Pride Month in Aspen is a time to come together as a community and celebrate diversity, inclusion, and love. This June come celebrate a month of love in Aspen, Colorado while being immersed in our beautiful surroundings, arts & culture scene, outdoor activities, and Pride events. Here are the best ways to celebrate Pride month and LGBTQ+ in Aspen during the month of June:
Celebrate at the Pride Extravaganza Drag Pageant. The Aspen Art Museum will host the pageant on June 12th to spark spirit and love. Local drag divas will compete for the title in a fashion show, talent show, and lip sync battle!
On July 6th, the Aspen Music Festival and School will host a Community Pride Celebration—a free event celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community, friends, and families. Enjoy tasty bites, lively entertainment, and community partner booths. Everyone is welcome!
Get involved with AspenOUT. AspenOUT is a nonprofit organization founded in 1996 that provides a safe and inclusive environment for the LGBTQ+ community in Aspen. The organization will host a few events during the month of June, but you can stay involved all year long by volunteering or becoming a sponsor.
Enjoy the scenery! Summer in Aspen is a season not to be missed. With an extensive arts & culture calendar, a multitude of dining options, and activities for every type of outdoor adventurer, there are plenty of ways celebrate love in our beautiful surroundings.
Come back this winter! Aspen is an ideal place to celebrate love throughout the year and winter is no exception. In the mid-1970s, gay tourists from various ski clubs began meeting annually in Aspen. From these grassroots beginnings, Aspen Gay Ski Week has become the longest running week-long gay ski event in the nation. During Aspen Gay Ski Week, typically in January, AGSW visitors can enjoy four mountains of diverse terrain, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and more, in addition to a variety of events that unite the community!
Don’t forget to tag us on social @AspenCo in all of your pride month celebrations for a chance to be featured on our feed and website!
