Welcome!
Thank you for your interest in being a part of sharing God’s love with others as Episcopalians at the Denver Pride Fest.
Volunteer at the Episcopal Church in Colorado Booth
- Volunteers are needed to help staff the booth in 2-hour shifts between 11:00 am and 7:00 pm on Saturday, June 22, and from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on Sunday, June 23, with set-up and tear-down options as well.
- The Episcopal Church in Colorado Booth is D34, the ELCA Booth is D35. Map not currently available, but will be sent to participants when known.
March in the Parade
- Click here to signup to march!
- The Episcopal Church in Colorado’s Bishop Kym Lucas and ELCA Bishop Jim Gonia have invited all area Episcopalians, Lutherans, and Methodists to march with them in the Parade on Sunday, June 23.
- Be prepared to spend about 2 hours total for the march and be prepared to walk approximately 2 miles.
- Gather at St. John’s Cathedral at 8:00 am on Sunday, June 23 and we will walk to Cheesman Park to line up together.
- Alternatively, you can meet the group no later than 8:30 am on Sunday, June 23 at the southwest loop of Cheesman Park with our parade unit (Yellow #16 & #17 is our ‘spot’, staging map, parade route…(NOTE: 2023 map, as we do not have a 2024 map available yet)
- Please coordinate with other members of your church or group to have a pole banner, matching shirts, or signs to hold. Be creative and have fun!
- Per PrideFest regulations, only service animals are allowed in the parade.
Pride Shirts!
“All for Love & Love for All” Episcopal Church in Colorado shirts! Unisex “Milk silk” brushed micro jersey knit fabric, comfortable and soft, breathable and moisture wicking, skin-friendly polyester 95% and spandex 5%, with v-neck and raglan sleeves. $10 with registration to march or volunteer at the booth!
Shirts may be purchased in-person at the Office of the Bishop, 1300 N Washington St, on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. Shirts are $10 each and cash and checks are accepted. For questions or appointments, please contact Kirsten@EpiscopalColorado.org.
What You Need to Know on the Day You Are Volunteering
- You can bring a factory sealed beverage bottle (no alcohol) with you, or bring an empty bottle that you can fill up at water fountains inside the park.
- There is a food court with food vendors at the west end of the festival on Bannock Street.
- Wear a colorful shirt, and if you have a parish or congregation T-shirt, wear that and promote your parish or congregation!
- Clergy are encouraged to wear a clerical collar and you can wear a stole if you like.
- Please bring brochures from your parish or congregation to give out. We will have lists of Welcoming Episcopal churches, but bring brochures from your parish or congregation as well.
More information is available here at PrideFest FAQ
The most important thing is to come ready to represent both your church and also other Episcopal churches and our strong commitments to being Christ centered communities where everyone is welcome.
Think about your own story and why it is important for our churches to be welcoming places and be prepared to share your story with our visitors.
How to Get There & Parking
- Denver Pridefest is a very well attended festival, so parking will be limited. However, you may park in Cathedral designated parking at Morey Middle School (off of 13th Street) or in the Cathedral North Parking Lot (next to Argonaut Liquor).
- You are encouraged to use public transportation.
- You can contact Enrique Cintron at enrique@sjcathedral.org if you have any questions.
More Information
We Believe that God Loves Us All – No Exceptions.
In the first century, Jesus of Nazareth inspired a new and life-changing movement: a community of people whose lives were centered on Jesus and committed to living God’s way of unconditional, unselfish, sacrificial, and redemptive love. As Episcopalians, we believe in a loving, liberating, and life-giving God: Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer. We believe in following the teachings of Jesus the Christ, whose life, death and resurrection saved the world.
We are committed to the vital work of inclusion, aspiring to tell and exemplify God’s love for every human being; women and men, gay, straight and trans, serve as bishops, priests and deacons in our church. Lay people and clergy serve together as leaders at all levels of our church. Leadership is a gift from God and can be expressed by all people in our church, regardless of gender, sexual identity, or orientation.
The people of the Episcopal Church in Colorado are committed to the full welcome and inclusion of LGBTQIA siblings in our Church. Learn more about the work our congregations have already accomplished and are continuing.
We believe that God loves us all – no exceptions!
To our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA) brothers, sisters, and siblings: the Episcopal Church in Colorado welcomes you! Indeed, the whole Episcopal Church welcomes you!
With the help of organizations such as Integrity USA, the church has worked toward full inclusion of LGBTQIA Episcopalians. We are a living example, at every level, of what that full inclusion looks like. The Episcopal Church in Colorado is awash in the colors of the rainbow as we celebrate diversity and pride each and every day!