Denver Pride is produced by The Center on Colfax, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides year-round programs and services for the LGBTQ+ community completely free-of-charge. Denver’s first LGBTQ+ pride celebration kicked off in 1974, and the energy and unity of that first parade inspired the founding of The Center on Colfax in 1976.

From there, Denver Pride continued to grow, adding a full festival in 1990, and has since flourished into the largest Pride in the Rocky Mountain region with over 500,000 visitors annually. Today, Denver Pride consists of 3 main events, encompassing the festival, 5K, and parade. This weekend produces the largest annual fundraiser for The Center and contributes directly to critical services for the local LGBTQ+ community, such as mental health support, programming for our transgender and gender diverse community, youth, older adults, and more.