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MORE PRIDE
not even an awareness of what transgender was. It makes me proud to have played at least a small part in helping our world change, so that our youth today have less of a struggle to be their authentic selves and have a better chance to live in a safe and supportive world. This is what we fight for and this is how it should be for everyone.”
San Diego Pride Parade San Diego has the distinction of being the fourth largest
Pride march in the country, which only goes to show how much we love a gay parade! Typically, the crowds top out at over 100,000 for the single day event and feature elected officials, community groups, military service members, first responders and offer significant media participation. The parade takes place on Saturday, July 18, stepping off at Normal Street and University Avenue starting at 11 a.m. There will be eight different reviewing stands, including a handicap accessible reviewing stand with ASL interpreters, shaded stands for seniors and bilingual reviewing stands. This year’s Grand Marshal for the Parade is the entire
Trans Community, about the significance of its meaning, Connor Maddocks opined further. “Having our entire com- munity named as Grand Marshals of Pride says a lot about how far our community has come. In the past, trans people were not always recognized as being part of the greater community and now Pride has honored all of us this way. Pride is about celebrating all of us—unique and special and proud. Finally it feels like ‘all of us,’ means just that.” In 2011, San Diego became the first city in the nation to
have a contingent specifically for service members and veterans. For 2015, the tradition continues; all members of the United States armed forces, members of allied forces and family members join the Pride Parade Military Con- tingent. In another first and as a special new treat for 2015, the Pride Parade will feature The Pride Youth Marching Band, with more than 100 young, local musicians from across the region. It’s part of a volunteer program designed to foster character development and leadership in LGBTQ- identified youth.
The Pride Music Festival Like we said, there are a lot of changes to 2015’s Pride
celebration and the Pride Music Festival has undergone its share of entertainment upgrades. Pride Executive Direc- tor, Stephen Whitburn had this to say about what Pride is
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hoping to create, “There are two primary goals. One is to create a space for everybody to celebrate who they are and to celebrate each other; it’s a massive party for all people who believe in equality. The other goal is to raise proceeds that we can give back in the form of grants to community- serving organizations. In addition to the performance stages, Pride Music Festival features an open-air art gallery, food vendors, craft beers, spirits and more than 200 exhibi- tor booths offering information, services and products.” This year, the festival takes placeSaturday and Sunday,
July 18 and 19, at Marsden Point in Balboa Park, with multiple stages of entertainment, including theStonewall Main Stage presented by Harrah’s, the Euphoria Dance Garden presented by Bud Light, Mundo Latino, The Movement: Hip Hop and SHE-FEST, with more than 150 musicians, bands, comedy and dance performers—in total there are over 100 featured entertainers. Other festival highlights include; multiple beverage gardens, a Cool Zone for those 55+, theLeather Realm,Art of Pride (LGBT local artists),Youth Zone,Children’s Garden,HIV testing, aShe-Power Health & Wellness Zone and theAccessibil- ity Booth and Deaf Zone. Whitburn continued, offering the following about what
the changes are, “The Pride Music Festival, is an updated name, for the event that has always been San Diego’s big- gest music festival celebrating diversity and equality. We’ve also updated our entertainment philosophy. In the past, our headliners were often performers best known for hits in the ‘80s and ‘90s. This year, our entire lineup consists of current artists on five electronic and live stages.” He con- tinued, “They include dance, pop, hip-hop, Latin and other acts includingMary Lambert (“Same Love,” “She Keeps Me Warm”)Taryn Manning andRuby Rose (Orange Is the New Black),Emma Hewitt, Late Night Alumni, Pierce Fulton, Big Freedia, Rocio Banquells and dozens more. And, as a special treat, Carmen Electra will host the Main Stage on Saturday.” 2015 promises to be an event-filled weekend at Marsden
Point in Balboa Park, at a bargain price: Two-day General Admission tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the gate. If you want “superstar” access, two-day VIP tickets are $120 in advance or $150 at the gate. For a complete lineup of all this year’s performers and more information, or to purchase your festival tickets, go
tosdpride.org/festival.
Furrageous San Diego Gay Pride
Saturday, July 18 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Numbers
GOOD GOOD
San Diego Pride Party Saturday, July 18
from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Park & Rec
(formerly Bourbon Street)
SUNDAY FUNDAY Grand Opening
New Beer Garden Sunday, July 19
at The Hole in the Wall
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