LGBTQ+ Community & Pride: Denver Pride and The Center on Colfax are rolling out PrideFest and a Pride Parade this weekend, with RTD detours and street closures around Cheesman Park and key bus routes. Public Health & Courts: A Denver court tossed a challenge to the city’s flavored tobacco ban, siding with the city’s authority to protect public health. Schools & Trans Rights: Jeffco Public Schools voted to pursue legal action against the U.S. Department of Education after an Office of Civil Rights investigation tied to transgender students and girls’ sports participation. Civic Safety & Guns: Two Colorado gun-safety laws take effect July 1, raising the ammunition purchase age to 21 and tightening rules on ghost guns. Culture & Community Spaces: City Park’s historic bandshell is set to rise again after an arson fire, with City Park Jazz continuing this summer. Local Politics: Denver advocates and councilmembers propose a “sanctuary-style” ordinance to shield transgender residents from federal restrictions on gender recognition and care. Education Leadership: Denver Superintendent Alex Marrero’s public-records email raises questions about board tensions as he weighs his next move. Weekend Picks: A Colorado-wide events roundup highlights Donkey Derby Days in Cripple Creek and other family-friendly festivals.