April 2026 update for Denver Pride 2026: new 16th Street festival, Colfax parade route, plus queer bars, cafes, shops, groups, and leagues to plan now.

Denver Pride 2026 Preview: April 2026 Guide

Denver Pride 2026 Preview: April 2026 Updates, New Locations, and Where to Start Planning

Denver

American bar & grill chain where diner classics & cocktails meet quirky entertainment.

Hamburger Mary’s Denver

Bubby Goober’s Hand Pies is a restaurant in Denver. Located at 2400 Curtis Street Unit 1, Denver, CO 80205, USA.

Bubby Goober’s Hand Pies

Tropical-themed tiki bar offering rum-centric, island-style drinks plus Polynesian-inspired bites.

Adrift

Strip-mall coffee shop featuring espresso drinks, frappes & smoothies with sweet & savory snacks.

Cafe Olé

Lady Justice Brewing Company is a bar in Denver. Located at 3242 S Acoma St, Englewood, CO 80110, USA.

Lady Justice Brewing Company

Local venue with drink specials & regular events, including karaoke & pub Jeopardy!

Mozart’s Denver

Third Culture Bakery is a restaurant in Denver. Located at 2500 Lawrence St #200, Denver, CO 80205, USA.

Third Culture Bakery

This bake & sandwich shop with free WiFi offers coffee, snacks & salads, plus breakfast burritos.

Under the Umbrella

Bar & lounge serving local beers & frozen cocktails in a relaxed, brick-walled setting.

Li’l Devils Lounge

Decades-old gay bar & dance hall featuring rotating theme nights & music on multiple floors.

Tracks Nightclub

Gay bar that's part country-western saloon, part Top-40 dance club & draws a mixed crowd.

Charlie’s Denver

Tight End Sports Bar is a bar in Denver. Located at 1501 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80218, USA.

Tight End Sports Bar

Happening, neighborhood gay bar providing cocktails, themed nights & regular events, plus a patio.

Trade Denver

Utilitarian storefront specializing in the latest styles of men's T-shirts, underwear & more.

Needz

Contract Furnishings, Inc. is a shop in Denver. Located at 3115 E 40th Ave, Denver, CO 80205, USA.

Contract Furnishings, Inc.

Goldie X Bob Hair Salon is a venue in Denver. Located at 3459 Ringsby Ct #116, Denver, CO 80216, USA.

Goldie X Bob Hair Salon

Luminous Hair Studio is a venue in Denver. Located at 6806 S Dallas Way, Greenwood Village, CO 80112, USA.

Luminous Hair Studio

Zenergy Dancesport is a venue in Denver. Located at 6830 Broadway, Denver, CO 80221, USA.

Zenergy Dancesport

Lux Forge is a shop in Denver. Located at 3070 Blake St #170, Denver, CO 80205, USA.

Lux Forge

Homey coffee spot also featuring tea, pastries & burritos in charming digs with a wraparound porch.

Quince Coffee House

99ers Sports Bar is a bar in Denver. Located at 909 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80218, USA.

99ers Sports Bar

Hell or High Water Tiki Bar is a bar in Denver. Located at Upstairs Mezzanine, 1526 Blake St, Denver, CO 80202, USA.

Hell or High Water Tiki Bar

Taproom featuring signature craft brews & rotating guest beer, plus occasional live music.

Goldspot Brewing Company

Honey Elixir Bar is a bar in Denver. Located at 2636 Walnut St #104, Denver, CO 80205, USA.

Honey Elixir Bar

(dis)obedience is a shop in Denver. Located at 3605 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80204, USA.

(dis)obedience

Petals & Pages is a shop in Denver. Located at 956 Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO 80204, USA.

Petals & Pages

Revolte Goods is a shop in Denver. Located at 1225 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80218, USA.

Revolte Goods

Awakening Boutique is a shop in Denver. Located at 38 N Broadway, Denver, CO 80203, USA.

Awakening Boutique

Nurture Wellcare Marketplace is a shop in Denver. Located at 2949 Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 80211, USA.

