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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 , thousands of people crossed the Superb Plains and settled in and around Denver. By the s, 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:
Gay Coalition of Denver works with Denver's City Council to abolish anti-gay laws.
Denver's first Identity festival celebration, a picnic, is held in Cheesman Park.
Denver holds its first official Pride Parade.
The Colorado Lgbtq+ Rodeo Association is formed. Soon after, Denver hosted its first gay rodeo.
Denver's gay and lesbian society mobilizes to elect Federico Peña, Denver's first Latino mayor and executive ally to the community.
All of the Denver Homosexual Bars
Trade
Trade is located off Santa Fe, just off 6th Ave, at the edge of the art district. A well-established leather and fetish bar, Trade is highly ranked for its sprawling floor strategy and decadent events. The interior is dimly lit with ample open cosmos and some seating. My favorite place is the patio, which has a dedicated bar for events and weekends. The patio is covered and has been recently extended doubling the space. Their events range from show tunes on Wednesdays to gear nights where everybody is welcome to show off their toys. They perform not have a kitchen but there is a stellar black metal pizzeria across the street and, on weekends an incredible taco truck stands ready to take your order.
#Vybe
Vybe is located on Broadway near 10th Ave. Vybe recently celebrated its 5th anniversary and in that time they have built a name for themselves. The inside is grand with a bar running the entire length of the room. The main area is littered with smaller tables and seats, this comes in handy for their weekly events and shows. Go out the back door and yo
Denverites looking for Gay bars have to be willing to roam, since the city&#;s cultural scene is not always matched by the amount or concentration of LGBTQ+ clubs.
Over the last year or so we&#;ve lost a not many spots, including Fusions, Lucid, and the 3 Kilts Tavern, so the remaining names are all the more essential. But some newer spots such as Buddies on East Colfax Avenue are hanging on despite rising rents and other challenges restaurateurs face.
In that soul, here&#;s a fast roundup for Self-acceptance month and ahead of Denver PrideFest , taking place June in Civic Center park.
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Tracks Denver
Indisputably Denver&#;s largest and most important Queer club, the current incarnation in the River North Art District has over the last 18 years made its name with national-quality drag performances, touring artists and raucous, themed parties. Besides nurturing Denver-based &#;RuPaul&#;s Drag Race&#; winners such as Yvie Oddly and recent Willow Pill, it&#;s got open mics and hip-hop nights (18 a
Although any bar in Denver are accepting, there&#x;s something special about visiting a local LGBTQ+ block or club and diving into The Mile High City&#x;s gender non-conforming community. They are the spots where you know you&#x;ll be surrounded by like-minded, fun and eccentric people. And luckily for us, there are plenty of LGBTQ+ nightlife options to decide from, no matter your taste.
Dancing Queens (and Kings) - Gyrate Bars and Clubs
For those who want to bust out their dancing shoes and cut a rug to remixes of today&#x;s top hits, you&#x;ll want to hit one of the highest dance bars in the city&#x;X Bar, Tracks, Blush & Blu, or Charlie&#x;s.
X Bar is a staple for Denver LGBTQ+ folks. Known for its inclusivity towards both the queer and direct communities, X Bar has been around for seven years and has been an important staple of Denver for just as long.
X Bar is well recognizable for the pink flamingos during pride, and they are everywhere,
explained Cindy Alix, general manager at X Bar. We also give them away and own the biggest pink flamingo around on our float. We possess a