Laneeta Sowell, center, and Joy Maez, left, with U.S. Bank, hold onto a huge Pride flag as they take part in the Denver Pride Parade on June 25, 2023, in Denver. Thousands joined in or attended the parade that went for three hours. The parade spanned 14 blocks of Colfax Avenue from Cheesman Park to Civic Center, where the celebrations continued on day two of Denver PrideFest. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostPeople march in the Denver Pride Parade on June 25, 2023 in Denver.- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostEmployees of Coors Brewing Company hold balloons that spell out PRIDE as they take part in the Denver Pride Parade on June 25, 2023 in Denver.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostCaryn Tomlin sprays bubbles at the crowd as she takes part in Denver Pride Parade on June 25, 2023 in Denver.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDottie Bair, with the Parasol Patrol, takes part in the Denver Pride Parade on June 25, 2023 in Denver.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDrag queen Krisagonna dances in the Denver Pride Parade on June 25, 2023 in Denver.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostTara Bush, center, joins other survivors of the Club Q nightclub shooting as they take part in Denver Pride Parade as the grand marshalls on June 25, 2023 in Denver. They are in front RJ Lewis, Tara Bush and Michael Anderson.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDrag queen Marishka dances in the Denver Pride Parade on June 25, 2023, in Denver.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostZachary Egan walks on stilts while marching in Denver Pride Parade on June 25, 2023 in Denver.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMotorcycle riders helped start the Denver Pride Parade on June 25, 2023 in Denver.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostThe Pie Queen, aka Martin Howard, takes part in the Denver Pride Parade on June 25, 2023 in Denver.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDottie Bair, with the Parasol Patrol, takes part in the Denver Pride Parade on June 25, 2023 in Denver.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDancers from Denver Samba School perform Samba dances as they take part in the Denver Pride Parade on June 25, 2023 in Denver.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostBart Hernandez walks on stilts wearing a white gown as he joins other with El Portrero NIght Club, a Mexican gay bar, in marching in Denver Pride Parade on June 25, 2023 in Denver.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostRJ Lewis, center, and Gabriella Bazan, left, join other survivors of the Club Q nightclub shooting, as grand marshalls for the Denver Pride Parade on June 25, 2023 in Denver. They are in front RJ Lewis, Tara Bush and Michael Anderson.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostAlexia Sanchez waves to the crowd from a float by wearing El Portrero NIght Club, a Mexican gay bar, while taking part in Denver Pride Parade on June 25, 2023 in Denver.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostBetty Alnite waves to the crowd from her float as she takes part in the Denver Pride Parade on June 25, 2023 in Denver.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDancers from Denver Samba School perform Samba dances as they take part in the Denver Pride Parade on June 25, 2023 in Denver.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostCaryn Tomlin sprays bubbles at the crowd as she takes part in Denver Pride Parade on June 25, 2023 in Denver.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostChase Bank employees Amanda Rickey, left, Daniel Estrella, and Estrella's nephews Ronan and Axton, wave flags in the air as they take part in the Denver Pride Parade on June 25, 2023 in Denver.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostKatelyn Kellogg, with Denver Flaggots, an LGBTQ+ colorguard, performs with the team during the Denver Pride Parade on June 25, 2023 in Denver.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostBart Hernandez walks on stilts wearing a white gown as he joins other with El Portrero NIght Club, a Mexican gay bar, in marching in Denver Pride Parade on June 25, 2023 in Denver.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDaniel Donohoo orders food from clerk Tonya Clark at Good Times while his dog Hank, dressed for Pride, waits for a treat before the start of the Denver Pride Parade on June 25, 2023 in Denver.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostClub Q shooting survivors Gabriella Bazan, left, and Joshua Thurman, right, embrace as they join other survivors of the nightclub shooting, as grand marshalls for the Denver Pride Parade on June 25, 2023 in Denver.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostEmily Sok enjoys the festivities with her son Isaiah, 7, as he waves a flag people taking part in the Denver Pride Parade on June 25, 2023 in Denver.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDaniel Aguilar wears large white wings as he and others take part in the Denver Pride Parade on June 25, 2023 in Denver.
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Laneeta Sowell, center, and Joy Maez, left, with U.S. Bank, hold onto a huge Pride flag as they take part in the Denver Pride Parade on June 25, 2023, in Denver. Thousands joined in or attended the parade that went for three hours. The parade spanned 14 blocks of Colfax Avenue from Cheesman Park to Civic Center, where the celebrations continued on day two of Denver PrideFest. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)
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By Helen H. Richardson | hrichardson@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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Thousands joined in or attended the Denver Pride Parade that rolled through the city for about three hours on Sunday. The parade spanned 14 blocks of Colfax Avenue from Cheesman Park to Civic Center, where the celebrations continued on day two of Denver PrideFest.
