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DEBBIE SCHEER - EMCEE
Debbie Scheer is a seasoned professional in auctioneering, emceeing, and public speaking. She calls Colorado home but brings her expertise to events worldwide. Debbie embarked on her journey in comedy over a decade ago, diversifying her skills to include producing comedy/education shows and emceeing events from intimate gatherings to crowds of thousands. Her versatility as an entertainer is evident in her adaptable approach when engaging with audiences. DebbieScheerSpeaks.com
JEANETTE SCHMIDT - YOGA
Jeanette Schmidt E-RYT 200, RYT 500
Jeanette is a wife of over 21 years, and a mom to 2 beautiful grown children and 2 fun fur babies. Her passions include live music and travel and she spends much of her free time outside breathing the fresh air, hiking, biking, camping and running.
Before finding yoga, Jeanette spent 10 years as a 911 dispatcher. After undergoing a major surgery in 2016, she found herself in chronic pain and struggling to cope with the emotional toll it was taking. She eventually left her career in early 2017 due to her pain and was left wondering what was next. She had practiced yoga on and off for years but finally found a regular and consistent practice starting in January, 2018 and it changed her life.
She began teacher training soon after and earned her 200-hour certification in May of that year. The profound impact yoga has had on Jeanette’s life and her ability to not just cope but thrive in spite of her pain has fueled her passion for sharing the practice with others.
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Since then, she has completed her 300-hour training as well as 50 hours of Trauma Informed Yoga Therapy training among other training and certifications. She loves that yoga really has no peak or plateau but that instead there is always more to learn and the potential for personal growth is infinite! Jeanette loves to practice and teach vinyasa and incorporates her love of music to create her own unique style in each class! She also loves to teach hot yoga as well as gentle and restorative and is always looking for new ways of sharing yoga with her students. Insta: @lovestationyoga
KWEEN WERK (AKA PARKER) - INFLUENCER
Parker (They / She) aka KWEEN WERK is bringing people together in the fight for Environmental and Social Justice and Social Equity. As a Queer, Black, Plus Size Femme they use Social Media as a tool this Social Justice Activist is part Fashion Diva, Artist and Educator. Listed by Outside Magazine in 2022 as one of the 20 Most Influential People in the Outdoor Industry. KWEEN stands for Keep Widening Environmental Engagement Narratives. Parker has a passion for equity and inclusion in outdoor spaces. Her interest in justice, accessibility, and equity issues developed from her personal experiences facing the unequal representation of people of color in environmental organizations and green spaces. Parker tackles these complex issues by addressing them through head on activism and education.
Email: hive@kweenwerk.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kweenwerk
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kweenwerk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kweenwerk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kweenwerk
Website: https://www.kweenwerk.com/
FATBLACKANDGETTINIT (AKA NELSON) - INFLUENCER
Hi I'm Nelson Holland and I'm an outdoor advocate and nature enthusiast. Originally from New York, I moved to Colorado in 2014 and immediately feel in love with the Rocky Mountains and the local herd of Bison. It was literally something out of National Geographic to me, I never realized I could actually be somewhere so beautiful. After posting on social media to show off the beautiful views I was seeing (mainly to my family at first) I found a community of other nature lovers, over 250k friends of all shapes, sizes, and sexual preferences. I believe the outdoors is for everyone, and we all need to learn how to share and conserve it.
MEGAN MARRIED MEAGAN - INFLUENCERS
Megan and Meagan are social media influencers that reside in Douglas County. A few casual social media posts about their relationship - poking fun at gender norms and what it's like being in a masc for masc relationship - lead to a boom in followers in a short period of time. Now totaling over 350,000 followers across all platforms, Megan and Meagan have embraced the chance to use their platform to increase LGBTQIA visibility... in a fun way.
ALE POTOSNAK - SINGER
Ale (pronounced Allie) accidentally stumbled into the spotlight when she signed up for a Theater Workshop class in college, thinking she'd be building sets but ended up belting out show tunes on stage. Talk about a plot twist! Whether she's belting out rock anthems or strumming the strings of her acoustic guitar for some 'sad girl' tunes, she's guaranteed to hit you right in the feels... or make you want to start a mosh pit in your living room.
MILE HIGH FREEDOM BANDS
MISSFITTS ENTERTAINMENT - DRAG KING SHOW
Welcome to MissFitts Entertainment, where we're passionate about spotlighting talent and creating unforgettable experiences for the LGBTQIA+ community in Metro Denver and beyond. As a woman-owned company, we specialize in hosting vibrant events that celebrate diversity and inclusivity. From lively parties to thought-provoking performances, our events are tailored to showcase the best of LGBTQIA+ culture. Stay up-to-date with our monthly event lineup and exclusive giveaways by following us at @missfittsentertainment. www.MissFittsEntertainment.com
RIVERDEEP DUO - SINGERS
IG @marciemusicofficial and @riverdeepduo www.reverbnation.com/marcielago
SASSIFIT - DANCE
Blush Pro Dance team is a nonprofit performance team with a diverse group of dancers that is open to all ages, ethnicities, genders, people with disabilities, and levels of experience. Blush was founded in 2008 by lead dancer Jessica Mason, Mrs. North America Glow 2022, and has raised over $15,000 for local charities including their own charity; Project 21 Foundation.
