I was just wondering whether anyone is planning on attending any of the Pride Weekends. Maybe that would be a good excuse to do a small get together for GLBT FTers.

Visit philly...

www.pridefestamerica.com (http://www.pridefestamerica.com)

April 29th to May 5th.

Your's truly will be volunteering!

i second philly.

also, it's nice and early, before philly gets truly sweltering for the summer. and not, like, sweltering in a good way, sweltering in a "don't touch me, i need to lie in front of the fan" way.

LGBT Pride Scotland - on the fringes of civilisation - takes places this year on 22nd June in Glasgow (it alternates between Glasgow and Edinburgh).

More details at: http://www.pridescotland.org

Not sure I'll be in PHL for pride since will be there for almost a week later in May (18-23). I know PHL is miserable in the summer - lived there for 4 yrs in college.

YYZ!! Last weekend in June. Always towards July 1st/4th holidays... and is usually the largest gathering in North America.

GUY BETSY will be taking your drink orders now!

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by catwood:
Visit philly...

www.pridefestamerica.com (http://www.pridefestamerica.com)

April 29th to May 5th.

Your's truly will be volunteering!</font>

Are you going to be working the kissing booth again this year???

Just thought I'll resurrect my flag of Pride too. YVR's Pride Weekend is the first weekend in August and usually happens along side a few gay sporting events too.

The only time when we're blessed with amazing weather. Come join the fun!

London is the last saturday in June - 29th.

Cleveland Pride 2002 is Saturday, June 15.

http://www.clevelandpride.org/

I went to London Pride last year and thought it was great - the entertainment was top-notch. I hope to be make it again this year.

I'm also planning on Gay Disney - 1st weekend of June in Orlando.

CanadianGuy

Anyone for Charlotte May 4? I hear it's better than London...LOL

Anybody else going to the San Francisco Pride Weekend this year (6/29/02 - 06/30/02)?

I just got a fantastic deal on Priceline for the 4* Park Hyatt for Saturday and Sunday nights for only $45.00/night! It's located 3 blocks from the parade route, and has normal rates in AAA from $249-$340/night.

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Well, sadly, this will be the first time in four years that I have missed my hometown pride celebration here in Boston. Though it is for a noble reason...I am graduating! http://www.flyertalk.com/travel/fttravel_forum/smile.gif However, there is a chance that I may join in the festivities down in my soon-to-be new home of NYC.

I got the date for London wrong.. it is on the Sat 6th July (March + Event) see the following site: http://www.londonmardigras.com

come over and join us then !

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No parade in Rapid City, but we will have a pot luck BBQ leading into Leather Spirits bar night at TW's bar in Box Elder South Dakota, beginning at 1:00 P.M. on June 15th.

New York, June 29-30.

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by slumgoddess:
No parade in Rapid City, but we will have a pot luck BBQ leading into Leather Spirits bar night at TW's bar in Box Elder South Dakota, beginning at 1:00 P.M. on June 15th.</font>

C'mon, slumgodess, tell us more. http://www.flyertalk.com/travel/fttravel_forum/smile.gif

I shall probably make NYC Pride, and I have an eternal conflict with whether I go to DC pride or philly pride the same weekend. MOst likely I will end up in DC, more fun that way I think.

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by GK:
I got the date for London wrong.. it is on the Sat 6th July (March + Event) see the following site: http://www.londonmardigras.com

come over and join us then !</font>

If you are interested:


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Sorry, it is June 1st!



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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ILuvParis:
C'mon, slumgodess, tell us more. http://www.flyertalk.com/travel/fttravel_forum/smile.gif</font>


What do you want to know?

It ends up that I have to be in Boston for the entire week after Pride weekend (June 8/9), so it worked out perfectly with a Saturday night stay and everything... Details for Boston are at http://www.bostonpride.org/

Of course, since I'll be stationed somewhat permanently in SF this summer, I'll be attending that one as well...

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by slumgoddess:

What do you want to know?</font>

Well, is this an annual affair? How many people are expected? Is it a good time? Box Elder (great name) has a leather bar? Do y'all bring a dish to pass?

I guess I'm fascinated by "small town" events such as this and glad to know they're happening. I grew up in a small town and couldn't wait to escape to the big city, but the BBQ/picnic aspect makes me remember some great times and great food as a kid.

Anyone going to Portland, OR pride? It's June 15, 16th. If you're looking for accomodations, I got a room at the Sheraton Four Points on PriceLine for $35 per night. Nice location.

It will be nice to get out of the Vegas heat.

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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ILuvParis:
Well, is this an annual affair? How many people are expected? Is it a good time? Box Elder (great name) has a leather bar? Do y'all bring a dish to pass?

I guess I'm fascinated by "small town" events such as this and glad to know they're happening. I grew up in a small town and couldn't wait to escape to the big city, but the BBQ/picnic aspect makes me remember some great times and great food as a kid.</font>

Yes, it is the second annual pride picnic! Last year we had about 20-30 people, this year we are hoping for more. Yes, everyone brings a dish to pass and the bar supplies the burgers.

Since we are such a small community, TW's is a "family" bar. But it is the home bar of Leather Spirits, and we have a bar night once a month, appropriately themed, of course!

Box Elder is just down the interstate from Rapid City. About 5 miles from my house.

We are also working on a Pride Ride during the Sturgis Rally this year. Will post the details once I have them all worked out.