
LGBTQ+ Boulder
If you identify as an LGBTQ+ traveler, you might be wondering what it's like to visit Boulder. You’ll find an LGBTQ-friendly community of allies that have supported gay rights for decades, along with ways to enjoy Boulder’s queer culture year-round.

Downtown Boulder's Pearl Street
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s annual Municipal Equality Index, which measures factors that significantly affect the quality of life for LGBTQ+ communities, gave Boulder a score of 100.
Nation's First Same-Sex Marriage License
First, a tidbit of history to set the scene. In 1975, Clela Rorex, the Boulder County Clerk and Recorder at the time, was asked by a gay couple for a marriage license. After consulting with the Boulder County District Attorney, Rorex granted the men’s request. She continued issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples — six in total — before the Colorado Attorney General ordered her to stop. She is recognized as the first government official to issue a same-sex marriage license in the U.S. (A clerk in Arizona issued one in the same year, but it was quickly revoked. None of Rorex's six licenses were ever revoked or invalidated.)
View a National Historic Site of LGBTQ+ Rights
In 2019, the Boulder County Courthouse was added to the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places for its role in LGBTQ+ history. Colorado Governor Jared Polis, who is from Boulder and is the first openly gay man to serve as a state governor, celebrated the honor saying, “It’s so exciting to acknowledge Boulder County’s role in the history of the equality movement.”

The Boulder County Courthouse is on the National Register of Historic Places for its significance in LGBTQ+ history
Boulder County Pride Week
Each June, Boulder erupts in exuberant parades, a festival, drag storytimes, mixers, trivia nights, parties and more. Keep an eye on Out Boulder County's Pride page for the latest details.

Each June, Boulder celebrates Pride with festivals and events, organized by Out Boulder County
Out Boulder County
Out Boulder County is a very active and dynamic organization that provides advocacy, education, research and programs to support LGBTQ+ people in Boulder. In their state-of-the-art facility, they hold ongoing events and services for people of all ages.

A Pride flag hangs in Boxcar Coffee and Dedalus Wine Shop
Boulder Businesses: LGBTQ+ Chamber Members
The following Boulder tourism partners are members of the Colorado LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce, which connects and strengthens Colorado through LGBTQ+ and allied businesses.
DV8 Distillery
DV8 is Boulder's gay bar, dance club and distillery, for a self-described "queer, kinky, island of misfits."
Read MoreDairy Arts Center
The Dairy Arts Center is Boulder's performing arts hub for dance, theater, comedy, films and exhibitions.
Read MoreGrowing Gardens
Growing Gardens offers urban agricultural experiences right in the heart of Boulder.
Read MoreMore LGBTQ+ Resources
Nature Hikes and Programs
The City of Boulder often hosts naturalist-led "Out in Nature" events for the LGTBQ+ community and allies.
Read MoreCU Pride Office
The University of Colorado's center for LGBTQ+ students, staff and faculty.
Read MoreBoulder Public Library
The monthly BookQueeries is a book club for teens to explore LGBTQ+ representation in books.
Read MoreMeet the City of Boulder's dedicated LGBTQ+ liason and learn about city initiatives.
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