Pride Month 2021: What to Know About the Celebration
June is a month of pride when the LGBTQ communities of the world come together and celebrate the freedom to be themselves.
Why do We Celebrate Pride Month?
Every year, throughout June, numerous events are held around the world to show the impact of LGBTQ community. The LGBTQ Pride Month commemorates the riots at Stonewall that occurred at the end of June 1969. As a result, pride parades and other related events are held throughout the month.
What does PRIDE Stand for?
PRIDE is an acronym for Personal Rights in Defense and Education. The organization was founded in Los Angeles, California in 1966 by Steve Ginsburg.
Pride Month in 2021. After the Pandemic.
June 2021 marks the 51st celebration of Pride Month. Numerous celebrations across the globe will resume as COVID-19 restrictions are being lifted and more and more people get their vaccine, but in many places, the events will still take place virtually.
Pride Events 2021 Colorado
1. Denver Pride
June 26-27, 2021, online
Last year’s virtual parade drew more than 400,000 viewers between social media and over-the-air broadcasts, and the virtual celebration is on again this year. This year, The Coors Light Virtual Denver Pride Parade will be livestreamed on Facebook, on DenverPride.org, and televised later in the day.
2. Denver Pride 5K
June 26, 2021, Cheesman Park or virtual
If you plan to participate in person, just choose the start time that works best for you, or if you are a team captain, choose the wave that works best for you and your team.
3. Boulder County Pride
June 7-13, 2021, Boulder or virtual
It’s scheduled for Monday, June 7th through June 13th, with a full calendar of events including a motorcade, drive-in movie screening, name and gender change clinic, storytimes, and mixers. The free event is open to all ages. For more details, go to https://www.outboulder.org/pride.
4. The Pride Kickoff
June 11, 2021, Ellson Farms, Littleton
The Pride kickoff will be held on Friday, June 11th, 5pm to 10pm at Ellson Farms, 10450 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton. The event features live performances, vendors, food trucks, and more. All age groups are very welcome. Tickets cost between $10 and $60.
5. Pride on the Rooftop
June 25, 2021, Loveland
Scheduled for Friday, June 25th at 6:00 p.m. in the Desk Chair Workspace, 201 E. 4th St., Loveland. Attendees can enjoy food, drinks, live entertainment, guest speakers, and award shows. Tickets are $50 per person and the event is intended for adult audience (21+).
6. The Pride Ride
June 27, 2021, Fort Collins
The event starts on Sunday, June 27th at 9:00 am at Trek Bicycle Fort Collins South, 931 E. Harmony Road, Fort Collins. Bring your bike, helmet, and water for a fun day of biking and socializing. All age groups are cordially invited to take part in the free event.
7. Pride in the Park
June 12, 2021, Avon
Avon is holding an event at 1 W. Benchmark Road at noon on Saturday, June 12th. The event includes yoga, a fashion show, guest speakers, parade, dance party, and more. The free event is open to all ages.
Pride Month is a time when the LGBTQ community gets together to celebrate the acceptance of sexual diversity, but that doesn't mean you can't join and show your support if you're straight.
Enjoy the parades, festivals, concerts and events happening in your area in the atmosphere of celebrating acceptance and love.
