for the LGBTQ+ community.

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.

 

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