Where to Celebrate Pride 2018 Throughout Denver

After a hard start to the month, it’s time for celebration

by Camila Navarrette@camilanav95 Jun 13, 2018, 9:32am MDT

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Rainbow croissant from The Bindery

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by Camila Navarrette@camilanav95 Jun 13, 2018, 9:32am MDT

Following a major blow last week to the LGBTQ community and supporters in Colorado, establishments around Denver are now stepping up. PrideFest weekend is rapidly approaching, and various bakeries, restaurants, bars, and clubs are providing meals, parties, specials, and donations to show their support.

Pride festivities run throughout the work week, peak with Denver PrideFest on Saturday and Sunday, and culminate with an after party at Temple Nightclub on June 17. This week, locals can also explore bottomless brunch deals, cocktail parties, and celebratory sweets.

Old Major

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Old Major offers Plates for Pride from 5 to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, June 13. Five local chefs, including Old Major's Nohe Weir-Villatoro and Zach Meier of The Nickel, take on four courses for $45. Proceeds will benefit One Colorado and the Gender Identity Center of Colorado.

3316 Tejon St, Denver, CO 80211

(720) 420-0622

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The Bindery

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The Bindery “will bake your cake, host your wedding, and make you French macarons!” says the all-day LoHi restaurant. Rainbow-hued macarons, chocolate croissants, and vanilla steamers are all on special here from June 13 through 17. Guests can also try A Tribute to Lisa Frank mocktail. A percentage of proceeds from the specials will go towards an area LGBTQ youth non-profit.

1817 Central St, Denver, CO 80211

(303) 993-2364

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Offerings from The Bindery include a mocktail and rainbow macarons

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Factotum Brewhouse

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The brewery toasts to Pride with the release of a Super Pride IPA from June 15 to 17. Guests should get there early to be one of the first 100 visitors to snag a rainbow lollipop along with their pour.

3845 Lipan St, Denver, CO 80211

(720) 441-4735

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A Super Pride IPA (along with a lollipop)

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Denver Pride Fest

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Events at the weekend celebration include an eco-friendly inaugural trash show, two stages, a dance world, and a lot of local food. The GLBT Community Center of Colorado-sponsored event is the largest commemoration of LGBTQ community pride in the Rocky Mountain region.

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Civic Center, Denver, CO

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Gayer Pride: Crosswalk Walkoff

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Strut and sashay away through Buffalo Exchange’s Crosswalk Walkoff on Friday, June 15. Queens, kings, and everyone in between is invited to make it across the street before the light turn green — and a leather-clad cop turns up.

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51 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203

(303) 866-0165

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Offical Denver PrideFest After Party

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PrideFest's official Sunday after party includes performances from local musicians and Orange Is The New Black’s Taryn Manning, along with appearances by some of the city's favorite Queens.

1136 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203

(303) 309-2144

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RiNo Brewery Pride Parade

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On Friday night, Pride partygoers can explore RiNo for a four-hour brewery crawl. The unofficial Pride parade stops at Bierstadt Lagerhaus, 14er Brewing, Odell Brewing, Ratio Beerworks, and finishes with dancing at Tracks.

2875 Blake St, Denver, CO 80205

(720) 570-7824

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Bang Up To The Elephant!

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In addition to offering deals on bottomless drinks on Saturday and Sunday, Bang Up to the Elephant! will host a Hair of the Pride breakfast on Monday, June 18. Cocktail options include tropical mimosas and a fresh coconut concoction.

1310 Pearl St, Denver, CO 80203

(303) 792-4949

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A.M Rolling: Pride edition

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Local DJ Fancy Matthew and Roger Soave of The Playground close out Pride at Hudson Hill with plenty of booze, sun, and patio fun on Sunday morning.

619 E 13th Ave, Denver, CO 80203

(303) 832-0776

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Alpine Dog Brewing Company

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Alpine Dog offers a limited rainbow crowler to celebrate Pride all day on Sunday. $1 per can will be donated to One Colorado.

1505 N Ogden St, Denver, CO 80218

(303) 832-1245

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The Denver PrideFest Official Women’s Party

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The Women’s Pride Party “Paparazzi” is the official party for women during PrideFest. The raucous Friday night rager features performances from Fractal Tribe Troupe and Bootzy Edward Collins as Bruno Mars.