In 1991, a handful of brave souls ventured into the streets outside Colorado College to stand up in the face of discrimination. That day marked Colorado Springs' first PrideFest. More than a decade later, Pikes Peak Gay & Lesbian Community Center joins thousands of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and our allies as we continue that fun and courageous tradition annually.

16th Annual Colorado Springs PrideFest & Parade “ Celebrating Pikes Peak Gay & Lesbian Community Center's 25th Anniversary - Proudly serving the Pikes Peak Region for 25 years! ” Sunday, July 16th, 2006 Acacia Park, downtown Colorado Springs At Colorado Springs PrideFest, we have something for everyone! Complete with our all-ages dance floor, beer garden, and live entertainment throughout the day, Colorado Springs PrideFest is one of the Pikes Peak Region's most exciting summer events! Whether you're 21 or 81, PrideFest is the place to get your groove on! Fun for the entire family, PrideFest boasts a fun-filled parade, food and beverages, vendors and educational information, and even a safe space for kids to play, including Uncle Wilbur's Water Fountain, Bounce House and lots of bubble machines! And what would PrideFest be without honoring the activists of yesterday and today?!? Whether you're marching in the parade, chanting on the streets, or watching the PrideFest rally, July 16th is a day to make the GLBT community visible, and PrideFest provides a safe place for our community to come out with pride and demand our equality! Looking to participate? Sign up now to become a vendor/supporter at Colorado Springs PrideFest! Download our Vendor Registration Form (PDF). Sign up your booth or float for the Annual PrideFest Parade! Download our Parade Registration Form (PDF). Sponsor PrideFest and the work of Pikes Peak Gay & Lesbian Community Center, "empowering lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people to achieve civil and social equality". Search our 2006 Sponsorship Packages, or contact Ryan Acker at (719) 471-4429 to customize a package that meets your needs! Entertainers, email us at pridefest@ppglcc.org to participate in this year's PrideFest Stage Line-up! Stay Tuned for Full PrideFest Line-Up Details!

Community Input Needed! Each year we strive to put on the best PrideFest ever. It's PrideFest for the community, by the community. Your thoughts are wanted! What did you like about PrideFest before? What would you like to see new? What would you like to see changed? If you have any input for the PrideFest Committee, please don't hesitate to contact us!