This winter, Denver’s Colfax Ave Business Improvement District and the Lavender Hill Cultural District present the 2nd Annual Winter Pride—a month-long celebration of inclusivity, connection, and LGBTQ+ community joy.

This year, we invite you to be a part of this celebration of Queer art, culture, business, and community events from November 28th 2025, through January 4th 2026.

We’re curating a calendar of events throughout the District and across Denver that highlight the Queer community — from performances and parties to pop-ups, gallery shows, workshops, happy hours, and holiday markets — everything is fair game for Winter Pride.

If your business, organization, or venue is planning a seasonal event, we’d love to consider it to be in the official Winter Pride calendar and promotional campaign.

Why participate in Winter Pride?

Reach new audiences through Lavender Hill’s Winter Pride event calendar, social media posts, and email newsletter.

Align your brand with Denver’s first queer cultural district and connect with queer local artists, community members, creatives, and businesses.

Be recognized as a local leader supporting inclusion, visibility, and queer economic vitality.

How to Get Involved in Winter Pride

1. Submit your event - Submission is FREE

Share your event details by filling out the submission form. Submissions are due by November 20, 2025 for consideration in promotion materials. Submission does not guarantee inclusion in the Winter Pride lineup.


2. Upgrade your visibility

Become a member today!

3. Promote Your Business in OutFront Magazine

We’ve partnered with OutFront for an exclusive Winter Pride deal — $300 for print and digital ad placement in their 2025 Holiday Edition.* Contact Addison Herron-Wheeler at OutFront for more information.


4. Stay tuned for more!

We will post more information about planned events and the Winter Pride 2025 lineup soon!

Winter Pride 2025 Events

  • World AIDS Day

    December 1, 2025
    6:00 PM
    Park Hill United Methodist Church

    Since 1988, World AIDS Day is a global movement to unite people in the fight against HIV and AIDS. Join us for a candlelight walk and program as we celebrate the resilience of people living with HIV and remember those we have lost. The program will include dance and music, a keynote address, refreshments, and a community resource fair.
    Learn more…

    RSVP

  • Winter Pride 2025 Members Kickoff

    December 5, 2025
    7:00-8:00 PM
    The Learned Lemur

    Are you a member of the Lavender Hill Cultural District? Then you are invited to attend the Members-only Winter Pride Kickoff on December 5th at the Learned Lemur on Colfax Ave.

    Not yet a member, find the membership that’s right for you and join today to benefit from all of our member perks.

    Join Today!

  • Black LGBTQ+ Historic Landmarking Workshop

    December 6, 2025
    10:00 AM-12:00 PM
    Blair Caldwell Library

    Black LGBTQ History is not new in Colorado, but there are fewer than a dozen sites on the state historic register and less than 34 of 96,000 on the National Historic Register. Help us name 12 Black LGBTQ sites in Colorado that are significant and should be preserved for posterity. Learn more…

    RSVP

  • Lavender Hill Queer Health Fair

    December 11, 2025
    5:00-8:00 PM
    The Rainbow Dome

    Join us for the Lavender Hill Queer Health Fair, which aims to connect the Denver LGBTQIA2S+ community with useful, specific, and inclusive healthcare, resources, and wellness services.

    Share your opinion by completing our community survey at the link below.

    LEARN MORE

  • Winter Try-A-League @ Bad Axe Throwing

    December 11, 2025
    6:00-9:00 PM
    Bad Axe Throwing Colfax

    Have you ever considered doing something a bit competitive, but you're not sure where to begin? On December 11th, we're running a Try-A-League Night at Bad Axe Throwing on Colfax Ave! For $19.99/person, you can get a taste of what playing in the World Axe Throwing League looks like, and all the fun that can contain! Learn more…

    RSVP

  • Christmastime is Queer

    December 13, 2025
    7:00-9:00 PM
    Historic Grant Ave. Sanctuary

    Deck the halls with fabulous cheer as MHFB Swing presents Christmastime is Queer! This vibrant holiday celebration reinvents festive favorites with jazzy twists, sparkling energy, and a radiant spirit of inclusion. With every note, the music celebrates the joy of being your authentic self and the vibrant diversity of our community.
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