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Denver Gay Neighborhood Guide
Denver’s open-minded community and laid-back vibe make it the ideal haven for the Diverse community. The Mile Tall City is teeming with restaurants, hotels, and nightlife that welcomes the homosexual community with open arms.
Thinking about moving in? This is your sign to take that leap. Beyond its vibrant queer scene, Denver’s stunning views from the nearby Rocky Mountains are certainly a sight to behold.
Read on to learn more about Denver’s gay culture, discover the top neighborhoods, and how you can make Denver your new home.
Denver’s Ever-Booked LGBTQ Events Calendar
If you relish outdoor activities and have a knack for a vibrant cultural scene, you’re in luck. Denver’s queer community knows how to create a welcoming and festive atmosphere; The city hosts numerous annual events that draw enormous crowds of community members from all over the world.
The celebrated Denver PrideFest is one of the largest queer events where thousands gather for a weekend of entertainment, festivities, and parades. Since 1974, it has been considered the top Pride event in the city, featuring top-tier queer entertainers. The two-day free f
Denver Colorado's Top Queer Neighborhoods
Denver, Colorado has a quite a few amazing neighborhoods ~ I’d possess to say the entire city is surprisingly gay warm. Most of neighborhoods we’ll mention own nice amenities and welcoming outdoor areas, with plenty of shopping and restaurants to fill a day of leisure.
The Cheesman Park area is Denver’s premier gay neighborhood. There are single family homes as skillfully as high-rise and mid-rise condo living. Cheesman Park is 80 acres and offers lots of sunshine and the most amazing metropolis and mountain views, with the gayest coffee shops just steps away! The Highlands is another nice gay amiable 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 pretty 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 peaceful scene ~ both minutes to the city center and the fabulous Cherry Creek Shopping District.
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Capitol Hill – Denver’s Gay Ghetto
When most people think about gay neighborhoods, many think of sunny California or active New York Town. Few people would name Colorado as a gay-friendly express, but Denver actually has a very active LGBTQ people. The Mile Lofty City is dwelling to a fantastic gay neighborhood called Capitol Hill. This part of the city is not only the focal point of Denver’s LGBTQ community, but is also a major epicenter for artists and musicians, especially those in the alternative punk genre.
Defining the Neighborhood
Capitol Hill is almost a perfect square. To the north is Colfax Avenue/Highway 70. Its southern border is Seventh Avenue, while the east and west sides of the neighborhood are defined by Downing Road and Broadway respectively. Some people describe Capitol Hill to also include the neighboring Cheesman Park, but the capital officially defines that area as its own neighborhood. There’s also a North Capitol Hill that sits above Colfax Avenue, but it’s more often called Uptown.
It’s Got Everything from Sun Go up to Sun Set
You can start your morning in Capitol Hill by getting coffee at one of the trendy little cafes that dot the neighborhood. Then it’s o
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 Great 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 see 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 Pride celebration, a picnic, is held in Cheesman Park.
1975: Denver holds its first official Pride Parade.
1982: The Colorado Same-sex attracted Rodeo Association is formed. Soon after, Denver hosted its first gay rodeo.
1983: Denver's gay and homosexual woman community 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