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2009 Los Angeles Gay Pride Parade
The 39th annual LA Pride Parade gathered thousands of people this year and featured lots of parade entries including floats, bands, performances, marching groups, proud parents and honored guests. The parade ran west along Santa Monica Blvd. from Crescent Heights to Robertson Blvds. EDGE has the pics!
Miss Gay Pride Pageant :: May 31, 2009
EDGE was at the RI Pride Committee’s Annual Miss Gay Pride Pageant at Club Gallery, just one of the many events leading up to this year’s Providence Pride Festival on June 19 -thru June 21. Congratulations to this year’s winner Seant?. Enjoy the fun pics!
Has the Recession Affected Pride Celebrations?
The recession has meant less money for vital services. So how has the crisis in cities affected funding for Pride celebrations? EDGE looks at a few locales.
Shanghai gay pride: the show goes on
A colourful show of drag queens dressed in Chinese opera costumes was one of the festivities that marked Shanghai’s gay pride Saturday, the first in China where homosexuality remains largely hidden.
The Newbie’s Guide to Boston Pride
Fresh out of the closet? New in town? Closeted Republican congressman looking to get your gay on far from the prying peepers of the buttoned-down Beltway? However you get to Boston Pride, it’s all good. But in the interest of helping you not make a complete ass of yourself while you join the city’s Pride festivities, check out our handy-dandy guide to some of the weekend’s most popular events.
Tel Aviv hosts gay pride parade
Israel’s annual gay pride parade kicked off Friday in Tel Aviv under a blazing sun.
Best of Gay Days & One Mighty Weekend 2009
Gay Days and One Mighty Weekend drew an estimated 150,000 into Orlando June 4-8. EDGE was there to bring you the hottest and best pics of 2009.
Israel minister opposes Gay Pride
Israel’s interior minister and chief rabbis called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday to call off Tel Aviv’s annual gay parade to keep the "abomination" away from children’s eyes.
Straight New Yorkers, public radio, show their Pride
WNYC, Straight Women in Support of Homos and even uptown gays have already begun to show their Pride this month.
Worcester Pride Tea- Dance :: June 7, 2009
Pride Celebrations continue to happen all across the U.S., in many cities and this past weekend, EDGE stopped by Worcester, Mass, to attend its Pride Tea- Dance. This kick off Pride event was held at Castellana’s, hosted by Kitty Litter from Providence RI and featured music by DJ’s Av8, Mike Electra, Tony T, Lisa and Patrick Allen. Here are the pics!
Pridelights 2009 :: June 9, 2009
Boston Pride lights up the Boston Center for the Arts each year with thousands of pink lights - but this year, rain chased the celebration into Club Cafe. That didn’t stop the party, of course. With Verna Turbulence and Keith Orr mastering the ceremony, performances by the city’s top drag queens, the Hat Sisters on hand to throw the light switch and Mayor Tom Menino in top form as he brought the crowd to its feet with a rousing speech, the party rocked on. We’re proud to have been a sponsor - here are the photos!
Alec Mapa, lesbians and hot athletes to headline Philly Pride
Philadelphia Gay Pride caps off days of festivities with its annual parade through Center City and subsequent festival at Penn’s Landing on June 14.
Queens Gay Pride :: June 7, 2009
Queens Gay Pride took place this past weekend on Sunday, June 7. This Pride celebration included the Queens Gay Parade starting on 89th Street and going all the way down to 75th Street and the Queens Pride festival which featured live performances and speeches from the local community . EDGE joined this Pride celebration. Check out the fun photos!
Shanghai kicks off China gay pride week
China’s first Gay Pride Week kicked off in Shanghai on Sunday, but without the customary street celebrations as organisers sought to maintain a low profile and steer clear of official approval.
Mr and Miss Capital Pride @ Town Danceboutique :: June 6, 2009
DC's official Pride kick off party was held at Town Danceboutique this past Saturday where the new Mr and Miss Capital Pride contest took place, Honoring Mr. Capital Pride '08 - Der'eon Noir and Miss Capital Pride '08 - Kristina Kelly. This special event produced by Cocker productions, featured music by DJ David Knapp. EDGE attended the Pride Pagent! Here are the shots!
Around 50,000 turn up at gay festival Europride in Zurich
Around 50,000 people turned out for the European gay and lesbian parade Europride’s annual festival in the Swiss city of Zurich on Saturday, organiser Michael Rueegg said.
Arizona couple in dispute with group over gay pride flag
Steven and Zeniff Vanderran say homophobia and ongoing disputes with their homeowners association are behind an order to remove a gay pride flag from their Queen Creek home.
Boston Pride Kicks Off
An estimated 500,000 people are expected to line the streets of Back Bay and the South End to watch the parade on June 13.
Europride gay festival expects 50,000 in Zurich
The European gay and lesbian parade Europride is expecting about 50,000 people for its annual festival in the Swiss city of Zurich on Friday and Saturday, but reportedly without Mr Switzerland.
Asbury Park to host 18th annual Jersey Pride
The Jersey Shore will turn even more gay this weekend with the 18th annual Jersey Pride in Asbury Park and surrounding towns.