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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.
"In Recognition of Gay and Lesbian Pride Month 2009"
Forty years ago this month, the gay rights movement began with the Stonewall riots in New York City, as gays and lesbians demanded an end to the persecution they had long endured. Now, after decades of hard work, the fight has grown into a global movement to achieve a world in which all people live free from violence and fear, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
A Proclamation by the President of the United States on Gay Pride Month
Forty years ago, patrons and supporters of the Stonewall Inn in New York City resisted police harassment that had become all too common for members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. Out of this resistance, the LGBT rights movement in America was born. During LGBT Pride Month, we commemorate the events of June 1969 and commit to achieving equal justice under law for LGBT Americans.
Gay Day at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Event Goes On In 2009: Two Florida Charities to Benefit
The yearly magical event at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park during the Gay Days at Disney celebration in Orlando, Florida will go on as usual this year on Friday night (June 5th). A portion of the proceeds will go to two Florida charities: Broward House and Hope and Help Center.
UPDATED: The 2009 EDGE Guide to New York Pride Parties
So it’s summer-in the City-and you’re about to take a bite out of the Apple for the BIGGEST Pride celebration of them all. What to do, where to start? Where to go, what to wear? Fear not, intrepid Pride-goers, we’re here to take you on the most phantasmagoric journey through NYC Pride. Whether you’re a local celebutante ready for your close-up or a NYC Pride pioneer, here’s the skinny on what’s happening and where-with a healthy portion of why it’s ALL good for you. Swallow big: this is the 40th anniversary of Stonewall and everything gay in NYC has plenty to celebrate (and not only that recent survey about NYC being the city with the most tops...). Dig in, Pride babies; it’s all here for the sharing.
Capital Pride line-up announced
Dyana Mason, executive director of Capital Pride, announced that this year’s headliner at the Sunday, June 14, Capital Pride Festival will be RuPaul.
The 10th Annual Goddess Show :: May 16, 2009
The 33rd Pride Season in Providence got started off with the 10th Annual Goddess Show, the biggest collection of Lesbian musicians in Rhode Island. EDGE was there to catch the hard rockers, the folk singers, the pole dancers, burlesque strippers and belly dancers for you to enjoy!
One Mighty Weekend: An Update on Orlando’s Epic Gay Days
On June 5-8, the epic One Mighty Weekend, winner of EDGE’s coveted Best National Party award, kicks off Pride Month in Orlando. However, rumors have been buzzing about changes in venues, competitive events, and the future of the weekend. What’s really changing? Is it going to be as good as year’s past? Will the economy play a role? EDGE has the scoop.
RuPaul to headline Capital Pride
RuPaul will close out the annual Capital Pride on June 14.
Long Beach celebrates Pride
Long Beach honored Gavin Newsom and a pioneering same-sex couple--plus a Latin diva.
Long Beach Pride :: May 17, 2009
Long Beach celebrated its 26th LBGT Pride this past weekend - including the Festival on Saturday and the Long Beach Pride Parade on Sunday. The event drew thousands of participants and of course EDGE was on the scene - here are the pics!
Moscow police violently break up gay pride rally
Moscow police violently broke up gay rights demonstrations Saturday, detaining more than 20 protesters who denounced what they called Russian homophobia hours before the finals of a major international pop music competition.
Latvia’s Riga city council bans gay parade
Authorities in the Latvian capital of Riga say security concerns have caused them to reverse a decision to allow a gay parade this Saturday.
WorldPride Chair condemns Riga for Baltic Pride ban
Paul Birrell, Chair of WorldPride, has expressed outrage at preparations the city of Riga, Latvia is making to ban Baltic Pride this weekend.
From near and far, LGBT youth build community at Youth Pride
As Raquel Blake, the fabulous drag queen who emceed the 15th annual Massachusetts Youth Pride festival, took to the stage May 9 to kick off the day’s festivities at the Parkman Bandstand on Boston Common, the clouds that hung ominously in the air for much of the morning let loose a light rain shower. All around the bandstand umbrellas began popping up throughout the crowd, but the estimated 4000 to 5000 attendees mostly stayed put, willing to brave the rain to celebrate Youth Pride. Said Blake, "It’s a little cloudy, but I think we can manage to put a little rainbow up in the sky, can’t we?" Judging from the cheers that rang out from the crowd it was clear that most everyone agreed.
Pride’s Pink Saturday faces major changes
Pink Saturday, one of the city’s premier Pride events, could be drastically changed this year in order to help cover the costs of producing the party and raising more money for LGBT charities.