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Colorado Springs PrideFest & Parade 2008
"Unmask Your True Colors"
Sunday, July 20th
Downtown Acacia Park
10:00-6:00p
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At Colorado Springs PrideFest, we have something for
everyone! |
Complete with our all-ages dance floor, beer garden and
live entertainment throughout the day, Colorado Springs
PrideFest is one of the Pikes Peak region’s most exciting
summer events. Whether you’re 21 or 81, PrideFest is the
place to get your groove on
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Fun for the entire family, PrideFest boasts a fun-filled
parade, food and beverages, vendors and educational
information, and even a safe space for kids to play,
including Uncle Wilber’s Water Fountain, Bounce House and
lots of bubble machines.
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And what would PrideFest be without honoring the
activists of yesterday and today!?! Whether you’re marching
in the parade, chanting in the streets, or watching the
PrideFest Rally, Colorado Springs PrideFest creates positive
visibility for the GLBT community, while providing a safe
space for our community to come out with pride and demand
equality!
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Colorado Springs PrideFest is the Proud Host of
Colorado’s Mass Same-Gender Wedding Service, Commitment
Ceremonies, Unions & Anniversary Celebrations! Each year
we invite couples to celebrate their commitments to one
another among friends, family and the entire community!
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SIGN UP FOR COLORADO SPRINGS PRIDEFEST TODAY! |
Vendors
Join more than 10,000 GLBT people and their supporters at
this fun-filled, summer event. Vendor registration fee is
just $225, and includes a complimentary parade permit.
Register today!
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Parade
Say it Loud, Say it Proud! Join thousands of activists,
allies and community supporters in this fun, annual
tradition as we march through downtown! Parade registration
is just $25! Register today!
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Businesses and Community Supporters – Here is the perfect
opportunity for you to support civil and social equality
while reaching more than 100,000 people through our
marketing packages! Check out our sponsorship opportunities
or contact
Ryan Acker for more details. |
Entertainers
Colorado Springs PrideFest is proud to host some of the best
and most eclectic entertainers in Colorado! If you’re
interested in showcasing your talents at Colorado Springs
PrideFest, email
us today!
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Colorado’s Mass Same-Gender Weddings, Commitment Ceremonies,
Unions & Anniversary Celebrations!
Join friends, family and community as we celebrate your
unions! Everyone is welcome! Registration is free! Email
Susan@ppglcc.org.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Are you interested in helping put together one the biggest
GLBT events in Colorado? To help volunteer the day of the
event, contact
Susan Osorio. If you would like to participate on the
PrideFest Planning Committee, please contact
Ryan Acker.
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Community Input
The Pride Center of Colorado Springs and the PrideFest
Committee continually strive to make Colorado Springs
PrideFest the very best. If you have suggestions or comments
you’d like to share, please email us:
pridefest@ppglcc.org. |
COLORADO SPRINGS PRIDEFEST WEEKEND EVENTS |
Mr. Ms. Miss Gay Pride Pageant 2008
Details Coming Soon!
Sunday, July 13th
PrideFest Week Kick-Off Reception
Presented by the Pride Center’s 2008 PrideFest
Committee
5:00-7:00 at the Avenue Bistro | 110 N Nevada Ave
(upstairs)
Monday-Thursday, July 14th-July 17th
PrideFest Parties throughout the week
Bijou Bar & Grill | Club Q | DJ’s Bar & Grill | The
Underground
Check ‘em out online!
Friday, July 18th
12: 00 (noon) 5th Annual Marriage Rights Demonstration
Presented by Pikes Peak Gay & Lesbian Community
Center
El Paso County Clerk’s Office | 200 S. Cascade Ave
Call (719) 471-4429 or
Ryan@yourpridecenter.org
All Night: Pride Weekend Kick-Off Parties
Bijou Bar & Grill |
(719) 473-5718 |
www.bijoubar.com
Club Q | (719) 570-1429 |
www.clubqonline.com
DJ’s Bar & Grill | (719)
473-2425 |
www.djsbarandgrill.com
The Underground | (719)
578-7771|
www.undergroundbars.com
Saturday, July 19th
1:00-5:00 | Family Fun Day & Ice Cream Social
Presented by the Pride Center’s 2008 PrideFest
Committee
At the Pride Center | 2508 E. Bijou Street
Fun for all Ages! (719) 471-4429
All Night: Pre-Pride Parties
Bijou Bar & Grill |
(719) 473-5718 |
www.bijoubar.com
Club Q | (719) 570-1429 |
www.clubqonline.com
DJ’s Bar & Grill | (719)
473-2425 |
www.djsbarandgrill.com
The Underground | (719)
578-7771|
www.undergroundbars.com
Sunday, July 20th
10-6 | Colorado Springs 18th Annual PrideFest &
Parade
Downtown Acacia Park | Parade, Beer Garden,
Kids’ Fun Zone, Great Food, Fabulous Vendors, Rally and Live
Entertainment throughout the day! Downtown Acacia Park!
Presented by Pikes Peak Gay & Lesbian
Community Center, Sponsored by: Heuberger
Motors, Southwest Airlines, OutFront Colorado, Colorado
Springs Independent, Wells Fargo and more!
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No matter your orientation,
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