Denver Pride 2024: parade, dates and events

Denver PrideFest 2024, happening on June 22 and 23, features a two-day festival that draws visitors from throughout the state of Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region. Estimated attendance in 2019 exceeded 525,000 for the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Stonewall!

The weekend kicks off with the Pride 5K on Saturday, followed by the two-day Denver PrideFest at Civic Center Park. The Fest includes over 250 exhibitors, 30 food & beverage vendors, and live performances all weekend long. Sunday begins at 9:30 am with colorful floats, marchers, music, and much more at the annual Coors Light PrideFest Parade.

Over 100,000 guests will line 14 blocks of Colfax Avenue from Cheesman Park to Civic Center, where the celebrations continue on day two of Denver PrideFest.

In a new development, Denver Pride collaborates with The Rainbow Market Denver to introduce the first Gayborhood Market, dedicated to supporting local LGBTQ+ small businesses, entrepreneurs, and artisans. Selected businesses will showcase their offerings at the inaugural market in Lincoln Veterans Memorial Park, enhancing Pride's festivities. Headline acts at Civic Center Park include Alyssa Edwards, Shea Couleé and “Legs of Las Vegas,” Mirage.