THE JUNKYARD is located at 2323 W Mulberry Pl, Denver, CO 80204

• Public Transit or Rideshare are STRONGLY recommended.

• The Auraria West Light Rail Station is approximately a 24 minute walk to the venue.

• Rideshare apps Colorado CO-OP, Uber, Lyft are your easy options to get to the venue, set your drop-off and pickup to Yuma Street & West 11th Street.

• Denverites can utilize VEO Micromobility E-Vehicles and first time riders get a $5 discount with code LETSRIDE26

For those driving to the venue see options below for finding parking near The Junkyard

• Limited parking at 2945 W 13th Ave — a 15-minute walk to the venue. A complimentary ADA-accessible shuttle runs from 2 hours before doors through 1 hour after the event ends between the parking area and the venue.

• Reserve your parking in advance at LAZ Parking

• Limited street and metered parking is available along West 13th Avenue

Private paid parking lots near Junkyard that were not mentioned above are not officially affiliated with The Junkyard or PlayHaus.

Ensure you have proper permission from any property owner before parking in nearby lots/streets

• All tickets are mobile/digital — No need to print anything.

• Bring your government-issued photo ID, it is required at entry, no exceptions.

  • Your Colorado Digital ID is an acceptable form of ID - available on the MyColorado App

• Screenshots of tickets are NOT valid.

  • You must use the live ticket in your ticketing app, screenshots won't scan at entry.

• Box office opens 90 minutes before doors at 2PM.

  • Phone trouble day-of? Head to the main entrance box office with photo ID.

• Ticket transfers can only be completed through the Ticketmaster App or Website

• Guest List/Complimentary/Other Non-standard tickets can be picked up at Will Call just inside the entrance.

• To keep Pride safe for everyone, electronic metal detectors will be utilized at all entrances and and secondary bag and body checks may be required.

• No re-entry is permitted unless specified for medical reasons.

• The Junkyard is an ADA-accessible venue with wheelchair-accessible entrances, ramps to the performance area and restrooms, and wide, obstacle-free pathways.

• If assistance is required upon arrival, check in at Guest Services near the main entrance and staff will escort you to accessible areas.

• NO Animals - Service Animals are allowed

  • Trained service dogs performing specific tasks are permitted

  • Animals must remain leashed and under control.

  • Emotional support animals and pets are not permitted.

WE'RE READY FOR YOU DENVER!

This will be a HAWT one! Junkyard is an open-air outdoor venue with limited shade on the dancefloor. However, we've got ways to cool you off and keep you safe!

• Misting stations and misters are all over the venue

  • Seek them out and use them often.

• Free water stations will be available with cool water anytime you need

  • Refill your bottle/Camelback constantly

  • Aim for 16 oz of water every hour even if you don't feel thirsty.

• Get ready to be wet!

  • Splash zones, queens with water sprayers will be on hand to keep us all cool

ARE YOU READY FOR US?

• Pre-hydrate before you arrive

  • Start drinking water that morning.

  • Pride is a marathon not a sprint!

• Electrolytes along with water are a must.

  • Sealed electrolyte packets/tablets are allowed during entry.

• Make sure to eat throughout the day

  • Food trucks for most diets and dietary restrictions will be on site during the event

  • Outside sealed snacks and bars are allowed in the venue.

• Avoid alcohol on an empty stomach

  • Alternate alcoholic drinks with water

• Avoid over consumption of drinks with caffeine

  • Caffeine and sugar can cause you to lose water faster than you drink it

• Watch for signs of heat exhaustion in yourself and others:

  • Dizziness, nausea, heavy sweating, rapid heartbeat.

  • Alert staff immediately if someone feels unwell.

• Sunscreen with a Broad-Spectrum SPF 30-50 or higher

  • Reapply every couple of hours during full sun

  • You will get burned if you skip it at mile high altitude.

BRING IT

• Government-issued photo ID

• Your phone, fully charged

• Reusable water bottle or hydration backpack, 2 pocket maximum and empty at entry

  • Free water stations are available throughout the venue

• Portable battery pack/power bank

• Sunscreen

• Sunglasses or Hat

• Fanny Pack / Small Backpack / Small Cooler / Purse or Clutch

  • Bag Size limit will be enforced, keep bags the size of a personal item

  • 12 x 12 x 6 inches - Clear Bag Preferred

• Small Umbrellas Allowed

• Travel size fan

  • Small electric or hand fan

• Cash and/or card

  • Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, and cash all accepted.

• Earplugs

• Small unopened snacks or food items are allowed, however, there will be plenty of food trucks on site

• Required medications in original packaging — notify staff at entry if applicable.

LEAVE IT

• Weapons of any kind this includes:

  • Firearms

  • Knives

  • Toys or props that may be perceived or used as a weapon

  • Defensive Sprays

  • Taser or Electronic Stun Device

  • Any other weapons are strictly prohibited and subject to legal action

• Outside liquor or beverages

• Parasols or large umbrellas

• Professional recording equipment

  • If required please inquire at playhaus5280@gmail.com to obtain press credentials

• Drones, lasers, or aerosols

• Large signs or banners

• Illegal substances

PRIDE LOOK TOOTS & BOOTS

😍 TOOT 😍

• Pride fits are ENCOURAGED

  • Be bold, be fabulous, be you! 🏳️‍🌈

• Light, breathable fabrics are your bestie

  • Linen, cotton, rayon, moisture-wicking athletic materials all help that body sweat!

  • Mesh, loose flowy fitting, or barely-there summer looks all werk well

• Close-toe shoes or secure sandals strongly recommended

  • Ensure shoes fit well and comfortably

  • Bring a bandaid for any blister spots so you can keep dancing the night away!

• Sunglasses with UV eye protection

• Earplugs

  • Nothing is sexier than someone who can listen!

• Brimmed Hats

  • Sunhats are even better!

• Cosplaying and other costumes are allowed

  • Any mask or facial covering must leave the face partially visible for ID verification

• Bag or pack that meets the size requirements

• Light layer like a thin hoodie, long sleeve or windbreaker

  • Temps drop fast once the sun goes down

🚫 BOOT 🫣

• No costume weapons or props, or pieces that might be perceived as a weapon

• Clothing or accessories with sharp edges, heavy chains, spiked jewelry, or metal studs that could reasonably be used as a weapon

• Outfits with large, rigid pieces that block sightlines or intrude heavily into other guests’ space

• Costumes or apparel displaying explicit hate symbols or targeted harassment; venue management can deny entry for anything deemed unsafe or disruptive

• Full-face masks

Venue security has final say on anything deemed unsafe.