COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Colorado Springs is celebrating Pride Month as the 2025 Pikes Peak Pride Fest kicked off on Saturday!
Just blocks from the No Kings protest, downtown was also packed with vendors and performers, and people celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.
The main stage hosted performances and speakers, including words from Mayor Mobolade.
There was also the Rainbow Youth Square that hosted activities like rainbow art activities, drag story time, and a youth open mic contest.
"It's just a magical experience. Bella and I have been friends for years now, and it's just so much fun to get to experience the community in just a whole new light. It's not a bad thing to be who you are, and we shouldn't judge people for just living their lives."
Sunday is the Pikes Peak Pride parade, starting at 11:00 a.m. It runs from America the Beautiful Park and ends at Tejon Street.
The fest will continue long after the parade.
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