Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMelany Austad, middle, Macey Moyer, left, and Kaylee Flaherty, right, all of whom work for Target, wave rainbow flags as they take part in the 42nd annual PrideFest Parade on June 18, 2017 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostOver 180 different organizations participated in the 42nd annual PrideFest Parade on June 18, 2017 in Denver. Denver PrideFest is Colorado's largest regional celebration of LGBT Pride.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostKatie Hester, with the VA, helps to hold up a huge American flag that kicked off the start of the 42nd annual PrideFest Parade on June 18, 2017 in Denver. Denver PrideFest is Colorado's largest regional celebration of LGBT Pride. The parade started in Cheesman Park headed west on Colfax Ave and ended at Civic Center. The festival included live entertainment on three stages, as well as more than 200 vendors, food and drink. Denver PrideFest is the largest annual fundraiser for the GLBT Community Center of Colorado, a non-profit organization that serves more than 47,000 people annually with programs for LGBT youth, seniors, Colorado's transgender community, and training and legal programs. Over 180 different organizations participated in this year's parade.
Aurora police Sgt. Chris Amsler, left, holds the hand of his husband Manuel, right, as the two, surrounded by supporters from the department, take part in the 42nd annual PrideFest Parade on June 18, 2017 in Denver. Denver PrideFest is Colorado's largest regional celebration of LGBT Pride. The parade started in Cheesman Park headed west on Colfax Ave and ended at Civic Center. The festival included live entertainment on three stages, as well as more than 200 vendors, food and drink. Denver PrideFest is the largest annual fundraiser for the GLBT Community Center of Colorado, a non-profit organization that serves more than 47,000 people annually with programs for LGBT youth, seniors, Colorado's transgender community, and training and legal programs. Over 180 different organizations participated in this year's parade.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostHundreds of floats pass by during the 42nd annual PrideFest Parade on June 18, 2017 in Denver. Denver PrideFest is Colorado's largest regional celebration of LGBT Pride. The parade started in Cheesman Park headed west on Colfax Ave and ended at Civic Center. The festival included live entertainment on three stages, as well as more than 200 vendors, food and drink. Denver PrideFest is the largest annual fundraiser for the GLBT Community Center of Colorado, a non-profit organization that serves more than 47,000 people annually with programs for LGBT youth, seniors, Colorado's transgender community, and training and legal programs. Over 180 different organizations participated in this year's parade.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostOver 180 different organizations participated in the 42nd annual PrideFest Parade on June 18, 2017 in Denver. Denver PrideFest is Colorado's largest regional celebration of LGBT Pride. The parade started in Cheesman Park headed west on Colfax Ave and ended at Civic Center. The festival included live entertainment on three stages, as well as more than 200 vendors, food and drink. Denver PrideFest is the largest annual fundraiser for the GLBT Community Center of Colorado, a non-profit organization that serves more than 47,000 people annually with programs for LGBT youth, seniors, Colorado's transgender community, and training and legal programs.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostHundreds of floats pass by during the 42nd annual PrideFest Parade on June 18, 2017 in Denver. Denver PrideFest is Colorado's largest regional celebration of LGBT Pride. The parade started in Cheesman Park headed west on Colfax Ave and ended at Civic Center. The festival included live entertainment on three stages, as well as more than 200 vendors, food and drink. Denver PrideFest is the largest annual fundraiser for the GLBT Community Center of Colorado, a non-profit organization that serves more than 47,000 people annually with programs for LGBT youth, seniors, Colorado's transgender community, and training and legal programs. Over 180 different organizations participated in this year's parade.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostLatexa Divynl takes part in the 42nd annual PrideFest Parade on June 18, 2017 in Denver. Denver PrideFest is Colorado's largest regional celebration of LGBT Pride. The parade started in Cheesman Park headed west on Colfax Ave and ended at Civic Center. The festival included live entertainment on three stages, as well as more than 200 vendors, food and drink. Denver PrideFest is the largest annual fundraiser for the GLBT Community Center of Colorado, a non-profit organization that serves more than 47,000 people annually with programs for LGBT youth, seniors, Colorado's transgender community, and training and legal programs. Over 180 different organizations participated in this year's parade.