Not only is PrideFest a powerful display of gay and lesbian pride, but it's also one the craziest, boisterous, colorful and fun fests around. In terms of enjoyment, it’s plenty filling for anyone, regardless of sexual orientation or party lifestyle. But for those looking to put a little (or a lot) of creamy frosting on the cake, PrideFest also offers up the Denver nightlife a taste of partying unseen any other time of year. Come out for drink specials, live entertainment and all sorts of fun at these prideful parties; all in honor of PrideFest 2009.
The best Pride parties in Denver
We have your Pridefest party itinerary
By Alex Jimenez
Special to MetromixJune 10, 2009
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Dyke Ball 2009
- HER Bar - 629 E. Colfax Ave. - 17th Avenue / Up Town
'Wear your chapps, or wear a gown, either way, it's the best party in town.' I think what they mean is be ready to party regardless of what you have on, or lack there of.
PrideFest Around the World
- El Potrero - 320 S. Birch St - Denver
Start celebrating early at El Potrero Mexican restaurant. Enjoy tequila tasting, an international drag show, DJs and dancing at one the first PrideFest parties in the city.
Broadway Mondays: Pride Week '09
- JR's Bar & Grill - 777 E. 17th Ave. - 17th Avenue / Up Town
Gear up for PrideFest '09 with a week full of cheap drinks, nightly events and colorful fun at one of Denvers best gay bars. Monday features videos form some the best Broadway musical's, and of course, cheap drinks.
Karaoke Tuesday: Pride Week '09
- JR's Bar & Grill - 777 E. 17th Ave. - 17th Avenue / Up Town
Tuesday is Karaoke Night. Come down and sing your little hearts out. Gay bar and karaoke, need we say more?
Drag Queen Bingo: Pride Week '09
- JR's Bar & Grill - 777 E. 17th Ave. - 17th Avenue / Up Town
Wednesday night is bingo night, and there isn’t a more extravagant bingo host than a drag queen. Oh, and did we mention a shirtless JR’s staff serving $2 vodka during bingo?
Thursday Beer Bust: Pride Week '09
- JR's Bar & Grill - 777 E. 17th Ave. - 17th Avenue / Up Town
Thursday night at JR's is the hottest night of the week for the bar, and during Pride week, Thursday is offering a package even bigger than the banks received!. On top of already sweet drink specials, come down and meet boys from brokestraightboys.com!
HipChicksOut presents: GirlJam for Pride
- Owsley's Golden Road - 2151 Lawrence St. - Denver
Come down early for a happy hour patio bash with drinks and socializing starting at 5pm, and live music and burlesque starting at 7pm. Performances by local hits Melanie Susuras Band, Jen Korte & the loss w/ Special Guest, Sarah Slaton and Burlesque by Anita Woman will rock this pride party.
"Frat House" Fridays: Pride Week '09
- JR's Bar & Grill - 777 E. 17th Ave. - 17th Avenue / Up Town
"Frat House" Fridays feature drinking games and cheap booze with a fratty twist. Think beer pong and domestic drafts. It also offers another chance to hang with the hotties from Brokestraightboys.com.
PRE BAD Martini Party
- There Coffee Bar & Lounge - 1526 E. Colfax Ave. - 17th Avenue / Up Town
Hit up tHERe Coffee Bar and Lounge before the big party over at Tracks. Enoy $4 martinis made with house infused watermelon vodka, fresh watermelon & mint puree.
Ironically one of Denver’s hottest gay and lesbian nightclubs is hosting one of Pridefest’s biggest ladies parties. The night is full of action, featuring performances by God-des and She, aerial performances, a laser light show, dancing and entertainment by Avalon and more. Music by DJ Trina J.
Miss Dee's Country Pride with DJ Julie B. (of Ms C's)
- HER Bar - 629 E. Colfax Ave. - 17th Avenue / Up Town
Make sure to bring your boots to this pride packed hodown.
Pride Kick-Off Party: Pride Week '09
- JR's Bar & Grill - 777 E. 17th Ave. - 17th Avenue / Up Town
Kick off the first day of Pride Fest ’09 with a full day of drink specials and debauchery at one of Denver’s hottest gay bars Drink specials run all day long!
"Party with Pride": Pride Week '09
- JR's Bar & Grill - 777 E. 17th Ave. - 17th Avenue / Up Town
Be sure to look for JR’s float at day two of Pridefest '09! Afterwards, keep the celebration going and head down to JR’s “Party with Pride” party.
Beach Block Party!
- HER Bar - 629 E. Colfax Ave. - 17th Avenue / Up Town
Bring sunscreen and lots of it, because this is going to be hot! Come down in the wee hours of the morning, hopefully still running on fuel from the weekends festivities, and get down with DJ Mear and company. Who knows who will be needing sunscreen on their back...
CLIMAX Sundays
- Club Vinyl - 1082 Broadway - Capitol Hill
Grab $2 wells, drink specials and go-go dancers all night long on Club Vinyl’s infamous rooftop patio every Sunday during ‘Climax’. Bust some moves to DJ Foos, DJ Ken-E & DJ Tatiana spinning a mash-up of Dance, Hip-Hop, Latin and Pop Hits. The party happens every Sunday from Memorial Day to Halloween; but rest assured that during pride week, it’s going to be crazier than ever.
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