Denver Human Rights & Community Partnerships

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🎉 Applications will remain open for residents to participate in Denver Days through June 30th!

Denver Days is a week-long celebration (July 31-August 9) of our vibrant Denver communities through fee-waived block parties, park picnics, and community celebrations where residents get a chance to meet new people, reconnect with their neighbors, and celebrate!

With space limited to 50 block parties and filling fast, submit your application and prepare to celebrate your neighborhood today🎉

⚖️WELCOMING DENVER: Mayor Mike Johnston, our Denver Human Rights & Community Partnerships team, and community partners recently came together for the Denver Immigrant Legal Services Fund (DILSF) Reception to celebrate the impact of legal support services and reaffirm our commitment to expanding access to opportunity for Denver's immigrant communities.

The evening highlighted the incredible difference this fund has made in the lives of thousands of Denver residents and their families. To date, the Denver Immigrant Legal Services Fund has disbursed more than $5 million to local nonprofit organizations and supported more than 8,300 residents and their families with critical legal services and resources. 🤝

Thanks to the generosity of attendees, partners, and supporters, the reception raised $14,000 to further support this important work. Together, we are helping build a more welcoming, equitable, and inclusive Denver while expanding access to stability, opportunity, and belonging for our community members.

🔎 Learn more and explore the recently published dashboard here ➡️ https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Human-Rights-Community-Partnerships/Divisions/Immigrant-Refugee-Affairs/Denver-Immigrant-Legal-Services-Fund

🏳️‍🌈 What an incredible celebration of community, pride, and belonging: On Saturday, Denver Human Rights & Community Partnerships, alongside Mayor Mike Johnston, and our Denver LGBTQ Commission, proudly celebrated Pride in the City at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts with hundreds of community members, advocates, partners, and city leaders.

Thank you to everyone who attended, performed, volunteered, and helped create such a welcoming and affirming space. Happy Pride, Denver! 🌈✨

🌎Join us for an inspiring evening filled with community resources, cultural performances, music, fashion, and opportunities to connect with neighbors and organizations from across our city in celebration of and .

📅 Tuesday, June 23, 2026
⏰ 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
📍 Posner Center for International Development

We are honored to welcome featured guests including:
⭐ Mayor Mike Johnston
⭐ Darrell Watson, Denver City Council District 9
⭐ Chee Xiong Ngiateng, Hmong Community Leader
⭐ Antony Esteban, Hispanic/Latino Community Leader
⭐ Rev. Olabode Obiwole, Nigerian Community Leader

This FREE community event is presented by Mayor Mike Johnston and our Denver Immigrant & Refugee Commission, in partnership with Refugee Congress, TechNation, the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Colorado, and the HMAAC - Hmong American Association of Colorado.

Come celebrate the vibrant communities that help make Denver stronger every day! or accessibility or language access requests, and to reserve your spot, visit the following link ➡️

https://denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Human-Rights-Community-Partnerships/News-and-Events/Event-Calendar/World-Refugee-Day-Immigrant-Heritage-Month?

🎉 Denver neighbors are showing up in a BIG way for Denver Days 2026! We’re quickly approaching capacity for neighborhood block parties and park picnics, so we’re extending the application deadline for THREE more weeks before registrations officially close.

🗓 Applications will remain open through Tuesday, June 30.

A huge thank you to everyone who has already submitted permits and completed their Denver Days applications. We can’t wait to see communities across Denver come together this summer to celebrate neighbors, connection, and community spirit. ☀️

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this year’s citywide celebration!

To explore the Denver Days event calendar or start your application process, visit➡️ Denvergov.org/DenverDays.

🗺️Denver is proud to officially welcome Dnipro, Ukraine as a Friendship City! Yesterday, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and Mayor Borys Filatov signed a historic Friendship City Agreement, marking an important step toward strengthening international connections through cultural exchange, civic engagement, and community partnership.

This milestone reflects the incredible work and collaboration of Denver Sister Cities International, the Denver-Dnipro Friendship Committee, Ukrainians of Colorado, and community partners dedicated to building meaningful global relationships.

The agreement also lays the foundation for deeper future collaboration and the potential development of a formal Sister City relationship in the years ahead.

Together, Denver and Dnipro are building bridges rooted in resilience, friendship, and shared values. 🤝

🌈 Join Us for 2026 Pride in the City: We at Denver Human Rights & Community Partnerships (HRCP) are proud to join Mayor Mike Johnston, Denver Arts & Venues, and the HRCP Denver LGBTQ+ Commission in celebrating the strength, joy, and diversity of Denver’s LGBTQ+ community at this year’s Pride in the City!

Come enjoy this FREE event filled with:
✨ Family-friendly games & activities
✨ Refreshments
✨ A marketplace featuring LGBTQ+ businesses
✨ Community connection & celebration

📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026
📍 Denver Performing Arts Complex Galleria - 1400 Curtis Street
⏰ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Doors open at 11:30 AM)

RSVP TODAY ➡️ https://mocommunity.typeform.com/MOPride

♿ Accessibility & Language Services Available
To request language assistance, ASL interpretation, CART captioning, or disability-related accommodations at no cost, please contact [email protected] at least three business days in advance.

✨Happy ! What an unforgettable evening at the AAPI Culture Fest & Civic Center Night Market this past Friday! 🏮

Thank you to the THOUSANDS of community members, families, artists, performers, vendors, and supporters who came together to celebrate the vibrant cultures, traditions, and contributions of Denver’s AAPI community. The energy, joy, and unity throughout Denver's Civic Center Park made the night truly special.

A huge thank you to all of our incredible partners who helped make this celebration possible, especially Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and the Civic Center Conservancy for their leadership and support in creating such a meaningful and welcoming space for our community.

From amazing food and performances to local businesses and cultural showcases, Friday night was a beautiful reminder of the strength, diversity, and spirit of our in Denver. 💛

We are grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make this celebration one to remember.

Until next year, Denver! 🎉

Last night, a young person lost their life due to senseless gun violence. No statement can sum up the grief we feel today. Our hearts are broken, and we are left stunned by the fact that our beloved Montbello Rec Center has become the site of such a terrible tragedy. My deepest sympathies are with the family and the Montbello community.

HAPPENING NOW: Today at Denver’s Immigrant & Refugee Town Hall hosted by our Immigrant & Refugee Commission, community members came together to hear directly from city leaders about the work being done every day to ensure everyone who calls Denver home feels welcomed, supported, and able to thrive.

Thank you to Mayor Mike Johnston, Denver Police Department Chief Ron Thomas, Denver Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Alex Marrero, Denver Health Medical Director Dr. Ro Pereira, our moderator, Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance CEO Cristal Torres DeHerera, and all the community partners who are now sharing information, answering questions, and helping strengthen connections across our city.

Denver is strongest when every community member, regardless of where they come from, has access to resources, opportunity, safety, and a sense of belonging. Grateful to everyone who attended and continues working to build a more inclusive and compassionate community.