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City Council decides not to issue Pride Month proclamation
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs City Council is not issuing a formal proclamation for Pride Month.
While Pride Month proclamations had been issued in previous years, the City Council has decided not to issue a formal one for Pride Month in 2025. When asked why, the City Council gave various reasons.
>>Pikes Peak Pride returns to Downtown Colorado Springs
'As a non-partisan legislative body, we believe our role is not to engage in identity-based or political gestures, but to focus on governance that benefits all residents.
We want to be clear: we welcome everyone to Colorado Springs. We support the rights of every individual to live safely, freely, and with dignity. We extend our best wishes for a safe, respectful, and successful event, and we remain committed to ensuring our city is a place where all people feel valued and secure.
Our decision is rooted in a desire to avoid divisive or performative politics. Instead, we aim to serve every citizen equally, without favor or pandering, and focus on the issues that unite us—such as public safety, infrastructure, economic vitality, and quality of life.'
City Council Leadership
The City Council noted that although they are not issuing a proclamation, they supported Pikes Peak Pride with money from the LART fund.
'We are sad to learn of the City Council's decision not to proclaim for Pride Month this year, as they've done for the last several years,' Pikes Peak Pride said. 'We're thankful to Mayor Yemi and his office for coming to the Pride Festival and issuing a Mayoral Proclamation again this year. We believe that repeals to diversity, equity, and inclusion from the federal level down are hurting minority groups across the board. Pikes Peak Pride exists to represent and provide visibility for our LGBTQIA+ community, and we thank those who show up and speak up for Pride Week. We see you. We hear you.'
The Pride crosswalk will also not be installed.
'Due to accessibility and safety concerns, the City is not allowing crosswalks to be modified for any events,' said a City of Colorado Springs spokesperson. 'The City is providing outdoor space at the Pioneers Museum, where Pride is being held, for decoration by event organizers.'
Pikes Peak Pride will celebrate Pride Month, love, identity, and community in Downtown Colorado Springs on Saturday and Sunday, June 14 and 15. The Pride Parade is also set to occur on Sunday at 11 a.m.
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