The two-day party described as "the ultimate celebration of love, diversity and equality" takes over Civic Center in downtown Denver this weekend.

Why it matters: Denver Pride draws an estimated half-million people each year in celebration of the community, but this year's gathering comes as LGBTQ rights are being targeted by the White House and Congress.

The vibe: All are welcome to this rainbow party. The event includes performances, food vendors and 250-plus exhibitors.

If you go: Pride starts 8am Saturday at the state Capitol with a 5K fundraising race for the event's host, the Center on Colfax.

• The PrideFest exhibition runs 11am to 7pm Saturday and 10am to 6pm Sunday.
• The popular parade is Sunday, starting at 9:30am. This year's will take place on 17th Avenue from Franklin Street to Lincoln Street.

Pro tip: Download the app to get oriented and check out the calendar for other Pride events this weekend.

🤣 Comedian Tom Cotter, the runner-up on "America's Got Talent," is performing at 7pm tomorrow at the Inverness Denver. Tickets start at $35.

🐶 The Denver Dog Fair opens at 10am Saturday at the National Western Complex. The event includes activities for your pooch, like the puppy kissing booth, derby races, herding demos, celebrity dogs and more. Tickets are $20 for people and $5 for dogs.

🍻 Oskar Blues is celebrating its 28th birthday Saturday with live music and beer at Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids & Solids in Longmont. Don't miss the special $2.80 menu. The fun starts at 12:30pm and runs until 9:30pm. Free to attend.

💃 Ophelia's in Denver is hosting a "Shake Your Rump" Beastie Boys Dance Party at 9pm Saturday. Tickets start at $16.

🎵 NPR is hosting a Tiny Desk Concert at 8pm Sunday at the Bluebird Theater featuring a surprise headliner, the 2025 contest winner and an up-and-coming local artist. Tickets are $40.15.

🛼 Sky Rink is open at Stanley Marketplace in Aurora. This outdoor roller rink and patio bar is open Thursdays through Sundays until October. Price $19.99 for adults and $14.99 for kids.

😋 Cherry Cricket is celebrating Pride with an LGBTQA Burger (L for leaf lettuce, G for guacamole, B for bacon, T for tomato, Q for queso and A for American cheese) and special cocktails. Prices vary.

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