Fall
Pride
2024
We're back, & gayer than ever.
Durango Fall Pride 2024 will be held September 11-15.
The big, notorious Durango PRIDE festival is put on annually in September by The Alliance. This year in 2024 will feature a movie night, both mocktail and cocktail happy hours, a game night, and Dragrango once again! Our festival will have music performers from our 2024 art show, local and national performers in drag, music, and comedy along with local vendors, resources and refreshments (21+ to drink).
Full event list now available!
Event List
Sept 11
7pm - 9pm • All Age
Pride Movie Night
Animas City Theater
128 E College Drive
7-9pm
Doors: 6:30
Free, PG Rating
Join us at the Animas City Theater for Labyrinth; synopsis below! For those who haven't seen: This one is a 1980's George Lucas dark fantasy surrealism, with Jim Henson's character designs (also created: The Muppets puppets). Oh, and David Bowie stars in it. And did we mention Jennifer Connelly too? One of the most iconic crossovers, ever. Don't miss this one!
'Sixteen-year-old Sarah is given thirteen hours to solve a labyrinth and rescue her baby brother Toby when her wish for him to be taken away is granted by the Goblin King Jareth.'
More info & movie trailer
further down the page!
This film has a PG rating, but was released in 1986;
certain themes or images may not be suitable for all audiences.
Sept 12
6pm - 9pm • All Age
Mocktail Happy Hour
Fort Lewis Student Union
Vallecito Room
6-9pm
Free, All Ages Event
Pride Flag Bingo, dancing, tasty snacks & mocktails + prize giveaways! Bingo will kickoff the event hosted by comedian Andy Mathews; tunes and the dancefloor follow after! Free swag will also be available. This event is helped put on by The G at FLC and sponsored by Visit Durango. All ages are welcome!
Sept 13
6pm - 9pm • 21+
Boozy Happy Hour
EsoTerra Ciderworks
558 Main Ave.
6-9pm
Free, 18 or 21+ to drink
Come grab drinks and soak up the unmistakable vibes of Esoterra Ciderworks - either inside or on the patio. Dance to some tunes, grab some swag, or just hang out. There's a special drink on the menu for us, btw! Delicious non-alcoholic options will also be available.
EARLYBIRD SPECIAL!
$200 Bar tab while supplies last!
Sept 14
11am - 5pm • All Age
Pride in the Park
Main Street / Buckley Park
11am-5pm
Free, All Ages Event
21+ to drink
We march to remember our history, honor those we have lost, and to make visible ourselves, our community & our future. We will be marching at 11am, College Drive & Main St.
The Pride March and festival will feature music performers, local & national drag, music & comedy performers, local vendors, resources, refreshments + boozy bevvies & more!
More info on the procession & festival in the next section.
Procession Starting Location Directions
Buckley Park Location Directions
Sept 15
11am - 4pm • All Age
Games & Ice Cream
The Smiley Cafe
1309 E 3rd Ave
11am-4pm
Free, All Ages Event
Enjoy some delicious Cream Bean Berry Ice Cream & relax while playing all different types of board games - in the iconic Smiley Building Cafe of Durango. Some games will be provided, but absolutely feel free to bring yours from home if it makes you more comfortable. Non-dairy ice cream will be available for dietary restrictions.
Where do
we march?
When is the
day festival?
Fall Pride in the Park
& Grand Procession
Date: September 14, 2024
Location: Procession starts at College & Main Street in Durango and continues down Main Street to the festival held at Buckley Park.
Time Schedule:
Procession Begins: 11:00am
Festival Begins: 11:30am
Festival Ends: 5pm
Procession Location Directions
Buckley Park Location Directions
Pride
Movie Night:
Labyrinth (1986);
starring David Bowie &
Jennifer Connelly
Labyrinth is a 1986 musical fantasy film directed by Jim Henson & produced by George Lucas. Based on conceptual designs by Brian Froud, many of the film's characters are played by puppets produced by Jim Henson's Creature Shop. The film stars Jennifer Connelly as 16-year-old Sarah and David Bowie as Jareth, the Goblin King.
Wikipedia
'Sixteen-year-old Sarah is given thirteen hours to solve a labyrinth and rescue her baby brother Toby when her wish for him to be taken away is granted by the Goblin King Jareth.'
DOORS: 6:30PM
SHOWING: 7PM
RUNTIME: 1hr41min
RATING: PG
DRAGRANGO
IS BACK, BABES!
The iconic drag show and fierce competition that swept the Four Corners is back; DragRango is coming in hot. We just have one thing to say...you. better. WORK!
Winners will be performing at the Pride in the Park Festival!
Hosted by the one-and-only:
Durango fav, Aria Pettyone!
Categories for competition:
Round 1 - Introduction/Pride attire
Round 2 - Lip Sync showcase
Round 3 - Evening wear/Q&A
Pride
Partners
Vendor with us!
Vendor Form Closed.
See you in 2025!
For more information: annie@thealliance.gay
Volunteer with us!
Fall Pride Festival Volunteer Form
For more information: liza@thealliance.gay
Sponsor Pride!
Sponsorship form closed.
See you in 2025!
For more information: annie@thealliance.gay
Check out
Prides from the Past!
A documentation of Pride festivals in the Four Corners area, started in 2023.
