Dear GayCalgary Readers,
You’re invited to join us for Pride Festival 2008! It’s almost that time of the year and the start of Pride Festival 2008 with the annual Pride Parade and Street Gala. Like last years’ festivities the Pride Parade will begin at 8 Ave & 8 St SW heading east into Stephen Ave Walk. The parade will end at Olympic Plaza to kick off the annual Street Gala, featuring numerous vendors, artisans, and food, as well as the Family Zone and the Beer Garden. There will be music all afternoon on the Energy 101.5 fm stage.
A record number of people attended and participated in last year’s Pride Parade and Street Gala, and we anticipate those numbers will continue to grow for this year. The Pride Festival plays a very important role in a rapidly growing city such as Calgary, through tourism, business and quality of life.
This is an opportunity for everyone to promote oneself and create public awareness within the community. It also enables us to build bridges and create partnerships with other organizations and businesses.
Official Pride Events:
• Butch Jamie (Film) – Wednesday June 04 @ 7:00pm - Plaza Theatre
• Lesbian Dance Party – Wednesday June 04 @ 9:00pm – 2:00am – Marquee Room/Uptown
• Haute Purse Suit (Pride) – Friday June 06 @ 10:00pm – 2:00am – Marquee Room/Uptown
• Military Ball – Saturday June 07 – Calgary Eagle
• Top Gun (free screening) - Saturday June 07 @ 11:30pm – The Uptown
• Pride Parade – Sunday June 08 @ 12:00pm – Stephen Avenue Walk
• Street Gala – Sunday June 08 @ 1:00pm – Olympic Plaza
• Soul Disco – Thursday June 12 @ 9:00pm – 2:00am – Marquee Room/Uptown
• Homo Hop - Friday, June 13 @ 6:00pm – 1:00am - Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Hall
• Pride Tribal Awards Party - Saturday, June 14 @ 6:00pm – Money Pennies
• Celebration 2008 - Saturday June 21 @ 8:00pm – 2:00am – Chinese Cultural Centre
• Celebration After Party - Saturday June 21 @ 3:00pm – 9:00am – The Warehouse
There is truly no other event in the city that unites and encourages all aspects of the community to come out and celebrate, the way that Pride does. We hope to see you all out this year!
For more information go online www.pridefestival.ca, or refer to the Official Pride Calgary Pride Guide in this month’s edition of GayCalgary and Edmonton Magazine.
Happy Pride,
Everyone @ Pride Calgary
