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In the Face of Growing Anti-LGBTQ Legislation, Political Rhetoric, and Violence, Pride Month is More Important Than Ever

Out Boulder County Announces 2023 Pride Month Festivals, Marches, and Activities.

More than 600 Anti-LGBTQ pieces of legislation have been introduced across the country. There is a rise of hateful political rhetoric targeting LGBTQ+ people and communities. Bullying and violence are on the rise in many states. There has never been a more important time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community in Boulder County and to build strong community connections.

“This Pride feels different,” said Mardi Moore, Executive Director of Out Boulder County. “We are fielding calls everyday from people who are trying to move to Colorado because of discrimination in their home states. Efforts to attack our community were defeated here in Colorado, but we are one bad election from things getting bad here too.”

Out Boulder County is hosting Boulder County Pride in June, 2023. There will be three community festivals (Boulder, Longmont, and Lafayette) and two visibility marches (Boulder and Longmont) as well as a series of events throughout the month for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community and our allies to celebrate, build community, promote visibility, and spread awareness. Details for key events are included below. Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.

Event Details:
*All Events included below are open to press
*Additional information about each event can be found here: https://www.outboulder.org/pride

Festivals and Visibility Marches

Boulder Visibility March
Sunday, June 11
11 – 11:30am
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Boulder Festival
Sunday, June 11
11:30am – 5pm
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The Boulder Pride Festival will be jam-packed with activities, amazing community partners sharing information, pride merchandise from Out Boulder County and other vendors, giveaways, and many other activities.

Longmont Visibility March
Friday, June 30
3:30 – 4pm
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Longmont Festival
Friday, June 30
4 – 8pm
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The Longmont Pride Festival is a family focused event that includes activities such as photo booths, a dunk tank and more. Community organizations will be sharing information at booths and pride merchandise from Out Boulder County and other fantastic vendors will be available to purchase.

Lafayette’s Pride on the Plaza
Thursday, June 15
12 – 4pm
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Other Community Events

Name and Gender Change Clinic
Friday, June 24
3 – 4:30pm
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QTPOC Pride
Sunday, June 18
12 – 4pm
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50+ LGBTQ+ Mixer
in partnership with Boulder County Area Agency on Aging
Thursday, June 22
4 – 7pm
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Rainbow Storytime
Thursday, June 9, 10 am
Saturday, June 24
1 – 2pm
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Glamorous Goats
Monday, June 26
5 – 7pm
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About Boulder County Pride
Boulder County Pride is a month-long celebration of the local LGBTQ+ community that builds community and promotes visibility and awareness. It is Out Boulder County’s longest running program. www.outboulder.org/pride

About Out Boulder County
Working independently and in collaboration, we facilitate connection, advocacy, education, research and programs to ensure LGBTQ+ people and communities thrive in Boulder County and beyond. www.outboulder.org