15-plus ways to celebrate community and culture during Denver Pride Month
Denver Pride Month 2025 is bursting with color, creativity and celebration. From drag brunches and pet parades to queer arts markets, the Mile High City is honoring LGBTQIA+ communities with events that uplift, unite and entertain. Whether you’re a local or visiting for the weekend, our curated round-up of 2025 Pride happenings will help you find the best ways to show your pride and party with purpose.
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Honoring identity, inclusivity and joy during Denver Pride Month
Denver PrideFest
Date: Saturday, June 28 | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. & Sunday, June 29, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
What to Expect: One of the largest Pride celebrations in the Rocky Mountain region, this two-day fest includes the Pride 5K, 250-plus vendors, 30 food trucks and live performances at Civic Center Park. Don’t miss Sunday’s colorful Coors Light Pride Parade, drawing more than 120,000 spectators.
Location: Civic Center Park, Denver, CO
Website: denverpride.org
Pride at Larimer Square
Date: Friday, June 27 | 4 p.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday, June 28 | Noon – 6 p.m., Sunday, June 29 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
What to Expect: Celebrate PRIDE in the heart of Downtown Denver with three days of festivities on the city’s most historic block. The party kicks off Friday night with free live music from local favorites including art-soul band DOGTAGS, indie rocker Alysia Kraft and funk-fueled May Be Fern. Saturday brings high-energy DJ sets and sidewalk bars, perfect for dancing and sipping in the open air. Wrap up the weekend on Sunday with a bigger and boozier Bottomless Drag Bingo Brunch hosted by Osteria Marco — featuring resident queen Shirley Delta Blow and local legends Amerikah J. Misdemeanor and LaLa Queen. Tickets to brunch are $25 and include a welcome limon-jello shot, drag roulette, giveaways and more.
Location: Larimer Square, Denver, CO
Website: larimersquare.com/events/pride-at-larimer-square
Dyketopia’s Fourth Annual Pridestravagaynza
Date: Saturday, June 7 | 8 p.m.
What to Expect: A queer comedy variety show known for its “delightfully unhinged” vibe, hosted at the Oriental Theater by Kate McLachlan & Lee Robinson. Games, drag and gut-busting laughs await!
Location: Oriental Theater, Denver, CO
Website: dyketopia.com
Bookish Pride at Spicy Librarian
Date: Friday, June 21 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
What to Expect: A literary Pride event featuring indie LGBTQIA+ authors, book signings, and a donation drive for The Trevor Project.
Location: Spicy Librarian Bookstore, Denver, CO
Website: spicylibrarianbooks.com
Black Bunny Gospel: A Queer Juneteenth Fest
Date: June 20–21 | 7 p.m. – 11:59 p.m.
What to Expect: A two-day celebration of Black, queer and femme joy through music, spoken word, burlesque, food and community.
Location: Manos Sagrados, Denver, CO
Instagram: events.humanitix.com/black-bunny-gospel/tickets
Paws with Pride at Union Station
Date: Saturday, June 21 | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
What to Expect: A festive doggie drag show hosted by Talia Tucker, with giveaways, food and drink specials and a pet-friendly market.
Location: Union Station, Terminal Bar Patio & Wynkoop Plaza, Denver, CO
Website: denverunionstation.com/events/paws-with-pride
Fruity Arts Fest
Date: Sunday, June 8 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
What to Expect: Denver’s BIGGEST queer art market! Formerly The Rainbow Market, now refreshed under new leadership and hosted at Tracks’ ReelWorks.
Location: ReelWorks at Tracks, Denver, CO
Instagram: @ladyfinelines | @alma_dearte_
Pattie Gonia Presents “SAVE HER!”
Date: June 27 | 8:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
What to Expect: A bold drag performance led by Pattie Gonia that tackles climate change with sass and sustainability.
Location: TBA, Denver, CO
Website: pattiegonia.com
Blockwide Pride Drag Show
Date: Saturday, June 28 | 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
What to Expect: Hosted by Brittany Michaels and DJ Markie, this free, high-energy celebration in the Alley features some of Denver’s top drag queens, along with Pride-themed cocktails, custom t-shirts and more.
Location: The Alley at Dairy Block, Denver, CO
Website: dairyblock.com/blockwide-pride
Daybreaker: Pride Edition
Date: Saturday, June 28| 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
What to Expect: Start the morning with an energizing DJ dance party and coffee social designed to spark joy and connection. Tickets range from $25 to $39.
Location: Dairy Block, Denver, CO
Website: dairyblock.com/blockwide-pride
Cotton Candy & Macaron Flight at Blanchard Family Wines
Date: Available all of June
What to Expect: Enjoy a rainbow-hued sparkling wine flight paired with playful cotton candy flavors and a sweet macaron finish.
Location: Blanchard Family Wines, Dairy Block, Denver, CO
Website: dairyblock.com/blockwide-pride
Rainbow ‘Rita Flight at Kachina Cantina
Date: Available all of June
What to Expect: Sip a frozen rainbow margarita flight with four summer flavors for $25. $1 from each flight benefits Free Mom Hugs.
Location: Kachina Cantina, Dairy Block, Denver, CO
Website: dairyblock.com/blockwide-pride
Poka Lola Social Club Pride Cocktails
Date: Available all of June
What to Expect: Show your Pride all month long with vibrant cocktails like the P.S. Love Is Love. $1 from each cocktail is donated to Free Mom Hugs.
Location: Poka Lola Social Club, Dairy Block, Denver, CO
Website: dairyblock.com/blockwide-pride
RuPaul’s Drag Race Trivia Night at Denver Milk Market
Date: Wednesday, June 25 | 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
What to Expect: Prove Drag Race knowledge and enjoy food and drink specials during this themed trivia night.
Location: Denver Milk Market, Dairy Block, Denver, CO
Website: dairyblock.com/blockwide-pride
Pride Drag Queen Bingo Brunch at Denver Milk Market
Date: Sunday, June 29| 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
What to Expect: Two fabulous brunch seatings hosted by Alexis Mateo with bingo, bottomless mimosas, and bites from the market. $15 general admission; VIP tables available.
Location: Denver Milk Market, Dairy Block, Denver, CO
Website: dairyblock.com/blockwide-pride
The Maven Pink Pony Pride Offer
Date: Available all of June
What to Expect: Book a festive overnight stay filled with pink-themed décor, bubbly and perks like a complimentary cocktail at Poka Lola Social Club. Rates start from $604/night.
Location: The Maven Hotel, Dairy Block, Denver, CO
Website: dairyblock.com/blockwide-pride
Glitter Tattoos at The Maven
Date: Saturday, June 28 & Sunday, June 29 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
What to Expect: Stop by The Maven lobby for complimentary glitter tattoos by Snappy Face Painting — fun for all ages.
Location: The Maven Hotel, Dairy Block, Denver, CO
Website: dairyblock.com/blockwide-pride
