Photos: Denver PrideFest 2013 takes pride in the name of love

Each year, Denver PrideFest rolls into town, transforming the Mile High City into one of the most lively, vibrant, colorful and joyous places on the planet -- and the latest version was no exception. Photog Ken Hamblin was on hand to capture the scene. Below, find a sampling of his...

By Michael Roberts

June 17, 2013

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Each year, Denver PrideFest rolls into town, transforming the Mile High City into one of the most lively, vibrant, colorful and joyous places on the planet -- and the latest version was no exception.

Photog Ken Hamblin was on hand to capture the scene.

Below, find a sampling of his images from day one of PrideFest. Click here to check out the complete "People of Denver PrideFest 2013" gallery, and find even more pride at our slide show archive.

Continue for more of our Denver PrideFest 2013 photos. Continue for more of our Denver PrideFest 2013 photos. Continue for more of our Denver PrideFest 2013 photos. Continue for more of our Denver PrideFest 2013 photos.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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