I am really looking forward to it. There are many events this weekend, I don't know if I will make it to all of them but here they are if you feel like joining us!
Friday June 27th -
from 6:00pm- 10:30pm Bryant Lake Block Party
BLB Presents the 4th Annual Uptown Pride Block Party
Featuring Tina Schlieske and full band, Venus DeMars and All the Pretty Horses, Rope Trick, Foxy Tann, Black Blondie, North Star Rollergirls, Dykes Do Drag and more!
from 8:00pm- 2:00am Twilight 2008 Pride event
Trocadero's nightclub 107 3rd avenue North Mpls Warehouse district
$10 cover 21+ Limited VIP admission $50 available at twilightgirl.com
Featuring DJ Shiek and Ajent Orange
Voted Best place to meet single lesbian women by City Pages!!
Saturday June 28th -
from 4:00pm- 10:00pm Pi Pride outdoor festival
Pi Bar and Restaurant 2532 south 25th Avenue
Admission is $5 at the door
Entertainment includes Maria Isa, Kysa Bong, Pussy Pirates, Mercury, Esme, Tough Tough Skin, Harsh Reality & Tina Shileske.
Sunday June 29th -
from 9:00am-?
from 9:00am-?
2008 Ashley Rukes GLBT Pride Parade
Pre-Parade Show at 9am
The 2008 Ashley Rukes GLBT Pride Parade will be held on Sunday, June 29, beginning at 11am along Hennepin Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis. According to public estimates, the Parade drew over 125,000 spectators in 2007, making it one of the largest parades in the Upper Midwest, and the largest in all of Minneapolis according to Mayor R.T. Rybak. Because of this popularity, it is recommended that you arrive early to find your parade viewing spot.
Pre-Parade Show at 9am
The 2008 Ashley Rukes GLBT Pride Parade will be held on Sunday, June 29, beginning at 11am along Hennepin Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis. According to public estimates, the Parade drew over 125,000 spectators in 2007, making it one of the largest parades in the Upper Midwest, and the largest in all of Minneapolis according to Mayor R.T. Rybak. Because of this popularity, it is recommended that you arrive early to find your parade viewing spot.
(Oh, and friends, look for us in the parade. I'll be there.)
Plus*****
2008 Pride Festival
Saturday & Sunday, June 28 & 29, 2008
Minneapolis' Loring Park will host the 36th annual Pride Festival on Saturday & Sunday, June 28 & 29.
Festival admission is free. Beer Garden admission is $5 per day and Headline Show tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the gate.
Festival Hours
Saturday, June 28 10am - 10pm
Sunday, June 29 10am - 6pm
Headline Show Saturday at 6pm
En Vogue, Deborah Cox to Headline Festival
We are very pleased to announce that En Vogue, Deborah Cox, DJ Red Richard and more will appear as part of thie year's Festival Headline Show on the evening of Saturday, June 28 in Loring Park. For details of this year's show, check out the Festival Headline Show page. Headline Show tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the gate. The Festival remains free to attend.
2008 Pride Festival
Saturday & Sunday, June 28 & 29, 2008
Minneapolis' Loring Park will host the 36th annual Pride Festival on Saturday & Sunday, June 28 & 29.
Festival admission is free. Beer Garden admission is $5 per day and Headline Show tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the gate.
Festival Hours
Saturday, June 28 10am - 10pm
Sunday, June 29 10am - 6pm
Headline Show Saturday at 6pm
En Vogue, Deborah Cox to Headline Festival
We are very pleased to announce that En Vogue, Deborah Cox, DJ Red Richard and more will appear as part of thie year's Festival Headline Show on the evening of Saturday, June 28 in Loring Park. For details of this year's show, check out the Festival Headline Show page. Headline Show tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the gate. The Festival remains free to attend.
okidoki.... gotta go, but you better show!!! Happy Pride everyone!
-Mackenzie
2 comments:
Definitely want to come along! My boyfriend's little sis is coming up for the event. I am gonna bring my camera.
yay!!
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