Get ready for PrideFest 2010 on June 19th and 20th!
Denver PrideFest celebrates its 35th anniversary this year
Marking its 35th year in 2010, Denver’s PrideFest is a celebration of community, heritage, family and culture in which more than 275,000 people from Colorado and the region enjoy a parade, rally, music, entertainment, food and much more.
Mark your calendars: Although PrideFest is usually held on the fourth weekend of June, this year the celebration in Civic Center Park will be on June 19 and 20.
Produced by the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center of Colorado (The Center), and recognized as one of the top 10 Pride events in the country, PrideFest features a Dance Stage with DJs, a Latin Stage and Main Stage with live entertainment, and plenty of celebrating all day.
There are also vendor booths including food, art, children's activities, social causes and health awareness. The Center organizes the entire event and also provides a VIP area with food and drinks for sponsors and contributors to enjoy.
Saturday June 19th - Family Field Day and Women's Celebration
11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Downtown Civic Center Park
Festival attendees are welcome to enjoy activities and entertainment for kids, adults and pets; browse health and wellness booths, the youth interactive area, retail and commercial booths and recharge at food and beverage stands while watching the highly popular Dogs in Drag contest.
Sunday June 20th – Parade and PrideFest Celebration
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. – Downtown Civic Center Park
The traditional PrideFest parade steps off from Cheesman Park and travels down Colfax to downtown Civic Center Park where attendees are welcome to enjoy a full day of live entertainment on several stages; stroll through 280 sponsor, health and wellness, retail and commercial booths; play in the family interactive area and refortify at the 40 food and beverage stands. Sponsors, patrons, and other VIPs will enjoy the hospitality of the VIP area.
The Center proudly invites you to join the excitement. This June, come show your pride!
The mission of Denver PrideFest is to create a fun, safe and empowering space to celebrate and promote the heritage and culture of the GLBTQA community in Colorado.