Happy Pride Month! Denver Summit FC is proud to celebrate the achievements, history, and enduring legacy of the LGBTQ+ community throughout June and all year long.
At Denver Summit FC, we recognize that soccer is a game for everyone! We want to celebrate the LGBTQ+ organizations who have broken barriers and advocated for inclusion on and off the pitch. This month, we invite our players, families, and fans to join us in elevating the voices and businesses that make Denver a more vibrant and inclusive place to live and play.
Celebrate with us by supporting local LGBTQ+ owned businesses, attending Pride events, and engaging with organizations that champion equality!
CELEBRATE: Events
- Throughout June 2026: The Center on Colfax Events: Denver’s primary LGBTQ+ community center hosts various workshops, social groups, and youth programs throughout the month to foster connection and support.
- June 5, 2026: Colorado Rockies Pride Night at Coors Field: Celebrate inclusion in sports as the local community gathers for a night of baseball and Pride celebrations at the ballpark.
- June 7, 2026: Run For Alana 2026: Let’s kick off Pride Month with a 3-mile run as we raise awareness and funds for LGBTQ+ mental health in our community. Our goal is to raise $10,000 for free therapy for those in critical need.
- June 19, 2026: For The Culture Cookout: A Juneteenth gathering rooted in celebration, connection, and unity. Join us at Cheesman Park for an all-ages celebration featuring delicious food, musical performances and DJs, local vendors, community resources, and a vogue night.
- June 27, 2026: Denver Pride 5K: Every mile is a celebration of Colorado’s LGBTQ+ community, and every dollar raised supports the programs and resources that help our community thrive.
- June 27, 2026: Pride At The Children’s Museum: Celebrate being proud of your unique and wonderful self with a day full of fun activities! Dress up in fashion that makes you feel amazing with our friends from GenDEN.
- June 28, 2026: Denver Pride Fest: 10:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. A free event that is a space where the LGBTQ+ community, allies, families, and local businesses come together for a day of joy, celebration, and protest.
- June 28, 2026: Denver Pride Parade: 9:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. Local businesses, activists, and families all march together to imagine and create a future of queer liberation for everyone.
FUTURE EVENTS: CELEBRATE PRIDE YEAR-LONG!
- October 2026: LGBTQ History Month: While June is for Pride, October is dedicated to the history of the movement, featuring educational lectures and museum exhibits across Colorado.
SUPPORT: Local LGBTQ+ owned Businesses
- 99ers Sports Bar: The space is dedicated to empowering all people who may not feel welcome at a traditional sports bar, including the LGBTQ community. No matter who you are or who you’re cheering for, at the 99ers Sports Bar everyone is a part of the winning team.
- Big Gay Pants: Denver’s first exclusively plus size vintage & second hand clothing site.
- Goldspot Brewing: 100% queer & female owned brewery in Denver.
- Hamburger Mary’s: This little purple house in City Park West is big on burgers and bold entertainment. Hosted by local celebrity queen Jessica L’Whor, weekend drag brunch is this local franchise’s claim to fame.
- Honey Elixir Bar: Honey has become a sanctuary for meaningful moments and shared experiences
- Lady Justice Brewing: A queer and woman-owned brewery that donates its profits to organizations supporting Colorado women and girls.
- LoDough Bakery: We take pride in providing our customers with the highest quality baked goods that will transport you straight to the streets of Paris.
- Quince Coffee: Quince Coffee House is an LGBTQ+, BIPOC & Veteran Owned Coffee House in East Denver, CO.
- Revolte Goods: This Denver boutique is unique in that it encapsulates the spirit of the city while giving the LGBTQ+ community a space to embrace and celebrate their oddest identities.
- Strawberry Mountain: A truly inclusive, transparent, fun, and environmentally sustainable second hand store in the city.
- The Bearded Lady: An LGBTQ+ owned barber shop providing gender-affirming grooming services in a welcoming environment.
- Tight End Bar: Denver’s LGBTQ+ sports bar, perfect for fans to catch a match in an environment specifically designed for the community.
- That Witch Apothecary: That Witch is a radical small business creating handcrafted ritual goods to help you channel your own magic. All of our products are intentionally small batch, ethically sourced, and vegan.
- Wild Corgi Pub: Wild Corgi Pub is a neighborhood bar in Denver that also hosts private events, wedding welcome parties, rehearsal dinners, and group celebrations for up to 100 guests.
GIVE OR JOIN: Organizations & Resources
- ACLU Colorado: The ACLU of Colorado is the state’s oldest and largest civil rights organization. We’re a private institution funded exclusively by the generous donations of our supporters.
- Altitude FC: Denver, Colorado’s premier LGBTQIA+ soccer club. Founded in 2023, AFC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, registered in the state of Colorado, dedicated to promoting the growth of amateur soccer while fostering safe, inclusive spaces for LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies to connect and thrive through sports.
- Colorado LGTBQ+ Chamber of Commerce: Championing the success and economic impact of the LGBTQ+ business community to promote, connect, and advance commerce, diversity, and equality for all.
- Compass Fitness: Compass Fitness provides an exceptional community and high-energy workout experience in an inclusive, welcoming space.
- Courageous Yoga: A space that offers sincere movement, meditation and connection practices led by Queer & Indigenous folks.
- Denver Gay Lesbian Flag Football League: The DGLFFL is the home of Colorado’s premier 7-on-7 LGBTQIA+ flag football league. Established in June 2008, the DGLFFL is one of the largest flag football leagues of its kind in the United States with 20 teams and over 300 players.
- Inside/Out Youth Services: Provides a safe and welcoming space for LGBTQ+ youth, offering leadership development, mental health support, and community building.
- Lipstick Lovers: A Denver queer & genderqueer rec soccer league
- One Colorado: The state’s leading advocacy organization dedicated to advancing equality for LGBTQ+ Coloradans and their families through lobbying and education.
- PFLAG Denver: A local chapter of the national organization providing support, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ people, their parents, families, and allies.
- The Center on Colfax: The largest LGBTQ+ community center in the Rocky Mountain region, providing legal support, health resources, and social programs for all ages.
- Transgender Center of The Rockies: Offers holistic gender-affirming services to support transgender, non-binary, and gender-expansive individuals in Colorado. Our goal is to empower you to live your most authentic life.
- YouthSeen: Provides therapy and social support specifically tailored to LGBTQ+ youth of color, ensuring they have access to culturally competent care and resources.