Woman in costume: Legendary Ladies. Swimming: Pirates Cove Family Aquatic Center. Concert: Juneteenth Music Festival. Ferris wheel: Mile High Flea Market
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Free Ride Fridays at the Mile High Flea Market
Have fun on the 60-foot Heritage Big Wheel Ferris wheel, classic roller coaster, giant slide, toddler-friendly mini-mobiles, and pool of bumper boats for cooling off. June 10. Mile High Flea Market, Henderson. milehighfleamarket.com
Gather with LGBTQ community and allies at one of these events for a day of celebration.
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Juneteenth Music Festival
Hang out in Denver’s historic Five Points neighborhood to celebrate African American independence with a parade, live music, dance, food, and vendors. June 18 and 19. Five Points Neighborhood, Denver. juneteenthmusicfestival.com
Legendary Ladies Unconventional Women of the West
Travel back in time to hear the stories of women who made an impact on Colorado and the West; from a female miner and entrepreneur to a philanthropist and a movie star. June 18. Schweiger Ranch, Lone Tree. schweigerranch.org
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World’s Largest Swimming Lesson at Pirates Cove Enjoy a group swimming lesson then take to the leisure pool, slides, lazy river, and concessions at Englewood’s only water park. June 23. Pirates Cove, Englewood. englewoodco.gov
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Show Your Pride
In recognition of the anniversary of the Stonewall uprising, thousands of people gather to march, cheer on colorful floats, and engage in uplifting the LGBTQ+ community. WAYS TO CELEBRATE PRIDE MONTH: Pride Night at the Rockies: Kick off Pride month with LGBTQ+ community members and allies by cheering on the Rockies as they take on the Atlanta Braves at Coors Field. A ticket includes a limited-edition Rockies-themed Coors Light pride T-shirt and a donation to The Center on Colfax and One Colorado. June 3, 6:40 p.m. mlb.com Denver Pride: Enjoy resource exhibitions, food and beverage vendors, and live performances all weekend long. The Parade encourages guests to walk with pride from Cheesman Park to Civic Center, where PrideFest is held. June 25 and 26. denverpride.org Boulder County Pride: Out Boulder County will host a series of events throughout the area, including parades, markets, and live performances. June 6 to 12. outboulder.org All Ages Pride Storytime: Denver Library staff at the new RiNo ArtPark location, named Bob Ragland Branch Library, will lead stories, songs, rhymes, and fun for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. June 18, 11 to 11:30 a.m. denverlibrary.org Broomfield Pride Party in the Park: PFLAG Broomfield will be hosting a Pride Motorcade and invites community members to decorate their cars and drive in support of LGBTQ+ loved ones. A gathering at Midway Park including food trucks, face painting, resource booths, and drag queen storytime will follow. June 4, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. pflag.org Queer-ilderness: A Mild-Wild Pride Event: Aspiring drag queens and kings (age 13 and up) can walk the runway at History Colorado Center in three categories: 90s Grunge, Queer in the Wilderness, and Your Favorite Historical Queer. Crafts and light snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be available. June 25, 6 to 11 p.m. historycolorado.org
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