Celebrate Pride Month with PRC
What is Pride Month?
Pride Month, celebrated each June, recognizes the past, current and future fight for equity and liberation for the LGBTQIA+ community. It was created to commemorate the Stonewall Inn Uprising, which is often pointed to as the spark of the modern gay rights movement. On June 28, 1969, police raided the Stonewall Inn in New York City, a gay club that was frequented by drag queens and kings, trans people of color, sex workers, and others within the queer and trans community. This was not an atypical occurrence; police often raided gay bars and areas where LGBTQ folx would gather to enforce anti-Queer and anti-Trans laws. On the night of the Stonewall Uprising, the community of drag queens, trans women of color, and dykes decided enough was enough and fought back. The protests and rioting that occurred over the next week caught national attention and lit a spark for future queer rights movements and activism. The first Pride Parade was hosted in 1970 on the year anniversary of the Stonewall Inn Uprising, and similar parades, parties, protests, marches, and resource fairs continue every year throughout the summer to carry on the tradition.
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Celebrate Pride Season 2024 With Us!
Saturday, June 15 | Sam's Rainbow Run
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Location: The Oval, CSU
The Pride Resource Center is excited to host our 2nd annual 5k to celebrate Pride month on campus! Sam Fisher was an amazing son, brother, friend, and CSU Ram alum who left this world far too soon. Sam’s vibrant energy was contagious, and we are excited to continue honoring him with the 2nd annual Sam’s 5K Rainbow Run in collaboration with his friends and family.
As a celebration of all things Sam and Pride, all registration fees and donations will contribute to a scholarship fund for CSU students to have emergency support if needed after coming out as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. This was a topic near and dear to Sam’s heart, as he was always so grateful for the supportive response from his family and community, and knew not everyone has that. Registration for runners, watchers, volunteers, donations, and virtual runners is open from April 14-June 1. Be sure to mark your calendars and stock up on all things RAINBOW!
FRIDAY, JUNE 21 | CSU LGBTQIA ALUMNI NETWORK HAPPY HOUR
Time: 5:30 - 7PM | Location: Raíces Brewing Company, Denver
Join us on the eve of Denver Pride for our second LGBTQIA Alumni Network Happy Hour! No matter when you graduated or if you were involved in the Pride Resource Center, we invite you to join in community with fellow Rainbow Rams as we kick-off Denver Pride weekend. First drink will be on your Alumni Association!
Raíces is a Latino owned brewpub, learn more about them here!
Pride Season in Colorado
Check out the schedule below for Pride community events happening across the state and locally through June & July!
Friday, May 31 | NoCo Pride march
Time: 5 PM | Location: Old town square | Audience: community event
Join NoCoSafeSpace for their annual Pride March in Old Town, Fort Collins! May 31 on the eve of Pride Month – meet in Old Town Square at 5:00 PM. Look for our Rainbow Ram flag to march with us!
Saturday,, JUNE 1 | Metamorphosis: A night of Queer Celebration
Time: 5-9 PM | Location: Museum of Discovery | Audience: Youth Ages 14-19
A night for LGBTQIA+ youth to embrace themselves and community through celebration, dancing, karaoke, crafts, and a fashion catwalk – think Pride Prom! This event is co-sponsored by the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, Poudre Libraries, SummitStone Health Partners, CSU Pride Resource Center, Fort Collins City Cultural Community Programs, and the Bohemian Foundation.
SUNDAY, JUNE 2 | NEW BELGIUM’S PRIDE KICK-OFF
Time: 12 - 6 PM | Location: New Belgium Brewery | Audience: Community Event
Join for New Belgium’s annual Pride Celebration on June 3rd.
- 10am: PRIDE BIKE PARADE starting and ending at New Belgium
- 12pm: Queer makers, organizations, food trucks will be set up on the main lawn upon opening that day with tents and tables; live DJ set (12-2pm)
- 2-5pm: Queer Talent Show with FULL EXPRESSION Studio (singer/songwriters, poets, and more!)
Tuesday, June 4 | Fort Collins Pride Month Proclamation
Location: City Hall, 300 Laporte Ave | Audience: Community
Join Krisa Gonna and local drag performers to kick off Pride season as the City of Fort Collins and Mayor proclaims June as Pride Month. On Tuesday, June 4, a reception and meet & greet with local drag performers, including live performances, is planned from 3:30-5 p.m. at City Hall. At 5:00, gather and join Krisa in the City Council Chambers for the Pride Month proclamation and photos with the Mayor. Mark you calendars! All are welcome and encouraged to come together to demonstrate the size and diversity of our queer community. City Hall is located in downtown at 300 Laporte Ave.
SATURDAY, JUNE 105 | LOVELAND PRIDE CELEBRATION
Location: Loveland | Audience: Community Event
Join Rainbow Collective of Loveland for their pride month celebration! This year’s event is focused on mental health resources, community, and art.. Follow @Rainbow.Collective.Loveco for more info.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 22-23 | DENVER PRIDE
Time: All Day | Location: Civic Center Park, Denver | Audience: Community Event
Pride will be tabling all day as part of Denver PrideFest! Saturday 11 AM – 7 PM & Sunday 10 AM – 6 PM. Find our table to say hi & see what goodies we have to show our Rainbow Ram pride! We’re looking for folx to volunteer & table with us – sign up below.
Saturday, June 28| NOCO PRIDE
Location: The Ranch, Loveland | Audience: Community Event
Join Northern Colorado Equality for YOUR Northern Colorado Pride event – this year INSIDE! Events to include live entertainment, local vendors, kids’ corner, and much much more! Contact northerncoequality@gmail.com with questions.
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