FLAGGOTS - COLORGUARD
The original FLAGGOTS of NYC, Philadelphia, and New Jersey have been bringing beautiful colorguard performances to Pride Festivals across the East Coast since 1991. Since the FLAGGOTS founding, "sister guards" have started all over the country including Ohio, Dallas-Fort Worth, and here in our very own Mile High City. The Denver chapter of the Flaggots was founded by Travis Prud'homme in 2015. We have proudly performed in every Denver PrideFest Parade since our founding. We have also performed in other Pride Festivals and in stage shows across Colorado. We include both LGBTQ+ and ally performers of all levels of experience. Over 100 individuals have performed in our group since our inaugural performance!
https://www.facebook.com/flaggotsdenver/
https://www.instagram.com/flaggotsdenver/
BELLA DIVA - DANCE
Bella Diva World Dance is a Denver-based international dance company striving to bring the magic of global movement to Colorado women (and men), while also creating a community for their students. They offer a wide range of dance classes (you need to register to attend) and professional shows upon request. belladivadance.com
DEAR MARSHA, - BAND
Dear Marsha is an electrifying musical phenomenon whose stage presence exudes nonstop energy from their first note to their final bow. With close to 1500 live performances together, they grace the stage with their version of acoustic powered rock, country and Americana, all added into a mixing bowl, whipped it into a fine dessert, and leaving their fans hungry for more! DearMarsha.rocks
BRITTANY BLAZE - DRAG
Hello! My name is Brittany Blaze-Shearz and I am a local Drag MC and performer who has been evolving in drag for the past 7 years! I am also a local seamstress and wig designer, who has made wigs and dance costumes for some of your favorite local drag performers! Some of my other achievements in drag include; Best Wig Designer 2023, Best Wig Designer 2024, and Miss Continental Colorado 2023!
One of my favorite things about Pride is seeing people come together to celebrate diversity and the LGBTQIA+ community! Pride is about reinforcing equal rights for all people!
AUGUST CELESTIAL - DRAG
August Celestial (they/them) is the exquisite clown of Denver. Originally hailing from Bloomington, IN, August has performed for over 7 years. During their career, they have performed for multiple Prides across Indiana, crowds of Anime Cons, and even in Wamego, Kansas. August combines their love of theatricality with their passion for service to their community. Drag is so much more than not a crime, Drag is mind-expanding, Drag can be life-changing, Drag is art, and art is for everyone. IG: August.Celestial
AUNDRIA SINCLAIR - DRAG
Aundria Sinclair has been performing in shows and doing pageants since the age of 19. Born and raised in West Texas, Aundria has had several bar, regional, and one state titles. A former Miss Gay West Texas USofA and more recently a forever Miss Gay Colorado United States, Aundria has been on the move making waves in the Denver Drag scene. Aundria would like to wish all of the contestants the best of luck tonight. Slay and then leave it on the stage.
MR. DUSTIN - DRAG
Mr. Dustin is a local trans man Drag King that has been performing all over the country for 7 years. Since starting Drag, Dustin has focused on advocating for his trans siblings as well as other Drag Kings from all over the scene. He is our former reigning Mr. Trans Colorado 2023 as well as a cancer survivor that is focused on advocating on safe spaces for other LGBTQIA+ community members.
LEXI SEXTON - DRAG
DEAN DAZZLE - DRAG
Dean Dazzle is a drag king from the Denver area! They love dad rock and making people laugh! When they’re not dazzling the stage they are helping people feel good in their own bodies with art thru tattooing! They love being a part of the Colorado queer community and strive to create a safe space for all!
BOOKS ARE AWESOME - AUTHOR SHOWCASE
We are a locally-owned Independent Bookstore located in Parker, Colorado. We cater to the needs of our local community in Douglas County, Colorado. www.BooksAreAwesome.org
BULLYING RECOVERY RESOURCE CENTER
CHEER COLORADO
CHEER Colorado is a volunteer-led nonprofit that combines adult cheerleading and creative philanthropy to positively impact and further strengthen the Colorado LGBTQIA+ community. Since our 2017 founding we have supported the community with over $116,000 in donations. www.CheerColorado.org
SISTER CASKARA
A co-founder of The Golden Nugget Sisters, Denver's chapter of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, now serving Colorado as a Wandering Queer Nun.
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence are an order of 21st century nuns dedicated to the promulgation of universal joy and the expiation of stigmatic guilt. Devoted to community service, promoting human rights, and respect for both diversity and spiritual enlightenment. When necessary, we use humor, wit, and wisdom to expose the forces of bigotry and guilt that chain the human spirit.
Sister CasKara has fundraised money to organizations like Parasol Patrol, Colorado Gives, Colorado Health Network, The Center on Colfax and The Matthew Shepard Foundation.
You can catch them at various drag shows around Denver, supporting local drag performers, at fashion shows and various events throughout the State of Colorado, supporting groups like Parasol Patrol, The Imperial Court of the Rocky Mountain Empire & more.
HARDBEAUTY - MOCKTAIL DEMO
Our mission is to empower people to rise and thrive beyond their circumstances. Everyday we serve those in challenging situations using a just, equitable, inclusive, trauma-informed and healing-centered approach. Our purpose is to bring hope, healing, and guided direction. HardBeauty.life
UN/DO MINDSET
At Un/Do Mindset we empower minds and transform lives by teaching universal mindset strategies to help individuals thrive at any life stage. www.UnDoMindset.com
WILL - TRIVIA
I’m Will Love. You may know my wife and I from hosting Trivia Night at Honnibrook! I’ve lived in Castle Rock for the last 6 years. Now that our 5 kids are all adults, we either hang out at the house with our 2 dogs, Finn and Lola or travel the world since it’s cheaper to do it with 2 versus 7. Allyship has always been important to me and became even more of a focus when our oldest first came out to us. In this climate, it’s important to be there for each other and stand up against hate. If you see me out in town don’t hesitate to come up and hug me. I hug EVERYONE!