Arapahoe Basin, CO, to Host 4th Annual Gay Basin Celebration May 17–18

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Arapahoe Basin Ski Area will host its fourth annual Gay Basin: Ski & Ride With Pride event on May 17–18, celebrating the LGBTQ+ community with a weekend of skiing, music, and festivities. The event kicks off Saturday at 10:30 a.m. with a Pride parade from the summit to Black Mountain Lodge, followed by a DJ set featuring Don Fuego and special guest Griffin Maxwell Brooks. An afterparty at Outer Range Brewing Co. in Frisco will feature a limited-edition Gay Basin Extra Pale Ale.

“A-Basin is a positive place with a positive vibe,” the resort wrote in a social media post. “We uplift all who respectfully join us to celebrate, support, and welcome one another.”

Sunday’s activities include another Pride parade at 10:30 a.m., with performances by Play Haus and guests Shayna P, Brok, Banana Splits, Brenda Staxxx, and Anastasia Krystals at Black Mountain Lodge. A portion of the weekend’s sales will benefit Mountain Pride. Foot passenger tickets are available for non-skiers at $25.

Attendees are encouraged to use biodegradable glitter, which will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, visit arapahoebasin.com.

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