Denver VOICE Covers Denver Pride 2021

Due to COVID-19, much of Denver Pride 2021 was a hybrid of virtual and in-person festivities. These are photos from Denver VOICE Contributors Giles Clasen and Cat Evans of the events and individuals they wanted to spotlight.

Courtney Prusse putting on a show as she hosts the main event from top to bottom. Photo: Cat Evans

Courtney Prusse putting on a show as she hosts the main event from top to bottom. Photo: Cat Evans

Ada Clark, Bay Area native who came to Denver three years ago, stands outside to chat during the intermission of the drag show. Photo: Cat Evans

Ada Clark, Bay Area native who came to Denver three years ago, stands outside to chat during the intermission of the drag show. Photo: Cat Evans

– Kerry Joy performs poetry at the Hip Chicks Out Pride 2021 event at Number 38 Social Hall.  Photo: Giles Clasen

– Kerry Joy performs poetry at the Hip Chicks Out Pride 2021 event at Number 38 Social Hall.  Photo: Giles Clasen

Autum D capturing footage for the show, waiting for the next set to begin. Photo: Cat Evans

Autum D capturing footage for the show, waiting for the next set to begin. Photo: Cat Evans

Bianca Mikahn sings at the Hip Chicks Out Pride 2021 event. Photo: Giles Clasen

Bianca Mikahn sings at the Hip Chicks Out Pride 2021 event. Photo: Giles Clasen

The B&B bar staff hustling to get drinks served in the sold out location.  [From left to right] Bean Morrow, Megs Schroeder, Amy Burns, Donnie Aguilar. Photo: Cat Evans

The B&B bar staff hustling to get drinks served in the sold out location.  [From left to right] Bean Morrow, Megs Schroeder, Amy Burns, Donnie Aguilar. Photo: Cat Evans

Lindsay Mayfield sets a volleyball during The Denver Lesbians Pride Sand Volleyball Tournament.  Photo: Giles Clasen

Lindsay Mayfield sets a volleyball during The Denver Lesbians Pride Sand Volleyball Tournament.  Photo: Giles Clasen

Sonne Shields performs a Melissa Ethridge song during a karaoke competition at the Hip Chicks Out Pride 2021 event.  Photo: Giles Clasen

Sonne Shields performs a Melissa Ethridge song during a karaoke competition at the Hip Chicks Out Pride 2021 event.  Photo: Giles Clasen

Erin Stereo plays music while the sold-out crowd dances at the Hip Chicks Out Pride 2021 event at Number 38 in RINO. Photo: Giles Clasen

Erin Stereo plays music while the sold-out crowd dances at the Hip Chicks Out Pride 2021 event at Number 38 in RINO. Photo: Giles Clasen

Jody Bouffard, owner of Blush & Blue kisses her wife Tannaz Sarbaz in between sets for a sold out drag show on June 27. Photo: Cat Evans

Jody Bouffard, owner of Blush & Blue kisses her wife Tannaz Sarbaz in between sets for a sold out drag show on June 27. Photo: Cat Evans

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