Nurture Wellcare Marketplace

Denver's LGBTQ+ community is centered in Capitol Hill, with a growing presence in the RiNo and Five Points neighborhoods. Popular venues include Tracks, X Bar, and The Triangle. Denver Pride is a major celebration, and the city hosts events like the Denver Gay Ski Week and various queer cultural festivals. Denver's outdoor lifestyle and progressive politics attract a diverse queer population seeking both urban amenities and natural recreation.

Event with therainbowdome and friendsandlovers.denver

The Sapphic Social Club Event

The Sapphic Social Club

A social event for the LGBTQ+ community featuring the rainbowdome at friendsandlovers in Denver.

The 99ers Sports Bar

Sports All Day

A day-long sports event held at The 99ers Sports Bar.

Winners announced for Ballerz Ball 20 drawing prizes at a show on Saturday, May 9th. Prizes include Broncos tickets, Pride Mesh Jersey, Rockies Pride Night tickets, Alexander Foundation's Spring Fling tickets, Denver Pride PlayHaus ticket, and free registration for Fall 2026 DGLFFL Season. Tickets can be purchased via Venmo @DGLFFL.

Ballerz Ball 20 Drawing Prizes - Winners Announced

Denver Gay & Lesbian Flag Football League

A celebration event marking the 20th anniversary of the Ballerz Ball, a party organized by the Denver Gay & Lesbian Flag Football League.

Weekly drag brunch with two show times, bottomless mimosas, and brunch favorites.

Hamburger Mary's Denver

🥂 Drag Brunch 🍾

Test your luck at Rainbow Park Palooza. Come for the Carnival Games, stay for the queer joy! Meet us at Berkeley Lake Park for the fundraiser benefiting therainbowdome’s new construction on a hub for connection and joy. Onsite food trucks, a vendor market, resource fair, kids corner with Drag Storytime (2:30-3:30 pm), and the Field Day competition (12:00 pm)!!! Come celebrate with us in a queer space with the DJs, laugh with the Emcee, and make some new friends at the park while supporting the community!

Rainbow Dome

Rainbow Park Palooza

A social event featuring the artist GIRLYPANTS, with pottery and art displays, held at Berkeley Lake Park.

Berkley Lake Park

GIRLYPANTS

@GIRLYPANTS

Drag story hour featuring the wonderfully glam lalathedragqueen. Since 2011, LaLa Queen has been entertaining, emceeing and advocating for Queer and BIPOC communities in Colorado. LaLa has used her love of reading and education to promote literacy and acceptance with Brunches for All Ages and Drag Story Times throughout Denver.

Drag Story Hour

The Rainbow Dome, The Sapphic Social Club, FriendsXLovers

A community park event with games, entertainment, vendors, and activities to raise funds for Rainbow Dome.

A workshop on herbal remedies hosted by CreativeKYCO, featuring products like body butter and herbal teas.

Playhaus Haunted Haus

Sapphire Herbal Remedies Workshop

CreativeKYCO

The fundraiser will be held. Come early for the Vendor Market, Resource Fair, Drag Story Time, Kids Corner, and more!

Fundraiser

A community fundraiser with a vendor market, resource fair, drag story time, kids' activities, and more.

Field Day Games are limited only for teams who registered in advance. However, there will be an assortment of pay-to-play carnival games and lawn games available for play.

Field Day Games

A community event featuring competitive field day games, carnival-style activities, and entertainment for everyone.

Assist zoo staff with teddy bear checkups at Stone Zoo in Boston.

Stoneham, MA

G4G Boston + Zoo New England: Help With Teddy Bear Checkups @ Stone Zoo (Shift 1)

Gay for Good

WNBA - Sky vs. Fire (Basketball)

A viewing event of the WNBA basketball game between the Mercury and the Aces at The 99ers Sports Bar.

An event focused on networking for personal and professional development, scheduled for May 9, 2026, starting at 14:00. Further details about the event activities or location are not provided.

