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Thank you to all who supported 

Durango's Fall Pride 2023 Festival.

We'll see you next year!

Until then, check out what you missed:





Durango Fall Pride 2023 will be held September 6-10.

The big, notorious Durango PRIDE festival is put on annually in September by The Alliance.  You can visit our events page to see pictures from PRIDE in the past.


When and where for PRIDE?

Fall Pride is a 4-day-long queer celebration with events held all over Durango, CO!  There is, however, one event a lot of people ask about:


The Alliance's Fall Pride Festival 2023

Buckley Park

Main Street, Durango CO

September 9 from 11am-4pm


There will be a non-motor parade, followed by tons  of vendors, live music and comedy, drag performances, food, sustainable merch, free goodies and more!


Fall Pride 2023 Events:

Sept 6 • Doors: 6pm • Show: 6:30pm


Movie Screening:

Too Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything!

Julie Newmar (1995)


"Three drag queens travel cross country until their car breaks down - leaving them stranded in a small town."  A classic road trip comedy, we are proud to present To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar; Starring Wesley Snipes and Patrick Swayze, Screening at Animas City Theater.  Custom movie poster coming soon!


Animas City Theater

128 E College Drive, Durango CO

PG-13 Movie, Parents Cautioned



Sept. 7 •  6-8pm


Social:

PRIDE Mocktails & Giveaways


Kick off PRIDE with a chance to win big!  We will be giving away prizes and starting off Fall Pride with a huge social gathering with delicious drinks, hosted at Fort Lewis College's Student Union.  


Fort Lewis Student Union (Vallecito Room)

1000 Rim Drive, Durango CO

All ages, free event




Sept 8 • 5:30-8:30pm


Social:

PRIDE Boozy Social Hour


Okay, we didn't forget about a nice cocktail, too.  Come sip with us on Esoterra's patio while enjoying some future-house tunes from lovely local DJ's RED. A mystic way to wind down from the week and get ready for the weekend; and a damn good way to get yourself out there


Esoterra Cider

558 Main Ave, Durango CO

All ages welcome, 21+ to drink




Sept 8 • 8:30pm - 2:00am (?)


Social:

PRIDE Boozy Social Hour Afterparty

Hosted by Starlight Lounge


Cocktail hour got you feelin' yourself?  You don't have to stop partying!  Come catch live DJ's and more drinks over at the notorious Starlight Lounge - we'll go til they kick us out.  


Starlight Lounge

937 Main Ave, Durango CO

21+ Event

Sept 9 • 11-11:30am


Community Event:

Grand Fall Pride Procession


The grand pride procession is a way to honor, respect and tribute those who have lived openly and freely before us.  Those who have fought and persevered so that we may be able to continue their  battle through our passion and humanity.  The procession will begin on the 6th block of Main Street and continue down Main to Buckley Park, about 30 minutes.  We are excited for you will honor LGBTQIA+ history with us.


6th Block of Main Ave, Durango CO

All ages welcome, free event



Sept 9 • 11am - 4pm


Community Event:

Grand Fall Pride Festival


The big event.  The Grand Fall Pride 2023 festival will be hosted in Buckley Park.  This all-day event features bands, amazing drag, hilarious comedy, live music, food, and overall: so much fun!  We have so many different and exciting performers this year, as well as an eclectic variety of community vendors.  Come join us September 9th, 11-4pm at Buckley Park. Emceed by Drag Monarch: Vanessa Patricks.


Performances by:


Drag:

RuPaul  Drag Race Alumni: Kalorie Karbdashian

Rainbowlicious

Bravo

Electrifie


Comedy:

Bailey Carlson

Hag


Dance:

The Shimmy Mob


Live Music:

Axanda Williams

Roll Away

DJ Swerv



Buckley Park

12th Block of Main Ave, Durango CO

All ages welcome*, Free event


*Some performances may contain PG-13 material



Sept 101pm


Community Event:

Ice Cream & Goodbyes


Sponsored by the most delicious ice cream in town (with vegan options): Cream Bean Berry, we are gathering to kick it one more time at Buckley Park to say our PRIDE goodbyes - and gossip about the weekend.  Don't worry, though.  This isn't the end!  Check out our website for up to date Alliance events including our Halloween Party, Winter Pride, and World Aid's Day.


Buckley Park

12th Block of Main Ave, Durango CO

All Ages, Free event


Get Involved!

Different ways to participate:


Sponsor 

Sponsors help fund Durango Pride festival and all of the endeavors of The Alliance.  Different levels of sponsorship are available, all levels with various perks.  When sponsoring Alliance events, you are supporting the queer community of Southwest Colorado, local business, and creative endeavors among the local LGBTQIA+ population.  Contact Lazarus@TheAlliance.gay for information on becoming a sponsor. 


Vendor 

Vendors are essential to providing our community with an exciting and fun festival. Prices range from $25 - $75. Details are in the application or you can email JoAnn@TheAlliance.gay

2023 Pride Vendor Application


Volunteer

Volunteers are the heart of any non-profit organization. Sign up through our Fall Pride 2023 Volunteer Sign-up or contact Liza@TheAlliance.gay to get more info on volunteering for Fall Pride 2023.  The entirety of our board is made of volunteers; doing it for the love.  We would love to work with you


March with Us!

The heart of a Pride festival is the procession through the city. We march to remember our history, celebrate our progress, and continue to promote equality. We will march down Main Street starting at 11:00 am on September 9, 2023. For more details please contact Blair@TheAlliance.gay


Four Corners 

Alliance for Diversity


PO Box 1656

Durango, CO • 81302

Email Us!