TOGETHER OUT WEST: DENVER'S 2030 GAY GAMES BID SHINES FOR SITE INSPECTION

Denver took a giant leap towards earning the honor of hosting the 2030 International Gay Games with a week of successful events for the visiting site inspectors

DENVER, July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week, local and state officials joined community leaders and LGBTQIA2S+ organizations in showing a unified front of support for Denver's bid for the 2030 Gay Games, welcoming Federation of Gay Games (FGG) official site inspectors to the metro area.

Site Inspectors visited the various venues that would host 36 proposed sporting events, as well as a full slate of cultural events, over the course of the week. The Gay Games Denver 2030 Bid Committee (GGDEN2030) worked closely with Visit Denver, as well as Denver's and Arvada's Mayors' Offices, to highlight not only the quality of the proposed venues, but also local attractions ranging from Red Rocks to Casa Bonita, giving inspectors a taste of what visitors to a Denver Gay Games could experience during their time in Colorado. Photo highlights here.

In the strongest show of community support to date, nearly 700 supporters joined GGDEN2030 for a Community Night, showing the world the strong support for Denver's bid. Governor Jared Polis, Mayor Mike Johnston, Representative Brianna Titone and Attorney General Phil Weiser headlined the event, expressing both their own strong support for the bid as well as the many reasons Denver is so well suited to host the 2030 Games. Supporters enjoyed performances from local cultural favorites and some of Denver's finest drag queens as they rallied together to support Denver's bid.

"We were honored to welcome the 2030 Gay Games site inspectors to Denver and share what makes our city so special – from our world-class sports and cultural venues to the strength and vibrancy of our LGBTQIA2S+ community," said Denver Mayor Mike Johnston. "Denver is a place where inclusion isn't just an idea, it's a value we live every day. We're proud to be a city that leads with love, equity, and opportunity for all. As our bid team heads to Valencia this October, we're excited to show the world why Denver is not only ready, but the right choice for the 2030 Gay Games."

Over the past year, Denver has gone from one of over 25 cities vying to host The Games to one of two finalists competing to win the 2030 Games. Up next, GGDEN2030 will travel to Valencia, Spain – the site of the 2026 Gay Games – in October to show the committee one final time why they should select Denver as host city and bring the world "Together, Out, West" in 2030.

There is still time to support and help win the bid! GGDEN2030 is actively seeking volunteers, letters of support, and short videos of support from community members. Learn how to get involved by visiting GGDEN2030's "Support" page here, and use the information below to stay in the know about our upcoming community events as we continue to work towards bringing the world "Together, Out, West" in 2030. To learn more about and register for the 2026 Gay Games in Valencia, Spain, visit the Valencia Games website.

GGDEN2030 calls to action:

• Visit www.ggden2030.com to sign-up for updates & more
• Email [email protected] 
  • Letters of support from LGBTQIA2S+ and ally personalities, politicians, businesses, media, sport and cultural organizations
  • Fundraising inquiries for corporate sponsorships, foundations, individual giving
  • Professional and volunteer support
• Follow social media Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X.

ABOUT THE GAY GAMES

The Gay Games is an international sporting and cultural event held every four years under the principles of Participation, Inclusion, and Personal Best™. A participant doesn't have to be LGBTQIA2S+ to participate as the Gay Games is open to all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, athletic or artistic ability, age, physical challenge, or health status. The Federation of Gay Games mission promotes equity, diversity and inclusion through sport and culture. The Gay Games was conceived by Dr. Tom Waddell, an Olympic decathlete, and was first held in San Francisco in 1982. Subsequent Gay Games were held in San Francisco (1986), Vancouver (1990), New York (1994), Amsterdam (1998), Sydney (2002), Chicago (2006), Cologne (2010), Cleveland+Akron (2014), Paris (2018), Hong Kong and Guadalajara (2023), and Gay Games XII will take place in Valencia in 2026.

ABOUT THE GAY GAMES DENVER 2030 BID COMMITTEE (GGDEN2030):

The GGDEN2030 Bid Committee is a dedicated volunteer group of community leaders, organizers, and advocates working to bring the 2030 Gay Games to Denver, Colorado. The committee is committed to showcasing Denver's inclusive spirit and its capacity to host a world-class event that celebrates diversity and promotes human rights.

MEDIA CONTACT: 
Lance Husak and Lisa Seib, Gay Games Denver 2030 Bid Committee Co-Chairs
[email protected]
Matthew Bendure, Gay Games Denver 2030 Bid Committee Communications Director
[email protected]

SOURCE Gay Games Denver 2030 Bid Committee