Her Tribe | Networking for Personal & Professional Growth

Her Collective Space | Dream Big, Build Bigger

WER - Breakers vs. Exiles (Rugby) viewing

WER - Breakers vs. Exiles (Rugby)

A group of people watching a rugby game between the Breakers and the Exiles at The 99ers Sports Bar.

Kick off the weekend with happy hour from 4-6pm at Adrift Tiki Bar.

Adrift Tiki Bar

Friday Happy Hour

Adrift Tiki Bar Denver

An event focused on casual conversations at a cafe, encouraging attendees to share stories, discuss meaningful themes, learn from others' experiences, and build genuine friendships. The gathering takes place at Max Brenner - World Square in Sydney, every 2nd Saturday of the month until May 29, 2026, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM.

Easy conversation over ☕️🍰🍨: Relaxing vibe, Make friends, Enjoy Sat-day coffee

BConnected Colorado (Bi Group)

A monthly gathering for crafting and conversation hosted by BConnected Colorado (Bi Group). The event takes place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM MDT. Details are available to members of the group.

2nd Saturday Craft and Conversation

NWSL - Summit vs. Dash (Soccer)

A viewing event for the NWSL soccer match between Summit and Dash at The 99ers Sports Bar.

NWSL - Wave vs. Angel City (Soccer) viewing

NWSL - Wave vs. Angel City (Soccer)

A group watching a professional women's soccer game between the Wave and Angel City.

Participate in a community cleanup event in Honolulu.

G4G Oahu + Kaimuki Business & Professional Association: Community Cleanup

Internationally known production, Twisted Bear, makes its way to X Bar for a full venue takeover featuring TROUGH in glow and Twisted Bear on the main floor. This event is part of their 11 Year Anniversary Tour. With music by Matt Consola, Paul Coals, & Brent Milne, this is sure to be a fun night of dance and celebration!

X Bar's Glow Lounge

Twisted Bear 11 Year Anniversary Tour

X Bar Denver

A dance party celebrating the 11-year anniversary of Twisted Bear with music, glow performances, and a full venue takeover.

Opulent Temple & Bad Asstronauts present: Sacred Dance, also known as 'the white party', taking place on Saturday, May 9th, from 9 PM to late at Tracks Denver, 3500 Walnut St, Denver. The event features a lineup including Jackie Hollander, DJ ICON, Willbeaux, DUGAN b2b ElectroFI, D0NN13, Just B, DJ No Pantz, Truprwulf b2b REVEL, Sonny Jack, Chris Irvin, Josh Forster, Low Frequency Output b2b Sangria Spelllz, along with ritual dance and performance in two rooms with Darshan Dance Co. Attendees are encouraged to wear fabulous and creative white attire. The event is a fundraiser for camps at Burning Man 2026, with higher intentions, production value, and magic. The event is for ages 21 and over, with no refunds.

Tracks Denver

Sacred Dance ('the white party')

Opulent Temple & Bad Asstronauts

All night dance party with all Hip Hop and R&B beats.

629 E. COLFAX

Hip Hop and R&B Night

A dance party featuring all night Hip Hop and R&B music.

Furball Boston presents an underwear and gear party with a leather edition. Featuring Nina Flowers.

Legacy Boston

Furball Boston: Underwear + Gear Party (Leather Edition)

DJ Nina Flowers

A party featuring underwear, gear, and leather-themed costumes with DJ Nina Flowers.

Assist with activities at the Pride Kick Off Party in Denver.

Pittsburgh, PA

G4G Denver + Edgewater Pride: Support the Pride Kick Off Party

Volunteer at the Equality Awards event in San Francisco.

SF, CA

G4G San Francisco + Equality California: Support the San Francisco Equality Awards

Sunday Funday Sports

A casual sports event at The 99ers Sports Bar for everyone to enjoy.

Celebrate Mother's Day at Denver’s Community Pop-up Market on Sunday, May 10, from 10 am to 3 pm at 3899 N Jackson St, Building 4, Denver, CO 80205. The event features over 60 local artists, vintage curators, upcyclers, and community organizations offering handmade jewelry, ceramics, art, vintage finds, and more. Enjoy activities such as zine workshops, clothing swaps, mutual aid distros, drag bingo, and storytime. The market is free to attend, indoors, with free parking, providing a community space to find unique gifts and spend quality time with loved ones.

