Celebrating Pride Month: Denver NWSL Community Resource Guide

Happy Pride, Denver! In honor of Pride Month, Denver NWSL is proud to celebrate and support the LGBTQIA+ community in Denver and beyond. This guide highlights local organizations, events, and resources that uplift queer voices. 

Pride is celebrated in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, a pivotal moment in LGBTQIA+ history. Sparked by a police raid at the Stonewall Inn in New York City, the protests were led by members of the LGBTQIA+ community, including trans women of color Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera. Their courage helped ignite a movement for equality and visibility. Pride Month is a time to celebrate progress, honor those who paved the way, and continue advocating for justice.

Denver Pride 2025 will take place on June 28–29. The weekend kicks off Saturday morning with the Pride 5K, followed by a full day of festivities at PrideFest, featuring hundreds of vendors, food trucks, and live entertainment. On Sunday, the Coors Light Denver Pride Parade begins at 9:30 a.m. Organized by The Center on Colfax, Denver Pride remains one of the largest and most vibrant Pride celebrations in the region, honoring LGBTQIA+ visibility, community, and advocacy.

Below is a list of resources and events to support, attend, or learn from. Click on the individual names to discover more about the impactful work these organizations are doing for the LGBTQIA+ community. 

Events:

  • June 5 - June 7, 2025: Transduction - at Denver Fringe: A Solo Performance by Sam Charney. Premiering at the 2025 Denver Fringe Festival

  • June 6, 2025: Denver Lipstick Lovers Skate Night: Whether you’re a longtime player, new to the crew, or just curious about the vibe, come skate the night away with the Denver Lipstick Lovers!

  • June 6, 2025: Pride Night at Coors Field: With the purchase of this ticket package, fans will receive limited-edition Rockies-themed Pride sunglasses! A portion of each ticket package sold will benefit The Center on Colfax, Colorado’s largest LGBTQIA+ resource and community center, and One Colorado, the state's leading advocacy organization for LGBTQIA+ rights.

  • June 7, 2025: Hiking With Pride Kickoff Picnic:  A welcoming and vibrant community for LGBTQ+ outdoor lovers (gay, lesbian, bi, trans, intersex, ace, and beyond!). Please note, HWP is a private group. After signing up for HWP you'll see full details including address.

  • June 7, 2025: Pride Night with the Colorado Rapids: The team will wear Pride-themed pre-match tops that will be auctioned off to benefit the You Can Play organization.

  • June 18, 2025: Denver Indian Health and Family Services Pride Party: a free, family-friendly celebration of LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit community. A cookout, community health fair, harm reduction materials, and more.

  • June 27, 2025: Pride in the City: A vibrant evening of celebration and connection. This family-friendly event brings together friends, neighbors, advocates, and allies in the heart of the Mile High City. 

  • June 29-June 29, 2025: Denver Pride Fest: Join us at Denver Pride 2025 for the ultimate celebration of love, diversity, and equality. The two-day festival unites communities from across Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, bringing in an estimated attendance of over 500,000 people year after year.

  • June 28, 2025: Denver Pride 5K: Denver Pride 5K is more than just a race, it’s a powerful way for supporters of The Center on Colfax to make a difference in the lives of Colorado’s LGBTQ+ community. This event serves as a crucial fundraiser, including 4,000 racers!

  • June 29, 2025: Denver Pride Parade: Denver Pride Parade draws over 120,000 spectators leading up to Civic Center Park, where day two celebrations continue. Denver NWSL is proud to participate in the Pride Parade!

Organizations & Resources:

  • Altitude FC: Fosters inclusive spaces for LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies through soccer by offering clinics, practices, scrimmages, local league play, tournaments, and various events like watch parties and fundraisers to support athletes of all levels and enhance community engagement beyond the field.

  • Black Pride Denver: Black Pride Colorado is a reminder that Pride started as & continues to be an act of resistance.

  • The Center on Colfax: The Center on Colfax opened in 1976 and has grown to become the largest LGBTQ community center in the Rocky Mountain region, giving voice to Colorado's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community and playing a pivotal role in statewide initiatives to reduce harassment and discrimination. Check out ongoing events at the Center on Colfax through the month of June and year-round. 

  • Dyke Soccer Denver: Soccer is the medium. The central mission to make health and wellness accessible for queer women, trans, gender non-conforming, and non-binary people. 

  • Denver Lipstick Lovers: A Denver queer and genderqueer rec soccer league. 

  • Lady Justice Brewing Queer & woman-owned, philanthropic, award-winning brewery. Supporters of the Denver NWSL!

  • Town Hall Collaborative: Queer & women-owned cafe, bar, and retail space featuring frequent live music, karaoke nights, and other events. Supporters of the Denver NWSL!

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