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostParade participants line up before kicking off the 42nd annual PrideFest Parade on June 18, 2017 in Denver. Denver PrideFest is Colorado's largest regional celebration of LGBT Pride. The parade started in Cheesman Park headed west on Colfax Ave and ended at Civic Center. The festival included live entertainment on three stages, as well as more than 200 vendors, food and drink. Denver PrideFest is the largest annual fundraiser for the GLBT Community Center of Colorado, a non-profit organization that serves more than 47,000 people annually with programs for LGBT youth, seniors, Colorado's transgender community, and training and legal programs. Over 180 different organizations participated in this year's parade.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostSpectators line the streets as they watch the 42nd annual PrideFest Parade on June 18, 2017 in Denver. Denver PrideFest is Colorado's largest regional celebration of LGBT Pride. The parade started in Cheesman Park headed west on Colfax Ave and ended at Civic Center. The festival included live entertainment on three stages, as well as more than 200 vendors, food and drink. Denver PrideFest is the largest annual fundraiser for the GLBT Community Center of Colorado, a non-profit organization that serves more than 47,000 people annually with programs for LGBT youth, seniors, Colorado's transgender community, and training and legal programs. Over 180 different organizations participated in this year's parade.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostHundreds of floats pass by during the 42nd annual PrideFest Parade on June 18, 2017 in Denver. Denver PrideFest is Colorado's largest regional celebration of LGBT Pride. The parade started in Cheesman Park headed west on Colfax Ave and ended at Civic Center. The festival included live entertainment on three stages, as well as more than 200 vendors, food and drink. Denver PrideFest is the largest annual fundraiser for the GLBT Community Center of Colorado, a non-profit organization that serves more than 47,000 people annually with programs for LGBT youth, seniors, Colorado's transgender community, and training and legal programs. Over 180 different organizations participated in this year's parade.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostFrom left to right Lindsey Donaldson, Lauren Good and Jessica Thieme watch the 42nd annual PrideFest Parade on June 18, 2017 in Denver. Denver PrideFest is Colorado's largest regional celebration of LGBT Pride. The parade started in Cheesman Park headed west on Colfax Ave and ended at Civic Center. The festival included live entertainment on three stages, as well as more than 200 vendors, food and drink. Denver PrideFest is the largest annual fundraiser for the GLBT Community Center of Colorado, a non-profit organization that serves more than 47,000 people annually with programs for LGBT youth, seniors, Colorado's transgender community, and training and legal programs. Over 180 different organizations participated in this year's parade.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostConfetti flies in the air during the 42nd annual PrideFest Parade on June 18, 2017 in Denver. Denver PrideFest is Colorado's largest regional celebration of LGBT Pride.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostSheila Salem, left, her daughter Caitlin, middle and husband Hassan, right, who works for US Bank, hold a large rainbow flag as they take part in the 42nd annual PrideFest Parade on June 18, 2017 in Denver. Denver PrideFest is Colorado's largest regional celebration of LGBT Pride. The parade started in Cheesman Park headed west on Colfax Ave and ended at Civic Center. The festival included live entertainment on three stages, as well as more than 200 vendors, food and drink. Denver PrideFest is the largest annual fundraiser for the GLBT Community Center of Colorado, a non-profit organization that serves more than 47,000 people annually with programs for LGBT youth, seniors, Colorado's transgender community, and training and legal programs. Over 180 different organizations participated in this year's parade.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostHundreds of people dressed up to join in the festivities of the 42nd annual PrideFest Parade on June 18, 2017 in Denver. Denver PrideFest is Colorado's largest regional celebration of LGBT Pride. The parade started in Cheesman Park headed west on Colfax Ave and ended at Civic Center. The festival included live entertainment on three stages, as well as more than 200 vendors, food and drink. Denver PrideFest is the largest annual fundraiser for the GLBT Community Center of Colorado, a non-profit organization that serves more than 47,000 people annually with programs for LGBT youth, seniors, Colorado's transgender community, and training and legal programs. Over 180 different organizations participated in this year's parade.