Denver Pridefest

Charles Broshous Photo ©

The 2016 Denver Pridefest was held in and around Civic Center Park in downtown Denver on June 17th and 18th, 2016. Security was tight and emotions were high after almost a week earlier, 49 people were killed and 53 more injured in a shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. First responders from numerous agencies in the metro area set up booths and participated in the parade to show their support for LGBTQ community. Aurora Police Department, Denver Police Department, Lakewood Police Department, Aurora Fire Rescue, Denver Fire Department, Denver Firefighters Local 858, the Colorado Firefighter Calendar, American Medical Response, Denver Health Paramedics and Denver Park Rangers participated in the event.

Charles Broshous Photo ©

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