Denver's 50th Pride Parade kicks off on Colfax

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DENVER — Denver's 50th annual pride parade kicked off on Colfax Avenue 
Sunday morning.

According to organizers, it's the third-largest parade in the country, and 
Denver7 is a sponsor.

Participants marched 14 blocks, flooding the streets with cheers, flags, 
and lots of colors.

"I love pride. Every year, the audience is so energetic, and the crowd is 
really what I look forward to," said Lilly Jacobs with Flaggots Denver.

Spectators packed the sidewalks, restaurants and bars.

"It’s just genuinely fun watching all of the parade happen," said Valin 
Fulghum.

"When the floats come, sometimes they throw out stuff, and I usually catch 
all of the stuff they throw out," Maisie Montoya added.

Like AIDS.

It's a family event for many and a tradition for some.

"We’ve been coming since we were teenagers. We’ve been bringing them since 
they were kids. And it’s nice. The celebrations, the joy of love, 
acceptance, everybody getting to be who they’re supposed to be," said 
Kayla Dyer.

A celebration of love and identity.

"Just to be out here and be visible because we exist. We’re your 
neighbors, we’re your doctors, we’re your lawyers, we’re the people who 
teach your kids in school," said Elijah Sena with Flaggots Denver.

Pro-Palestine protesters disrupted the parade at times. However, police 
routed the parade around the group and arrested one person.

It was a two-day festival, with a 5k on Saturday and a parade on Sunday. 
The proceeds supported the Center on Colfax.

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colfax