Mother's Day Market

Denver’s Community Market

A community crafting workshop focused on mending and repairing clothing, held at the Hadley Library. Participants can bring clothes and textiles needing mending, and the event provides supplies such as fabric, thread, needles, and patches. The workshop encourages socializing, learning sewing skills, and swapping craft supplies. It is suitable for all ages, lasts three hours, and is held in person with free parking. Masks are required.

The Hadley Library

Stitch ‘n’ Bitch @ The Hadley Library

WNBA - Mercury vs. Valkyries (Basketball) viewing

WNBA - Mercury vs. Valkyries (Basketball)

A viewing event for the WNBA game between the Liberty and Mystics at The 99ers Sports Bar.

A book discussion event for 'Valid' by Chris Bergeron, taking place on Sunday, May 10, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM MDT at Barquentine Brewing Company in Edgewater, CO. The event features a discussion of the genre-bending speculative novel about a trans woman's revolution set in a dystopian Montreal, led by host David N.

Barquentine Brewing Company

Valid by Chris Bergeron

Denver Gay Book Club

PWHL - Boston vs. Ottawa (Hockey) viewing

PWHL - Boston vs. Ottawa (Hockey)

A viewing event for the PWHL hockey game between Boston and Ottawa at The 99ers Sports Bar.

A meetup event for Dungeons & Dragons enthusiasts scheduled on May 10, 2026, from 13:00 to 16:00. The event details are available to members of the hosting group, BConnected Colorado (Bi Group).

Dungeons & Dragons

NWSL - Royals vs. Bay FC (Soccer) viewing

NWSL - Royals vs. Bay FC (Soccer)

A viewing event for the NWSL soccer match between Royals and Bay FC at The 99ers Sports Bar.

WER - Onyx vs. Gemini (Rugby)

A public viewing event of the rugby match between Onyx and Gemini.

An informal coffee meetup to discuss the 'Start with Why' concept, providing an opportunity for attendees to connect and share insights.

Start with Why ~ Coffee catchup

Start with Why ~ Coffee Cups & Purposeful Conversations

Weekly Saturday night drag show with dinner, hosted by Zarah Misdemeanor.

Big Drag Energy 💅🏼

Your new weekly excuse to dance ‘til close. Rotating DJs, nonstop energy, and the ultimate weekend send-off. X Bar’s official weekend closer for the Denver LGBTQIA+ fam.

Send It Sundays

A weekly LGBTQ+ dance party with rotating DJs and nonstop energy at X Bar in Denver.

VJ Aaron is hosting Sin & Sing Mondays with Karaoke & $5 Jameson Specials at 9:00pm! Come sing, drink, and have a good Monday night at X Bar!

Sin & Sing Mondays with Karaoke

VJ Aaron

A karaoke party with drink specials happening on Monday nights.

A monthly community event held indoors at 3899 N Jackson St, Denver, featuring over 60 local vendors including artists, vintage curators, and community organizations. The market offers local art, fashion, vintage finds, clothing swaps, mutual aid distribution, workshops, and entertainment such as drag story time and bingo. It emphasizes accessibility, sustainability, and community connection, with free admission, free parking, and inclusive vendor policies.

Denver’s Community Pop-up Market

Denver's Community Pop-up Market

Bring your friends/family to come hang out. There will be drinks & snacks! Let’s enjoy this Mother’s Day together!

The Fields

Mother’s Day & Family day at the fields

A community event where friends and family can gather to celebrate Mother’s Day with drinks and snacks.

Weekly Sunday drag brunch with two show times, bottomless mimosas, and brunch favorites.

Karaoke & Tequila Tuesdays with VJ Aaron. Enjoy 50% OFF Select Tequila. Open until 2:00 AM. 21+ Event.

Karaoke & Tequila Tuesdays

A bar night with karaoke, discounted tequila, and a fun party atmosphere.

A creative event where participants can plant and paint together at Rolland Moore Park.

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