![]() Police won't have their own marching section, won't be in uniform and police cars will not be part of the parade, per a spokesperson from the Center on Colfax.Yes, but: Officers will only be permitted to join individually this year as part of a law enforcement group in the parade. The Center on Colfax, the group behind Denver PrideFest, said in a statement its 2021 decision was rooted in a commitment to justice and to denounce police violence against Black people. ![]() Why it matters: The decision reverses last year's controversial move to ban officers from participating in its virtual march. The organization behind Denver PrideFest will allow police officers to march during this month's festivities and programming celebrating LGBTQ+ identity.
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