Local Pride Festivals & parades, June 11, 17 and 30
LYONS 2023 PRIDE FESTIVAL & PARADE
June 17th, 3 – 6 p.m. Sandstone Park, LYONS PRIDE.
Speakers, vendors, 3 bands, crafts, and the parade! Food – cupcakes from St Vrain Market and ice cream from Dairy Bar
=and= Drag Show at A-Lodge Rock Garden 6:30-8:30 p.m.
== Show support towards the LGBTQ+ Community and celebrate Diversity! Bring signs and flags and positive attitudes for a day of fun!
See our two articles (one by teen organizer 6/8, and one by adult organizer 6/15) for the history of the event, and more details on what will take place.
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✭ Boulder Pride Festival
Sunday, June 11th, 2023= 11:30am – 5:00pm
Boulder Central Park (1212 Canyon Blvd, Boulder)
Welcome back to Boulder’s very own Pride festival at Boulder Central Park.
The event will be jam-packed with activities, amazing community partners sharing information, Pride merchandise galore from Out Boulder County and other wonderful vendors.
–Bring the whole family to experience an amazing and diverse array of performers, giveaways all over the park, and multiple activities for all to take part in!
–Enjoy delicious treats from one of our food vendors:
Nothing Bundt Cakes =Eats & Sweets =La Rue Bayou =McDevitt Tacos =Saucy Cluckers =Abo’s Pizza =Eva’s Shaved Ice & Grace’s Lemonade
Boulder Pride Visibility March
Sunday, June 11th, 2023 = 11:00am – 11:30am
Boulder Central Park (1212 Canyon Blvd, Boulder)
Let’s start off our Boulder Pride festival with joy and visibility! Come show your pride!
Please gather at the Bandshell in Central Park at 11:00 am so that we are ready to kick off the march at 11:15 am.
All LGBTQ+ identities and allies are welcome to march and show your pride for our wonderful community. Festive, colorful dress is encouraged! If you’re part of an LGBTQ-affirming organization, place of worship, volunteer group, or any other group, feel free to bring a banner or sign to represent your organization!
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✭ Longmont Pride Festival
Friday, June 30th, 2023 = 4:00pm – 8:00pm,
Roosevelt Park (700 Longs Peak Ave, Longmont)
Join us for Longmont Pride festival on Friday, June 30th, for the first time at Roosevelt Park!
Brought to you in partnership with Hubbard Homes.
Come out for a day full of great activities, amazing community partners sharing information, Pride goodies from Out Boulder County, and other fantastic vendors!
The afternoon will include jewelry from talented artists, interactive games for the whole family, and other fun activities spread throughout the day.
Enjoy delicious treats from one of our food vendors (vendors to be announced soon).
Want to know who’s going to be gracing the main stage? Stay tuned as we start announcing performers soon.
This event is a sober and tobacco-free experience for the whole family.
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Volunteer opportunities for Longmont Pride 2023 aknoer@outboulder.org.
Longmont Pride Visibility March
Friday, June 30th, 2023 = 3:30pm – 4:00pm
Roosevelt Park (700 Longs Peak Ave, Longmont)
Please meet in front of the main stage/pavilion at Roosevelt Park at 3:30pm so that we are ready to kick off the march at 3:45pm.
All LGBTQ+ identities and allies are welcome to march and show your pride for our wonderful community. Festive, colorful dress is encouraged! If you’re part of an LGBTQ-affirming organization, place of worship, volunteer group, or any other group, feel free to bring a banner or sign to represent your organization!
Volunteer opportunities for Longmont Pride 2023 aknoer@outboulder.org.
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NOTE: We could not find a Pride event / festival in Estes Park “events” pages. They had their first one last year. You can search the internet for other news. == Denver also has a big event, but we are sticking to the two towns closest to Lyons for our readers convenience. == We have TWO ARTICLES about Lyons’ Pride festival, including its origins.
