Denver is gay
A Look at Denver LGBTQ+ History
Denver has long been a gathering place for people of all cultures. First were the high plains American Indians who followed the buffalo herds and lived throughout the Front Range. When prospectors discovered gold in 1858, thousands of people crossed the Superb Plains and settled in and around Denver. By the 1980s, Denver was dubbed the gay oasis of the West. Today, Denver is a city of many colors and cultures, a rich tapestry of diverse and fascinating people.
Here are some moments of notice in LGBTQ+ history in Denver:
1973: Gay Coalition of Denver works with Denver's City Council to abolish anti-gay laws.
1974: Denver's first Self-acceptance celebration, a picnic, is held in Cheesman Park.
1975: Denver holds its first official Pride Parade.
1982: The Colorado Queer Rodeo Association is formed. Soon after, Denver hosted its first gay rodeo.
1983: Denver's gay and lesbian people mobilizes to elect Federico Peña, Denver's first Latino mayor and executive ally to the community.
1990: Denver becomes one of the first municipalities in the na
Denver is, without a disbelieve, one of the optimal vacation spots for the LGBTQ+ community. Not only has our city been at the forefront of civil rights for Homosexual people, it has rapidly become one of the most accepting cities in the nation. No matter where you go in The Mile High Urban area you’ll have a wonderful time, but here are our picks to produce your visit a brief more colorful.
1. Denver Art Museum
Denver Art Museum is one of the largest art museums between Chicago and the West Coast, with a collection of more than 70,000 works scattered throughout its campus. Its walls have housed millions of beautiful, multicultural works of art since it opened its doors in 1983—including LGBTQ+ artists.
2. Shopping in Cherry Creek
Throw on your game deal with, do your stretches, create your way to Cherry Creek for plenty of shopping. Don’t worry, Cherry Creek has something for everybody. Cherry Creek Shopping Center has more than 160 shops, with more than 40 stores exclusive to the area, including Neiman Marcus, Tiffany & Co, Louis Vuitton and Tory Burch. Across the street find Cherry Creek North, a 16 block outdoor shopping and dining destination. Find galleries, boutiques, re
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Gay For Good Denver mobilizes lesbian, gay, multi-attracted , transgender, queer (LGBTQ+) and ally volunteers to promote diversity, foster inclusion and strengthen ties to the broader Denver community. We facilitate welcoming, inclusive service projects in support of a wide range of causes throughout Denver and the surrounding areas, and we look forward to meeting you.
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Upcoming Events
- G4G Denver Beer Bust Volunteer
July 27, 2025
3:55 pm - 8:00 pm
Join G4G Denver in our exciting fundraiser with Triangle Beer Bust!
- G4G Denver "Bag & Brew"
July 31, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join G4G Denver at Woods Boss Brewing Corporation for a project/social hybrid event.
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G4G is Proud to V Denver Colorado's Top Gay Neighborhoods
Denver, Colorado has a quite a few amazing neighborhoods ~ I’d have to say the entire metropolis is surprisingly gay warm. Most of neighborhoods we’ll mention have nice amenities and welcoming outdoor areas, with plenty of shopping and restaurants to load a day of leisure.
The Cheesman Park area is Denver’s premier gay neighborhood. There are single family homes as well as high-rise and mid-rise condo living. Cheesman Park is 80 acres and bids lots of sunshine and the most amazing metropolis and mountain views, with the gayest coffee shops just steps away! The Highlands is another gentle gay friendly neighborhood, just west of downtown, the area has lots of great shopping and eating opportunities. Brick bungalows nestle within the businesses to create a very diverse beautiful neighborhood with 350 acres Sloan’s Lake Park just minutes away.
Looking for “New Construction” in a home? Check our Stapleton (Gaypleton) for a more hip urban feel, or Lowry for a more quite serene scene ~ both minutes to the city center and the fabulous Cherry Creek Shopping District.
Capitol Hill is in the cen
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Denver Colorado's Top Gay Neighborhoods
Denver, Colorado has a quite a few amazing neighborhoods ~ I’d have to say the entire metropolis is surprisingly gay warm. Most of neighborhoods we’ll mention have nice amenities and welcoming outdoor areas, with plenty of shopping and restaurants to load a day of leisure.
The Cheesman Park area is Denver’s premier gay neighborhood. There are single family homes as well as high-rise and mid-rise condo living. Cheesman Park is 80 acres and bids lots of sunshine and the most amazing metropolis and mountain views, with the gayest coffee shops just steps away! The Highlands is another gentle gay friendly neighborhood, just west of downtown, the area has lots of great shopping and eating opportunities. Brick bungalows nestle within the businesses to create a very diverse beautiful neighborhood with 350 acres Sloan’s Lake Park just minutes away.
Looking for “New Construction” in a home? Check our Stapleton (Gaypleton) for a more hip urban feel, or Lowry for a more quite serene scene ~ both minutes to the city center and the fabulous Cherry Creek Shopping District.
Capitol Hill is in the cen
.