As we approach Denver Pride , let’s get some fast facts out there. Your safety and comfort matter to us, and we want you to be informed and aware of our decision-making processes around aspects of the Pride festival weekend .

Starting with the basics, yes, there will be a police presence. That’s not something we decide lightly. Denver Parks & Recreation requires uniformed officers at events serving alcohol or needing traffic control. Our permits for the event depend on it. Before I joined The Center on Colfax as the CEO, I was a community member — one who has been in conversation for years with fellow community members about the police presence at Denver Pride. I had the commonly held belief that The Center decided on police presence, and that is simply not true. The Center dedicate

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