The Regional Transportation District will temporarily change bus routes and boarding locations this weekend as Pride events will affect traffic in downtown Denver, the agency announced this week.
On Saturday, the Denver Pride 5K race will take place from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Cheesman Park, which will be closed to vehicles during the event.
As a result, RTD riders can access Routes 10 and 12 west of Corona Street or east of York Street, according to the news release.
Other routes will be affected by detours on Saturday, including Routes 8, 19, 32, 48, ART and the 16th Street FreeRide.
On Sunday, both Denver PrideFest and the 2026 Vizzy Denver Pride Parade will affect RTD routes.
Denver PrideFest is moving from Civic Center Park to part of 16th Street this year. The event starts at 10 a.m. and road closures will be in place from 7 a.m. Saturday to 11 p.m. Sunday, according to the news release.
As a result, the 16th Street FreeRide shuttle will detour to 15th Street and 17th Street between Lawrence Street and Broadway, RTD said.
The Vizzy Denver Pride Parade will start at 9:30 a.m. at Franklin Street and 17th Avenue. RTD riders should expect delays, detours and temporary stops downtown during the parade, according to the news release.
Civic Center Park is closed so those riding the eastbound 83L bus will board on Broadway at 13th Avenue. Other bus routes will be affected by detours including Routes 0, 1, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 15L, 16, 19, 20, 48, 52, according to the news release.
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