Pride Guide: THIS Weekend!

POSTED BY Sophie NeedelmanGoogle+ ON Jun 26th, 2012 IN Ask the ExpertGaycations | 0 COMMENTS
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Pride season is in full swing, with events and celebrations happening day in and day out. No matter where you are, there are sure to be festivities kicking off near by. Check out our Pride Guide for THIS weekend!

Albuquerque Pride

This year Albuquerque Pride will continue the tradition of celebrating PrideFest at Expo New Mexico. This allows continued collaboration with our local LGBT businesses, following the traditional parade route through Nob Hill, as well as easy access and increased space with a new venue lay out! Albuquerque Pride, Inc is proud and excited to include the community’s feedback in planning our celebration this year and are striving to meet the community’s needs.

Napa Valley Pride

Napa Valley will celebrate the contributions and diversity of its lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning/queer residents, their friends and families during Napa Valley LGBTQ Pride 2012. Organizers have planned more than 30 events between June 21 and July 4. Included among the events are two dances, movie screenings, performances, and more!

WorldPride

The eyes, ears and rainbows of the world will be on London in 2012 as they host WorldPride. What promises to be an event on a truly mammoth scale, it (WorldPride) will be held between two other significant celebrations - The Queens Diamond Jubilee and the Olympic Games. London’s WorldPride in 2012 is expected to attract over one million visitors. The two week festivities will most likely take place from 23 June to 8 July 2012, with the main parade held on 7 July.

Dublin Pride

The Dublin LGBTQ Pride Festival is an annual series of events which celebrates lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) life in Dublin, Ireland. It is the largest LGBTQ pride festival in the Republic of Ireland. The festival culminates in a pride parade which is held in June. The event has grown from a one-day event in 1983 to a ten-day festival celebrating LGBT culture in Ireland with an expanded arts, social and cultural content.

St. Pete Pride

Welcome to the Tenth Annual St. Pete Pride Street Festival and Promenade, which will take place on Saturday, June 30th!! Our diverse LGBT community, including our allies, local politicians and businesses enjoy a fun-filled day packed with food, sun, dancing and enjoying community each year in the Grand Central District of St. Petersburg along Central Avenue between 21st and 28th Streets. Now in its 10th year, St. Pete Pride celebrates with Carnivale! Attendance estimates are 90,000-100,000 for the 2012 St. Pete Pride, celebrating 10 years of Pride in Paradise.

Gay Pride Madrid

Madrid gay pride is the biggest gay pride in Spain and one of the biggest in Europe, attracting around 1 million people over the seven days of pride. It all starts with a huge party in Chueca district, there is a large stage with international acts and DJs. This area of town will play host to a lot of the parties throughout the event. The main Gay Pride parade this year, will be held on Saturday 30th of June, and is the highlight of Madrid gay pride. The centre of Madrid literally comes to a standstill as a million people line the streets to watch the parade. All of the clubs and bars have their own parties and special nights.

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