Kris Gonna blows a kiss during the Denver Pride Parade on Sunday, June 23, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
People pass beach balls back and forth during the Denver Pride Parade on Sunday, June 23, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
Antwoine Wilson watches the parade through bubbles during the Denver Pride Parade on Sunday, June 23, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
Horses pull the Colorado Gay Rodeo Association float during the Denver Pride Parade on Sunday, June 23, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
Kyleigh Dia sits in the window with her dog Samus to watch the Denver Pride Parade on Sunday, June 23, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
Parade-goers splash parade participants from an inflatable pool to cool them off during the Denver Pride Parade on Sunday, June 23, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
Selah Milan, left, dances with Freya Isom during Denver PrideFest at Civic Center Park on Sunday, June 23, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
A lineup of cars and floats during the Denver Pride Parade on Sunday, June 23, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
Darren Droge rides a tricycle during the Denver Pride Parade on Sunday, June 23, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
A girl hands out beads during the Denver Pride Parade on Sunday, June 23, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
Cassidy Stavish, 16, hangs out of a car window during the Denver Pride Parade on Sunday, June 23, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
Asa Ross, 7, holds up a pride fan and sign during the Denver Pride Parade on Sunday, June 23, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
From left, Caleb Rice, William Burns-Rice and Justin Burns walk down the street in colorful outfits during the Denver Pride Parade on Sunday, June 23, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
Members from the Denver Art Museum float cheer during the Denver Pride Parade on Sunday, June 23, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
Parade participants hold up signs during the Denver Pride Parade on Sunday, June 23, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
A parade participant smiles and displays a fan during the Denver Pride Parade on Sunday, June 23, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
A group of parade participants in inflatable costumes perform a dance routine during the Denver Pride Parade on Sunday, June 23, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
Hernan Wolf, left, poses with Juan Martinez during Denver PrideFest at Civic Center Park on Sunday, June 23, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
An inflatable unicorn leads a float during the Denver Pride Parade on Sunday, June 23, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
People pack center stage during Denver PrideFest at Civic Center Park on Sunday, June 23, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
Members of the Pedal Hopper float dance to disco music in the back of a car during the Denver Pride Parade on Sunday, June 23, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
Cheer Colorado perform a routine at the end of the Denver Pride Parade on Sunday, June 23, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
Parade participants dance past a mural during the Denver Pride Parade on Sunday, June 23, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
Parade participants adorned in extravagant outfits perform a dance routine during the Denver Pride Parade on Sunday, June 23, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
A parade participant walks past the Capitol building with a rainbow umbrella during the Denver Pride Parade on Sunday, June 23, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
Parade participants smile and wave flags during the Denver Pride Parade on Sunday, June 23, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
People walk through the 50th Denver PrideFest at Civic Center Park on Saturday, June 22, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
"Sister Caskara" poses during the 50th Denver PrideFest at Civic Center Park on Saturday, June 22, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
Calvin Brandl, right, kisses Emily Pangerl as she holds up a fan during the 50th Denver PrideFest at Civic Center Park on Saturday, June 22, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
Dancers perform on center stage as part of drag queen Ophelia Peaches' performance during the 50th Denver PrideFest at Civic Center Park on Saturday, June 22, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
Meko the dalmatian wears a rainbow collar to match his owner during the 50th Denver PrideFest at Civic Center Park on Saturday, June 22, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
People watch performers on stage during the 50th Denver PrideFest at Civic Center Park on Saturday, June 22, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
Katelyn Chang poses in colorful flags during the 50th Denver PrideFest at Civic Center Park on Saturday, June 22, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
Colorful flags fly in front of City Hall during the 50th Denver PrideFest at Civic Center Park on Saturday, June 22, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
Pride 5k participants near the finish line during the 50th Denver PrideFest at Civic Center Park on Saturday, June 22, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
Kayce Chaparas wears an "I love lesbians" hat during the Pride 5k at the 50th Denver PrideFest at Civic Center Park on Saturday, June 22, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
A person carrying a rainbow umbrella walks through colorful flags during the 50th Denver PrideFest at Civic Center Park on Saturday, June 22, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
Carlyle McCormack, left, smiles at her partner Cheyanne Foeppel of Colorado Springs after kissing during the 50th Denver PrideFest at Civic Center Park on Saturday, June 22, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
Pride 5k participants take off from the starting line during the 50th Denver PrideFest at Civic Center Park on Saturday, June 22, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
Eric Kennedy holds up a "free hugs" sign while walking through the 50th Denver PrideFest at Civic Center Park on Saturday, June 22, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
Libby Brooker, left, kisses her partner Aleyse Evers during the 50th Denver PrideFest at Civic Center Park on Saturday, June 22, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
Kayce Chaparas holds up a sign during the Pride 5k at the 50th Denver PrideFest at Civic Center Park on Saturday, June 22, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
Eden Du Bose shows off her face paint during the 50th Denver PrideFest at Civic Center Park on Saturday, June 22, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
People walk past colorful flags, some stopping to take photos, in front of City Hall during the 50th Denver PrideFest at Civic Center Park on Saturday, June 22, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
Mauresa Mickens holds up a flag in front of City Hall during the 50th Denver PrideFest at Civic Center Park on Saturday, June 22, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
Katelyn Chang wears rainbow earrings and a colorful necklace during the 50th Denver PrideFest at Civic Center Park on Saturday, June 22, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
Pride 5k participants take off from the starting line with the Colorado state Capitol building visible in the background during the 50th Denver PrideFest at Civic Center Park on Saturday, June 22, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
David Massey, right, rests his head on Hunter Swindle's shoulder after sharing a kiss during the 50th Denver PrideFest at Civic Center Park on Saturday, June 22, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
Siyanna Perez, left, and Mauresa Mickens pose in front of colorful flags during the 50th Denver PrideFest at Civic Center Park on Saturday, June 22, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
Kris Gonna blows a kiss during the Denver Pride Parade on Sunday, June 23, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)
ExpandDenver PrideFest takes over Civic Center Park in Denver to celebrate their 50th anniversary on June 22-23, 2024.
With an expected attendance of over 500,000, the two day festival includes the Pride 5K run, live music and dance performances and a parade full of colorful floats and outfits moving along Colfax Avenue to Civic Center Park on Sunday.
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