FAQ
How do I get to Pride? Where do I park? Which streets are closed?
For more information about transportation and parking options, please download a transportation information sheet, which includes information on street closures.
What is the difference between the Main Stage and the Community Stage?
The Main Stage is booked privately by PrideFest organizers and consists mainly of paid, professional acts who have performed in Denver venues or toured locally or nationally, and are usually represented professionally. Please review our performance stages overview and guidelines before appyling. If you think you'd like to apply to the main stage, please contact DeMarcio Slaughter.
The Community Stage is open to all applicants, and features drag performances, local community performance groups, lip-sync performances and more. It is still taking applications. Click here to download a Community Stage application, or email Sue Anne Michaels.
How much does it cost to attend PrideFest?
There is no charge for admission to Denver PrideFest. However, to purchase food and beverage you must buy tickets, sold in the middle of the park and all four corners of the venue, 5 for $8.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, you are permitted to have dogs on festival grounds - no other types of animals are allowed. Please make sure to keep your dog on a leash, hydrated and their paws cool (off of the hot pavement).
How do I get a booth?
No matter what type of organization or business you have, you must fill apply to purchase a booth to be present at the festival.
How can I or my organization be in the parade?
Whether there are 2 people or 200 hundred in your contingent, you must fill out a parade application.
I don't have a booth. Can I hand out fliers, sign people up to support my cause, or sell merchandise?
No. Unless you have a booth at Denver PrideFest, you cannot solicit or sell anything in any way on festival grounds. Protest or demonstration activities will be directed to the free-speech zone near Broadway and 14th, open to anyone who is not selling a product. Violation of these rules will result in immediate and permanent eviction from PrideFest by the Denver Police Department. Sales of any merchandise outside of booths are prohibited. There are only two organizations allowed to canvas the festival: Colorado AIDS Walk and credentialed PrideFest merchandise employees.