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Rhode Island Pride Parade :: June 20, 2009
As the parade was forming up, it started raining. Did that deter anyone? No way! While the pictures may have a few rain drops on them, the fun, the Pride and the crowds were on display for all to see. Enjoy EDGE’s record of the fabulousness that is New England’s only night time Pride parade!
Jerusalem hosts gay pride parade
A heavy police presence was deployed in Jerusalem’s streets ahead of the city’s annual gay pride parade.
Pride, Bal’mer Style
The 34th Annual Baltimore Pride dodged the bad weather bullet, and was a great celebration.
Cleve Jones to co-marshal NYC Pride parade
Long-time activist Cleve Jones, who interned with assassinated San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk in the 1970s, spoke with EDGE about the purpose of Pride, his call for a March on Washington and how he feels equality for LGBT Americans can be achieved-at the federal level.
Forever Phyllis! - talking to Cloris Leachman
In a six-decade career, Cloris Leachman has won an Oscar, a record nine Emmys, and a Golden Globe. Recently her autobiography, Cloris (Kensington, $24), co-authored with ex-husband and best friend George Englund, is out. She’s launched a clothing line for mature women. And she became a sensation on Dancing With the Stars. This weekend she’s the Grand Marshall of the SF Pride Parade. Read what the always outspoken Leachman has to say.
RI Pride Festival :: June 20, 2009
With the theme of "Paint the Town Proud - Create, Act, Inspire" the RI Pride Committee held the 33rd Annual Pride Festival at Station Park in Providence. Thousands came out to visit the vendors, walk the dog, and enjoy the acts on the main stage. The day ended on a high note with Debra Gibson giving a full performance for the crowds as the sun set. EDGE was there to capture all the fun for you!
Stonewall Pride Parade 2009 :: June 20, 2009
Stonewall Pride of Greater Fort Lauderdale held the 2009 Stonewall Pride Parade on Saturday, June 20. This year marked the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, recognized as the catalyst for the modern gay rights movement and everyone was invited to honor this historic event during this parade. EDGE captured this historic celebration! Here are the proud pics!
Chris Harris Brings Deborah Cox to Providence :: June 19, 2009
Chris Harris returned to Providence to help the RI Pride Committee with a fund raising party the opening night of the 33rd Pride Festival Weekend at Lupo’s, and to turn up the heat he brought Deborah Cox who gave a wonderful live performance that had her fans singing along with their favorites tunes. EDGE was there and lets you see what happened behind, on and in front of the stage!
Folsom Street East :: June 21, 2009
Folsom Street East, New York’s s/m-leather-fetish themed street festival, took place this past Sunday over Leather Pride Weekend and drew nearly 10,000 visitors. This leather event included performances from feature Billboard Top Ten recording artist Sylvia Tosun, as well as Peppermint, Reina, Miss Guy, the Johns, The Imperial Court of New York, Noa Tylo, Trai La Trash and Fredrick Ford. Check out the EDGE shots from FSE ’09!
RI Pride VIP Party :: June 19, 2009
The 33 Pride Festival Weekend opened with the 2nd Annual VIP Party for the Volunteers, Supporters and Donors who make the Pride Festival possible. A highlight of the evening was the first ever lighting of the RI Statehouse in the colors of the Rainbow! EDGE was there and got the photos of this historic night for you to enjoy.
SVEDKA Pride Party
Where was the coolest place to hang between the Pride Parade and the block parties? The SVEDKA Vodka party, co-sponsored by EDGE, at DaVinci’s Restaurant on Columbus Avenue. See who came by...
Stonewall Inn goes retro
The Stonewall Inn has come a long way since being ground zero for the gay civil rights movement 40 years ago. Now it looks to the future by reimagining the past.
Stonewall today :: the fight goes on...
40 years after Stonewall, there are still plenty of things to fight for. Just because we’re celebrating a milestone in fighting for our equality doesn’t mean it’s time to rest on our laurels. Many gay Americans still can’t get married, serve in the military, adopt children and enjoy freedom from employment discrimination. While throwing bricks, bottles and parking meters won’t work now like it did at Stonewall, you can do plenty of good with less violent means like these.
The 26th Annual Garden Party :: June 22, 2009
Remember that childhood dream of being locked in the grocery store-and nothing to do but eat your way through the aisles all night long? Transfer that dream to Pier 54 in Manhattan on the Monday night of Pride Week-and you’ve got the Center’s Garden Party.
The 26th Annual Garden Party
Remember that childhood dream of being locked in the grocery store-and nothing to do but eat your way through the aisles all night long? Transfer that dream to Pier 54 in Manhattan on the Monday night of Pride Week-and you’ve got the Center’s Garden Party.
10 Pride Fun Facts
Here are some fun figures about how pride is celebrated here in New York and around the world.
Chicago’s Pride Weekend Has Something for Everyone
Pride in Chicago means a Dyke March, a Backlot Bash and whole lot of partying in Boystown and beyond.
Circuit Festival Takes Back On Barcelona this August
Circuit Festival is back and here to stay. Winner of the 2008 EDGE Award for Best International Party Weekend, Europe’s hottest Gay & Lesbian event will take place in Barcelona from August 1st to 9th, ready to make a difference on the scene.
NYC Pride Rally 2009
So much talent and passion: that’s what marks the NYC Pride Rally, the official kick-off to NYC Pride Week. Even in the middle of a drizzly Manhattan Saturday afternoon, what becomes increasingly remarkable about the cavalcade of talent, speakers, and performers parading across the stage at Bryant Park is how incredibly gifted we are as a community.
NYC Pride Rally :: June 20, 2009
So much talent and passion: that's what marks the NYC Pride Rally, the official kick-off to NYC Pride Week. Even in the middle of a drizzly Manhattan Saturday afternoon, what becomes increasingly remarkable about the cavalcade of talent, speakers, and performers parading across the stage at Bryant Park is how incredibly gifted we are as a community.