community
Rites of spRing…Rights foR All
—LONG BEACH PRIDE 2009
by lance perkins
Fresh ocean breezes, sunny landscapes and exposed svelte skin as far as the festival: the “Main Gate” on Shoreline Drive south of Ocean, “Pine Gate” on Shore-
wandering eye can see…No, you’re not trapped in a trite beer commercial. You line Drive at Shoreline Village and “Linden Gate” at the Convention Center parking
must be on the site of the 2009 LGBT Long Beach Pride Festival! Picture it: You and lot. But beware! Tickets are not sold along the parade route or on the streets, so
more than 80,000 proud partiers showing the world our true numbers on May you must purchase your tickets at the gate or online at
www.longbeachpride.org.
16 and 17. As the third largest Gay Pride Parade and Festival in the country, this Learn a thing or two from those before you: wear generous dollops of sunscreen
two-day sensory deluge will fill up Shoreline Drive in Long Beach from Alamitos and bring cash for those yummy munchies and thirst quenchers.
to Pine Avenue. More elaborate and colorful than ever, the parade begins Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
This year’s theme—“Your Rights, Our Rights, Equal Rights”—shouts our collec- and booms down from Ocean & Temple Ave. west to Alamitos. Parking can be a
tive aims clearly. The Parade Grand Marshals are Robin Tyler & Dianne Olson— challenge and it is suggested that you arrive a few hours early to beat the crowds,
committed partners of over 15 years who are instrumental in the grassroots get situated and familiarize yourself with the layout.
movement of the gay civil rights fight. A guaranteed reserved parking spot (strongly recommended!) can be pur-
Revered as a same-sex marriage advocate and a civil rights leader, San Francisco chased in advance for only $6.00 online at
https://www.thepermitstore.com/lb/
Mayor Gavin Newsom is Political Grand Marshal. John Morris is the Bridge Builder event/. The extra time you have before the start of the parade can be enjoyed by
Grand Marshal, the Rev. Sunshine Daye is Female Community Grand Marshal and a lovely morning stroll down the parade route taking in the colors and making
Todd Turley is Male Community Grand Marshal. new friends. Do stop by Parade Central on Cherry Ave. and Ocean Blvd. for a pre-
On May 16 and 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., expect to see Shoreline Drive parade party, entertainment, exclusive Long Beach Pride merchandise and other
transformed into a multi-hued sea of understanding and equality—not to men- great giveaways!
tion a temptation for all of your senses! Hop from genre to distinct genre on the Some of the residents along the parade route are kind enough to host simulta-
seven large dance areas where you’ll find the hottest guys and gals. The only neous Pride parties and make an unbeatable vantage point for the 200+ amazing
attitude you’ll find here will be a fun, laid back and friendly one that sets the Long floats, marching groups and dancers showcasing the pride and the general spirit
Beach scene apart from all the rest! of the local community. The only thing better than watching the parade is being
This year’s main stage features live music by the unmistakable Smash Mouth. a part of it! Volunteer and add your signature flair to one of the largest Pride cel-
But hey now all-star! Before you get your game on and go play, make sure to check ebrations in the nation! For more than a decade now, L.B.L.G.P., Inc. has grown to
out the rest of the exciting line-up, which includes the hilarious Alec Mapa, Sara become a large philanthropic organization that has granted over $500,000 in the
Bareilles, Kat DeLuna, Jazmine Sullivan, Guy B, The Dollyrots, Dian Katz, Carlease, past five years and nearly $1 million since its inception. Its mission is “…to engage
Christine O’Leary, Ari Gold, “Cher vs Madonna” Chad Michaels and Venus D-Lite of in and support bridge-building activities that educate, encourage and celebrate
The Dream Girls Revue. LGBT inclusion and pride.” Call 562.987.9191 or visit
www.longbeachpride.org for
Admission to this animal house is $20 each day with three entrances into the more information.
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