Pride 2023: At CU We See You
Every year we celebrate our LGBTQ+ communities during Pride Month in June and LGBTQ+ History Month in October.
As our country continues to grapple with an increase in anti-LGBTQ legislation and sentiments, we are committed to provide support for those communities who have been the most impacted.
Upcoming events
Check out all of the Pride events happening around Colorado at .
Join the Colorado Rockies for Pride Night! All participants will receive a free limited-edition Rockies-themed pride bucket hat.
A portion of all ticket sales will benefit The Center on Colfax and One Colorado, advocacy organizations for LGBTQ+ rights.
Date: Friday, June 9
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
Location: Coors Field, Denver
Join the CU Pride Office for an ice cream social before Boulder鈥檚 Pride Festival.
Enjoy free ice cream, connect with LGBTQ+ community members and make signs for the Boulder Pride March. This event is open to all students, staff and faculty.
Date: Friday, June 9
Time: 12 to 2 p.m.
Location: Center for Community, N320 (CISC office)
Join the Boulder Community for a Pride Festival and March. This event will be jam-packed with activities, information from community partners, tasty food and merchandise from Out Boulder County and so much more.
You can also sign up to volunteer at Boulder Pride by emailing Arthur Knoer (he/him).
Date: Sunday, June 11
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Boulder Central Park
Join Outdoor Pursuits staff on a relaxed afternoon bike ride around local Boulder bike paths. We'll take a mid-ride break at a local ice cream shop for optional summer treats! All abilities are welcome as this is a beginner-friendly ride. Bring your own bike or borrow a Bcycle with your CU student membership. Open to all in the LGBTQ+ community and allies.
Date: Tuesday, June 20
Time: 2 p.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Outdoor Pursuits office, Main Student Rec Center
Join The Center on Colfax for Denver鈥檚 annual Pride Festival!
This year鈥檚 festivities will include a variety of events, including 5K races, drag, parades, PrideFest and more.
You can also sign up to join 400 community volunteers to help support Pride events.
Date: Saturday and Sunday, June 24-25
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Civic Center Park, Denver
LBGTQ+ resources available over the summer
Students, staff and faculty can access a variety LGBTQ-specific programs and services over the summer.
Medical Services provides gender-affirming healthcare services to all LGBTQ+ students, including hormone therapy, postoperative care, testing and treatment for sexual and reproductive health concerns and more.
Available for: students
The 精品SM在线影片 Pride Office offers space and programming where LGBTQ+ students, staff and faculty can come together to feel safe and supported. Pride Office staff provide one-on-one consultations to students regarding any challenges or questions they have around their LGBTQ+ identities.
Available for: students, staff and faculty
The BNC is a campus collective that is here to connect you with essential resources. They collaborate with campus and community partners to provide food assistance, emergency housing, referrals and more.
Available for: students, staff and faculty
CAPS providers are here to provide confidential and personalized care for LGBTQ+ students. Services include individual counseling, workshops, letters of support, documentation for medical treatment and more.
Available for: students
OVA provides free and confidential support, advocacy, and short-term counseling to students who have experienced a traumatic, disturbing or life disruptive event. OVA is skilled in working with LGBTQIA+-specific needs.
Available for: students, staff and faculty
FSAP provides individual counseling, family counseling, workshops and consultations for staff and faculty who are seeking mental health services. Employees do not need to take PTO or sick time in order to utilize FSAP services.
Available for: staff and faculty
Recreation Services oversees Inclusive Recreation, which aims to create a safe, welcoming, inclusive and open environment, while providing equitable and accessible opportunities for all. This program area provides free inclusive activities and events, adaptive equipment and support for students. The Rec Center also has all-gender locker rooms available.
Available for: students, staff and faculty
The Anthem Gold Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) provides benefits and coverage related to transgender care services, including surgery. The team is also available to answer questions related to benefits, coverage, in-network providers and more. Students with private insurance can also access LGTBQ+ care at Medical Services through their own insurance plan or with the use of BuffCare.
Available for: students
AcademicLiveCare (ALC) is a free telehealth platform that allows students, staff and faculty to schedule and attend mental health and medical appointments from anywhere. Simply create an account using your IdentiKey email to access free services.
Available for: students, staff and faculty
Community resources
Students, staff and faculty can programs and services through community partners and organizations.
Out Boulder County provides connection, advocacy, education, research and programs to ensure LGBTQ+ people and communities thrive in Boulder County and beyond.
The Colorado Name Change Project provides information, forms and support for those who would like to update their name or gender markers in the State of Colorado.
Queer Asterisk provides accessible counseling, education and community programs to uplist queer, trans and gender-non conforming community members in Colorado.
The Transgender Center of the Rockies provides social-emotional support, counseling, peer-led support groups, substance use treatment, PrEP case management and community events for LGBTQ+ communities in Colorado.
This nonprofit organization works to remove financial barriers related to transition-related healthcare for transgender community members.
TYES empowers and supports families and caregivers of gender expansive youth by providing resources, education, outreach and advocacy, in order to create supportive environments that allow youth to experience the joy of authenticity.
One Colorado is the state鈥檚 leading advocacy organization dedicated to advancing equality for LGBTQ Coloradans and their families. One Colorado lobbies for safe schools, transgender equality, relationship recognition, and LGBTQ health and human services.
The Center on Colfax works to ensure that every member of the LGBTQ community has access to the programs and resources they need to live happy, healthy and productive lives.
Envision: You is a Colorado nonprofit that works to eliminate behavioral health disparities experienced by LGBTQ+ communities. They provide clinical training opportunities, workshops, apps, support communities and more.