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Celebrating Pride and Community with Jan Kratzer of LoDough Bakery

Jan Kratzer, a culinary school graduate from Austria, began with craft cocktails but returned to his love for food, founding LoDough Bakery. Reflecting Dairy Block’s spirit of inclusivity, vibrant celebrations, and community support, whether you’re here for the delicious baked goods or the colorful events, Dairy Block is a place where everyone is welcome and celebrated.

Q: Can you share how LoDough Bakery reflects your personal values or mission as an LGBTQ+ entrepreneur?

A: We take immense pride in our craft, show deep respect for one another, and spread love to everyone. My mission is to create an environment where both my team and our customers feel loved and respected, regardless of who they are or where they come from.

Q: If there’s one message, you’d like to tell Diry Block visitors, what would it be?

A: I encourage anyone walking down our Alley is to take a moment and absorb your surroundings. If you look around, you can see many details on the walls, the floors, and every person that passes you. Our micro-district is filled with vibrant colors. I hope you can see yourself in them.

Q: Can you share how LoDough Bakery celebrates Pride?

A: Pride allows us to showcase our love for baking through vibrant colors. This year, we are introducing Individual Unicorn Cakes, Rainbow Croissants, and various other rainbow-themed pastries and bread.

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Blanchard Family Wines

@blanchardwine Pride Flight

Blanchard Family Wines will be featuring a signature Pride Flight, sparkling wine with three cotton candy flavors and a macaron to finish! $30 per person and the whole month of June!

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LoDough Bakery

@lodough_bakery Pride Pastries

Enjoy Unicorn Cakes, Rainbow Croissants, and various other rainbow-themed pastries and bread from LoDough Bakery. Each purchase will donate to One Colorado, the state’s leading advocacy organization dedicated to advancing equality for queer Coloradans and their families.

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Kachina Cantina

@kachinadenver Glitter-ita

The Gllitter-ita is back at Kachina Cantina! Crafted with organic butterfly tea infused tequila, agave syrup & lime, and served with a glitter rim. For each cocktail sold, $1 will be donated to the Transgender Center of the Rockies.

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Poka Lola Social Club

@pokalolasocialclub "PS Love Is Love" Cocktail

Starting in June, Poka Lola is launching a new summer menu and donating $1 from every "PS Love Is Love" cocktail to the Transgender Center of the Rockies.

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Denver Milk Market

@denvermilkmarket Drag Bingo, Youth Friendly Pride Show, and more!

Celebrate Pride at Denver Milk Market with a variety of events! Catch Drag Queen Bingo for all ages on June 16, test your Drag Race knowledge on June 20, and enjoy a drag revue or bottomless mimosa bingo brunch later in the month. They’re also capping things off with Pop Diva Karaoke on June 26.

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Blockwide Pride at Dairy Block Saturday, June 22 | 11 am - 2 pm

Head to The Alley for an exciting Dairy Block drag show featuring six of Denver’s top queens: our host Jazmine James, Brittany Michaels, Daniella DeCoteau, Mirage Delamor, Muni Tox, and Star Kirkland.

Capture the moment in a vintage VW Bus photo booth and commemorate the day with a hand-poked Pride-themed tattoo. Enjoy special cocktails, queer art, and more in the vibrant alley! This event is free and open to the public.

But the celebration doesn’t stop there! Throughout Dairy Block, you’ll find a host of activations, including live music performances, and interactive art installations. Indulge in delicious treats from LoDough Bakery and other local vendors, all while soaking in the joyful atmosphere.

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