Denver gay parade
Scenes from Colorado's biggest Self-acceptance celebration
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The year-old event draws around half a million people annually to celebrate the Queer community.
From Cheesman Park to Civic Center, the urban area was dressed in rainbows and Pride-themed decorations as people lined the streets to cheer on runners and the parade.
Here are some scenes from Colorado’s largest Pride celebration.
Videos by Peter Vo, Rocky Mountain PBS
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Peter Vo is a Multimedia Journalist at Rocky Mountain PBS.
Denver PrideFest, one of the nation&#x;s premier LGBTQ+ events, is set to commemorate its 50th anniversary with a spectacular celebration on June ,
This milestone event, themed 50 Years of Pride, promises to be a vibrant and unifying gathering for communities across Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region. Established for its colorful parades, energetic performances, and diverse exhibitors, Denver Pride is expected to draw even larger crowds than the estimated , attendees in As we honor five decades of progress, cohesion, and inclusivity, this year&#x;s festival will not only celebrate the rich history of Denver Pride but also introduce new sustainability initiatives and support for local LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs. Participate us at Civic Center Park for a weekend filled with pride, happiness, and a renewed engagement to fostering acceptance and diversity.
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Preparations for Pride are underway for weekend festivities in Denver
Denver PrideFest kicks off Saturday morning and runs through Sunday. The Diverse Pride event, acknowledged throughout June and especially on the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots in Modern York, is observed around the world.
Most other Pride events in Colorado already wrapped up earlier this month, but Denver's weekend events will bring a 5K, parade, "Gayborhood Market," wedding ceremonies, drag shows, comedy and live harmony performances, health and wellness events, and more.
The 5K goes from a.m. to about p.m. on Saturday and organizers encourage participants to "run, walk, roll, or sashay with was" from 14th Street through Cheesman Park and back.
Motorists should expect closures, delays, and detours on and around 14th Avenue in the area around Cheeseman Park, with police directing traffic.
Cheesman Park will be closed to vehicles during the 5K, so Regional Transportation District commuters can access routes 10 and 12 west of Corona Street or east of York Street.
There will be a drag sho
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