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Top Bars In Denver To Celebrate Pride Month

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With various events including 5K runs, a parade and the ever popular Pridefest, Pride Month makes for a great time in Denver. Pridefest takes place in Civic Center Park on June 20 and 21st, and there are plenty of bars in the surrounding area at which to celebrate afterward. Along with this event, there are many others in the Denver and Boulder areas throughout the month of June. Whether you're into raising money for various charities that are important to the LGBT community by running a 5K or simply want to relax and watch live music, there is an event for you, and there are many bars in which you can hang out following each event.
X Bar
629 E. Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 832-2687
www.xbardenver.com

Located seven blocks east of the Pridefest festivities in Civic Center Park, this popular gay bar is a great place to go unwind during or after the event. With weekly events including karaoke, various TV show viewing parties, a Friday night dance night and excellent drink specials, this bar is fun for all. Its events and killer cocktails draw a variety of people into the bar, and make for a fun night for all. Whether you want to take advantage of your skills in a corn hole tournament or are looking to showcase your singing skills, there is something for all, and all are welcome. Join your neighbors and head over after the Big Gay 5K or after watching your favorite Pridefest band.

BoyzTown Denver
117 Broadway St.
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 722-7373
www.boyztowndenver.com

South of Civic Center in the South Broadway neighborhood, you'll find BoyzTown Denver. Featuring drink specials and a nightly male review, this bar makes for a fun after party. The male review attracts a varied crowd, which makes for some fun people watching, and its location on South Broadway makes it a fun stop along a crawl. You and your buds may need to hop a cab from the Pridefest celebration, but the fun atmosphere makes it worth the trek.

Prohibition Denver
504 E. Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 832-4840
www.prohibitiondenver.com

Located a block off of the Pridefest parade route, Prohibition is a newer bar in Denver with excellent food and a speakeasy theme. With a delectable brunch menu, it's a good place to go before or during the parade, and the drinks are inventive and tasty as well. Prohibition also has a great beer menu for those who want a good pint, and there are plenty of hearty dishes on the menu to complement any beverage of choice. Its location makes it perfect for parade spectators, as it is a short walk.

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Annie's Cafe
3100 E. Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 355-8197
www.annies-cafe.com

Another good place to pregame is Annie's Cafe. This Colfax staple has been serving up great food since 1981, and the restaurant is known for some of the best Bloody Marys in the city. It opens at 8 a.m., which is before the parade, and its location is a quick drive from the east side of the parade route, which goes through Cheesman Park. Annie's also has a good selection of other brunch cocktails, and even makes spiked milkshakes for those who prefer something a little more decadent. There are also some excellent espresso concoctions on the menu for the designated driver and others who prefer their drinks free of alcohol.

Charlie's
900 E. Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80218
(303) 839-8890
www.charliesdenver.com

As one of Denver's oldest LGBT friendly establishments, it's no surprise that Charlie's is hosting events that coincide with Pridefest. On Saturday, June 20, the bar will have line dancing lessons at 8 p.m. A staple event for the bar, line dancing lessons are taught by Billy, who teaches the two step and other popular dances. On Sunday, June 21, the bar will offer excellent drink specials and will host the Denver Divas drag show - another weekly event. This bar has an eclectic mix of people, so you and your friends can go hang out, and everyone will have a fun time. Learn to dance like a cowboy and return for one of the city's most fun drag shows.

Related: Top Gay Bars in Denver

Alaina Brandenburger is a freelance writer living in Denver. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.
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