The In Good Taste Denver team is all about inclusivity, celebrating what makes us unique, what makes us similar and what makes us the best individuals out there in the world that we can be. You be you, Coloradans and we’ll be we! I mean, us! We’re so happy to see so many fun events honoring and celebrating Pride. Here are ones we find to be In Good Taste for 2026.
Ongoing Pride Celebrations, Happenings and Offerings
The Clocktower presents Alphabet Mafia June 12 and 26-28. See burlesque, aerial, drag and variety performances that showcase queer joy and its many expressions.
Dated Pride Events
June 5
First Friday Celebrating Pride at Museo de las Americas offers free admission to the museum, shopping, food trucks, live DJ music performances and the opportunity to meet other art enthusiasts.
Pride Kick-off with Tiana Major 9 is a free night of music at Levitt Pavilion Denver. RSVP for GA or upgrade in the link. The East London-born, British Caribbean R&B singer performs with Colorado’s own Dzirae Gold and Hex Kitten.
June 6
Drag Brunch at Ajax Downtown runs 10am-noon or noon-2pm. The brunch features a two-course prix fixe menu and performances. It also happens June 20.
PRIDE Celebration at Fiction Brewing kicks off at noon with a Tie Dye Party, $25 for a t-shirt you customize. Denver pastry chef and drag chanteuse, Pie Queen, will be selling her pies and flaunting her frocks 3-5pm for an afternoon of all out fun. Enjoy their full array of craft beers inspired by literary themes from light ales to hearty Belgians to their Carrot Cake Kettle Sour.
Pride on the Runway, hosted by Cooper Lounge is co-hosted by Denver drag performers Jessica L’Whor and Talia Tucker. There’ll be dazzling runway moments, pop-up performances by Kiki House of Felicity, a DJ, interactive Pride-themed games, curated photo opportunities, and more. Guests are encouraged to come dressed to impress with glamorous and bold looks for the featured Runway Competition. Reservations are strongly recommended.
Love Wins at the Palace – the Brown Palace that is. The inaugural Pride Month gala brings together community members, supporters and allies for a champagne reception, multi-course dining, live jazz and charitable auction.
Mutt Strut is Denver’s doggy drag show. When they aren’t strutting the runway in one of three themed drag shows, they can run free at Skiptown while the humans socialize and enjoy a full bar.
June 7
Drag Me to the Opera at the Levitt Pavilion is a family-friendly, free, and fabulous opportunity to hear selections from the Central City Opera season plus a lip-synching contest. Come in your Diva best or as you are. There will be food trucks and adult beverages for sale.
Paws with Pride is the 3rd annual celebration at Denver Union Station’s Terminal Bar featuring famed local drag queen Talia Tucker. Co-presented by Sploot Veterinary Care in Denver, the event includes a Doggie Costume Contest, food and drink specials, pet-friendly vendors, local artisans, a pet caricature artist and more. Advanced registration for the Doggie Costume Contest is highly recommended here.
PRIDE Drag Brunch at Bierstadt Lagerhaus combines chilly lagers with flaming drag queens including Talia Tucker L’Whor. Dress code: FABULOUS. Nibble their menu of German favorites: schnitzels, pretzels, and big wieners. The ticketed event starts at 10:30am.
REI + Denver Pride Training Run is a family-friendly 5K. There’ll also be a DJ, free shoe demo, shoe charm station, food, raffles and more.
June 13
Queer Fest at Champagne Tiger is for sapphics, lesbians, queers and everyone in between. There’ll be DJs, a bounce house, mechanical bull, vendors, drag show and more.
June 14
Clyfford Still Museum SCFD Pride Free Day includes Drag Story Time with Gila Moonstar, hands-on artmaking, music from DJ Moon Magnet, outdoor games and activities plus mini-tours.
Queer Hiking is presented by Mile High Queer Club and Denver Pride. The outdoor adventure is a day of exploring Staunton State Park. Multiple hiking options are available for all abilities include an accessible route for the park’s Track Chair program. After the hike, enjoy a brewery happy hour in Denver.
June 16
“Golden Gays” Happy Hour at Lookout Bar Avon, is in partnership with Mountain Pride for a fun gathering geared towards those ages 40(ish)+ to connect and find community. Happy Hour prices on food and beverage will be available with 10% of proceeds going to Mountain Pride.
June 19
For the Culture Cookout is a Juneteenth gathering at Cheeseman Park. The all-ages event includes food, musical performances, DJs, local vendors, community resources and a vogue night.
June 20
Drag Brunch at Ajax Downtown continues. See June 6 for details.
Tea Dance – Neon Nineties on Champagne Tiger’s patio includes 90’s classic DJ tunes, food and drink specials and N/A options. Deals include $10 espresso martinis, $10 classic burgers and $5 Lady Justice Pale Ale. The event is 21+ and 90s attire is encouraged.
June 21
Voulez-Vous: A Pride Disco Cocktail Soiree at Lady Jane, and sponsored by Absolut, is a glamorous evening with all proceeds going to The Center on Colfax. Each ticket includes a welcome cocktail, raffle entries, drag performances, a disco soundtrack and silent auction.
June 25
Thornton Pride 2026 celebrates Thornton’s LGBTQIA+ community at a free community event for families, friends, allies and neighbors. There’ll be live entertainment, food vendors, artists and family-friendly activities.
June 26
Cruise Room Pride Burlesque Show at The Oxford Hotel is a Pride-themed event featuring Denver’s Hard Candy Dance Entertainment. Reservations are not required.
Drag Nation Pride Party at Tracks Night Club will have alumni such as Nina Flowers and Yvie Oddly plus premier drag performers from Denver.
June 27
Bubbles and Boas is a drag brunch extravaganza in Cheesman Park with more than 15 food trucks serving food, mimosas and craft cocktails, local coffee roasters, local artists and small business vendors and drag performers.
Drag Brunch at FIRE Restaurant features performances by Raquelle C. Schelle, Banana Splits and drag king Benjamin Banjee Misdemeanor, with entertainment, DJ beats, signature Smirnoff cocktails and more. 10% of all ticket proceeds benefit The Trevor Project in support of LGBTQIA+ communities.
Pride 5K invites participants to walk, run, roll or sashay. Every mile celebrates Colorado’s LGBTQ+ community and every dollar raised supports programs and resources.
Pride Celebration at the Children’s Museum offers up a runway for a Pride fashion show, rainbow treats in the Teaching Kitchen and LGBTQIA+ family affirming stories in the Book Nook. For the day, get $2 off general admission for up to two people for those who participated in the Pride 5K – just show your race bib at the front desk.
June 28
Denver PrideFest will be held along the 16th street pedestrian promenade this year. See more than 250 exhibitors, 30 food and beverage vendors and live entertainment. On the Center Stage see Denver’s Nini Coco, fresh off “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” alongside Pattie Gonia, a drag performer and environmental advocate, and King Molasses, a Nigerian-American drag king who won the first season of “King of Drag” in 2025.
Drag Bingo Brunch, starring Alexis Mateo from RuPaul’s Drag Race, slays the Milk Market on June 28 with two sets of bingo, music and dancing, 11am-1pm and 2-4pm. Enjoy brunch bites, mimosas, $5 Rainbow Jello shots, music and dancing in this 11am–4pm celebration. $20 GA; $450 VIP for 8 members of your family (chosen or not) at a primo table with two pitchers of mimosas.
Vizzy Denver Pride Parade includes floats, performances and participation from local businesses, families, activists and more. It starts at 17th and Franklin and ends at 17th and Lincoln.
-Curated by the In Good Taste Denver Team
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