2021 Denver Pride Hubs, Virtual Events, and More

Denver Pride weekend takes place June 26-27 this year, and The Center has introduced Pride Hubs as an option for people who want to celebrate Pride by gathering physically, in-person.

“While we recognize the pandemic is not over, we also acknowledge that the situation is much different this year than in 2020,” The Center says. “With a better understanding of how the virus spreads, as well as the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines to the public ahead of schedule, we are confident that we can safely return to limited in-person events for Denver Pride 2021.”

Through the weekend, all around Denver, designated Pride Hubs will be available for folks eager to celebrate Pride in person at a multitude of venues. Along with the Pride Hubs, many of your favorite queer spaces will be open to celebrate and let loose with events, drink specials, and more.

For those who want to stick with a virtual celebration over the in-person activities, or even plan for a mix of the two, The Center is also offering a number of virtual options as part of the hybrid celebration this year.

Start planning for your weekend of celebrating ASAP with this list of spots around Denver eagerly gearing up for Pride weekend:

The Center on Colfax

June 26 and 27: The Center is turning their parking lot off Colfax into a mini-festival to feature food trucks, exhibitors, a DJ, and rooftop entertainment. lgbtqcolorado.org

Denver Museum of Nature and Science

The museum will offer an official family area to enjoy story time with drag queen readers, music, magicians, and other activities. They will have multiple options to attend one of these limited-capacity, outdoor events.

Saturday, June 26 and Sunday, June 27: Slots available 10-11:30 a.m., 12-1:30 p.m., or 2-3:30 p.m. on Saturday or Sunday. secure1.dmns.org

Sie Film Center

Denver Film will have activities and movies set up at the Sie FilmCenter throughout the weekend. “Enjoy an outdoor bar, exhibitors, a stage with pop-up performances, a beer tasting with Ratio Brewery, and more,” according to the Denver Pride website. denverfilm.com

2021 Coors Light Virtual Denver Pride Parade

While a virtual parade admittedly is not the same as the community and camaraderie folks get from the typical, in-person experience, the Denver Pride Parade is going virtual once more to give folks a safe, COVID-friendly option to enjoy the parade. According to The Center, 2020’s virtual parade had more than 400,000 viewers, and this year will feature a vast collection of “parade units” to really maximize the community feel of a traditional parade.

Sunday, June 27: Virtual parade begins at 9:30 a.m. denverpride.org/pridefest/parade

Virtual and In-Person Denver Pride 5K

Denver Pride is also organizing a Pride 5K with options for folks who want to participate in-person and virtually. The virtual celebration allows participants to sign up as an individual or start a “team” with friends and family joining virtually. At the time of the event, participants are encouraged to partake in the 5K in their own neighborhoods. The in-person event works in a similar way, but will take place in-person at Cheesman Park.

Saturday, June 26: Virtually, or at Cheesman Park 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. denverpride.org/denver-pride-5k-2021

Hamburger Mary’s

This Denver favorite is eager to celebrate throughout the entire week leading up to Pride Weekend with a stacked lineup of multiple drags shows throughout.

Tuesday, June 22: Drag show at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, June 23: Drag bingo at 7 p.m.

Thursday, June 24: Drag show at 8 p.m.

Friday, June 25: Drag show at 8 p.m.

Saturday, June 26: Brunch shows at 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.; Drag show at 8 p.m.

Sunday, June 27: Brunch shows at 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.; Yass Queen drag show at 7 p.m. hamburgermarys.com/denver

Jewish Community Center

The JCC is holding a variety of Pride-centric events all weekend!

Friday, June 25: The community center is holding a Pride Shabbat Dinner.

Saturday, June 26: Slip on your summer best; it’s a pool party!

Saturday, June 26 and Sunday, June 27: Expect exhibitors, food trucks, entertainers, music, and more over the weekend! jccdenver.com