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostAria Gary, 16 months, plays with confetti in the streets with her day Greg, left, during the 42nd annual PrideFest Parade on June 18, 2017 in Denver. Denver PrideFest is Colorado's largest regional celebration of LGBT Pride. The parade started in Cheesman Park headed west on Colfax Ave and ended at Civic Center. The festival included live entertainment on three stages, as well as more than 200 vendors, food and drink. Denver PrideFest is the largest annual fundraiser for the GLBT Community Center of Colorado, a non-profit organization that serves more than 47,000 people annually with programs for LGBT youth, seniors, Colorado's transgender community, and training and legal programs. Over 180 different organizations participated in this year's parade.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostIngrid Eaker, who works for Southwest Airlines, holds up the airline symbol for the city of Denver as she takes part in the 42nd annual PrideFest Parade on June 18, 2017 in Denver. Denver PrideFest is Colorado's largest regional celebration of LGBT Pride. The parade started in Cheesman Park headed west on Colfax Ave and ended at Civic Center. The festival included live entertainment on three stages, as well as more than 200 vendors, food and drink. Denver PrideFest is the largest annual fundraiser for the GLBT Community Center of Colorado, a non-profit organization that serves more than 47,000 people annually with programs for LGBT youth, seniors, Colorado's transgender community, and training and legal programs. Over 180 different organizations participated in this year's parade.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostSpectators line the streets as they watch the 42nd annual PrideFest Parade on June 18, 2017 in Denver. Denver PrideFest is Colorado's largest regional celebration of LGBT Pride. The parade started in Cheesman Park headed west on Colfax Ave and ended at Civic Center. The festival included live entertainment on three stages, as well as more than 200 vendors, food and drink. Denver PrideFest is the largest annual fundraiser for the GLBT Community Center of Colorado, a non-profit organization that serves more than 47,000 people annually with programs for LGBT youth, seniors, Colorado's transgender community, and training and legal programs. Over 180 different organizations participated in this year's parade.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostThousands of people took part in the 42nd annual PrideFest Parade on June 18, 2017 in Denver. Denver PrideFest is Colorado's largest regional celebration of LGBT Pride. The parade started in Cheesman Park headed west on Colfax Ave and ended at Civic Center. The festival included live entertainment on three stages, as well as more than 200 vendors, food and drink. Denver PrideFest is the largest annual fundraiser for the GLBT Community Center of Colorado, a non-profit organization that serves more than 47,000 people annually with programs for LGBT youth, seniors, Colorado's transgender community, and training and legal programs. Over 180 different organizations participated in this year's parade.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostEddie Hoffman, 5, sported a colorful mohawk as he watched the 42nd annual PrideFest Parade on June 18, 2017 in Denver. Denver PrideFest is Colorado's largest regional celebration of LGBT Pride. The parade started in Cheesman Park headed west on Colfax Ave and ended at Civic Center. The festival included live entertainment on three stages, as well as more than 200 vendors, food and drink. Denver PrideFest is the largest annual fundraiser for the GLBT Community Center of Colorado, a non-profit organization that serves more than 47,000 people annually with programs for LGBT youth, seniors, Colorado's transgender community, and training and legal programs. Over 180 different organizations participated in this year's parade.
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Melany Austad, middle, Macey Moyer, left, and Kaylee Flaherty, right, all of whom work for Target, wave rainbow flags as they take part in the 42nd annual PrideFest Parade on June 18, 2017 in Denver.
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Denver PrideFest is Colorado’s largest regional celebration of LGBT Pride. The parade started in Cheesman Park headed west on Colfax Avenue and ended at Civic Center. The festival included live entertainment on three stages, as well as more than 200 vendors, food and drink. Denver PrideFest is the largest annual fundraiser for the GLBT Community Center of Colorado, a non-profit organization that serves more than 47,000 people annually with programs for LGBT youth, seniors, Colorado’s transgender community, and training and legal programs. Over 180 different organizations participated in this year’s parade.


















