Record-Breaking Pride Festival Returns to Downtown Springs with 168 Local Vendors, Enhanced Amenities
Colorado Springs is gearing up for its largest-ever Pikes Peak Pride Festival, with local organizers transforming downtown into a vibrant celebration featuring more than 168 vendors and an unprecedented number of parade participants for the 2025 event.
The two-day festival, centered around the historic Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, marks a significant expansion of one of the city's growing community celebrations, showcasing local businesses, artists, and community organizations from across the Pikes Peak region.
Local Impact and Community Involvement
Justin Burns, a festival organizer, emphasizes the event's broad community appeal:
"I look forward to the smiles, the new faces, the old faces, and the parade brings so much joy, whether you're a child or a grandma, grandpa, it's an amazing experience."
"I look forward to the smiles, the new faces, the old faces, and the parade brings so much joy, whether you're a child or a grandma, grandpa, it's an amazing experience."
Local artists have already begun transforming the downtown landscape, creating custom installations and sidewalk art that celebrates the Springs community. The festival footprint spans East Vermijo Avenue between South Nevada Avenue and Tejon Street, creating a pedestrian-friendly celebration space in the heart of downtown.
Transportation and Accessibility Improvements
Addressing previous years' parking challenges, organizers have partnered with local transportation providers to enhance accessibility. Festival coordinator Amanda Ridenour highlights a new partnership:
- Free bicycle storage at Plaza of The Rockies
- Partnership with Pike Rides for alternative transportation
- Extended festival hours from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. both days
- Sunday parade featuring over 70 floats - the largest in event history
Event Details for Springs Residents
The festival runs Saturday and Sunday, with the centerpiece parade stepping off at 11 a.m. Sunday through downtown Colorado Springs. First-time festival attendee Alex Peralta shares the community enthusiasm:
"I think it's important just to show exactly your Pride and like how happy you are to be you and that everybody should just be themselves."
"I think it's important just to show exactly your Pride and like how happy you are to be you and that everybody should just be themselves."
Local businesses and community organizations interested in participating can find additional information through the festival's official channels, as filed with the FCC public records.
The expanded festival represents significant growth for Colorado Springs' downtown events calendar, promising economic benefits for local businesses while strengthening community connections across the Pikes Peak region.
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