Pride in the City Panel Discussion

Join the Denver Mayor’s Office and the Denver Botanic Gardens in honoring our past and looking forward to a bright and vibrant future together. 

"Sharing Our Stories: Past, Present, and Future" reflects on the rich history of our LGBTQ+ community and envisions the next 50 years with insights from our esteemed panelists.

After the panel discussion, guests are welcome to stroll through the Denver Botanic Gardens for a time of reflection and healing.

Know Before You Go: 

Free event and open to all, parking is free in the garage as well as off-street parking being available, but please allocate additional travel time to locate a parking spot. Complimentary light bites and beverages will be provided.

Date: Friday, June 28, 2024 
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Doors open at 2:30 PM) 
Location: Denver Botanic Garden’s West Terrace 1007 York Street, Denver, CO 80206 
To attend, please RSVP Here

Panel Discussion: Co-Moderated by CEO of Moonshot edVentures/Chair of the Denver LGBTQ Commission Kat Ling and Co-Founder & Executive Director of the Lavender Hill Cultural District Zach Kotel, with special guest panelists:  

  1. Rex Fuller, Executive Director at The Center on Colfax

  2. Leslie Herod, Colorado State Representative District 8

  3. Koko Bayer, Local Denver Artist 

  4. Ophelia Peaches, Activist, Gen Z Influencer and Keynote Speaker

  5. Dr. Darin (D-L) Stewart, Professor and Department Chair at the University of Denver 


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