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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.
2009 Philadelphia Gay Pride Parade - Part II :: June 14, 2009
From the Parade to the Festival, fun was to be had by all during this Pride celebration. EDGE captured more of this great pride event on this part II of the 2009 Philadelphia Gay Pride Parade! Check out these pics!
Underbar :: Pride Weekend
DJ Nina Flowers, the runner-up in RuPaul’s Drag Race, can draw a crowd, as evidenced by the turn-away business she did at Underbar and its sister Club Pearl to close out Boston Pride. Nina’s fans crowded the stage, while virtually everyone else danced. See who was there.
A Few Reasons to be Proud in Vancouver
As EDGE writer Robert Israel discovered, Vancouver is making ready for their annual Pride festivities amidst frenzied plans for the Winter Olympics in 2010.
Pride @ EPIC :: June 13, 2009
It all ended at the Roxy, where Chris Harris/Rafael Sanchez' weekly EPIC party took on a gay pride theme and rocked the Theatre District well past curfew. It seemed all of gay Boston was jammed in - and so were we. Check out the photos!
2009 Philadelphia Gay Pride Festival :: June 14, 2009
The Philadelphia gay pride parade ended right at Penn’s Landing, where the annual pride festival was in full swing. Thousands crammed onto the plaza, where entertainment, food, shopping and dancing were the order of the day. EDGE was on hand to snap pics - here they are!
Capital Pride delivers on all fronts
This year’s Capital Pride offered more than a week of savoring. The city was gayer than ever, with upwards of 250,000 people attending Sunday’s festival on Pennsylvania Avenue.
2009 Boston Gay Rights Fund Block Party :: June 13, 2009
What’s Boston Pride without a block of Chandler Street turned into one crazy dance party? Such was the case this year when thousands crowded onto a football field-sized area for hot music and hot men. EDGE was there - and we shot over 150 photos. [Updated with new pics!]
Gay marriage sponsor to serve as Maine grand marshal
The state senator who sponsored Maine’s gay marriage law will serve a prominent role in Southern Maine Pride this weekend.
Pride - Buzz Night @ Providence Eagle :: June 6, 2009
Pride events continued on this Saturday night with Buzz Night at the Providence Eagle. For donations to RI Pride the donor received a custom buzz cut. It was a fun night for everyone. EDGE was there - Here are the pics!
Lube Wrestling fund raiser @ Club 727 :: June 5, 2009
The 6th Annual Lube Wrestling fund raiser for the RI Pride Festival was held this year at the brand new Club 727 on Cranston Street in Providence. EDGE was there and joined in the fun when the hostess Jacqueline DiMera accepted a challenge: when $1000 was raised she got in the pool to wrestle Angel, and won! Enjoy the pictures, we enjoyed the evening!
Club Cafe :: Pride Weekend 2009
The boys were out this Pride Weekend. It was inevitable that they’d turn up at Club Cafe. Here are some photos.
2009 Philadelphia Gay Pride Parade
The Philly gay community marched right through the center of town in colorful gay pride style Sunday, shutting down the religious right protesters and charging right to Penn’s Landing. EDGE was on hand - we’ve got hundreds of photos!