Pikes Peak Pride Festival this weekend
Set up for the festivities took most of the day on Friday, June 13n as organizers prepared for over 40,000 expected attendees. A bulk of the events take place at Alamo Square Park at the Pioneers Museum. You can find a full schedule of events for the weekend by clicking here.
'We really want to just make sure that people know that we are here for them. Just being around for each other, and letting each other know that love is love. We hear you, and we are all a part of your community,' said Amanda Ridenour, the Communications Coordinator for Pikes Peak Pride.
The weekend includes a parade, live music, educational sessions, and more.
'It has become more apparent in our community that we need that support. We have been greatly growing, which is amazing and wonderful and everything that we kind of needed, especially in the Springs. Just for our community to come out and celebrate each other, and not be afraid to celebrate who we are and what we're doing,' said Ridenour.
The first pride marches commemorated the Stonewall Uprising. In Colorado Springs, it's evolved to include aerialists, food trucks, and even a vodka lounge.
'We also have a sober garden, which is amazing and wonderful, and we'll have different spaces over at Youth Square, that will be covered and have all sorts of activities for our young community as well,' said Ridenour.
Additionally, over 160 vendors will be selling items ranging from tasty treats to arts and apparel.
'We are going to be loading up the park with all of our vendors,' said Ridenour. 'And we also do have things that are going on inside of the Pioneers Museum.'
No matter your gender identity, sexual orientation, or age, they hope you'll come check it out and celebrate.
'What pride means to me is having the love for everybody, having the love and the acceptance of everybody and everyone. We just need a community for everyone everywhere. That is a huge part of what we do. We want to be able to show our support for everybody. We've been really trying to engage in our community throughout the year and even continuing after pride,' said Ridenour.
You can keep tabs on their events throughout the year on their website or social media accounts.
Pike Ride is offering free bike valet for the Pride Fest. Organizers recommend biking because they say parking could be tricky with other events in town this weekend.
The festival is free and runs from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The parade however, takes place on Sunday at 11:00 a.m.
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