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"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.
SF Pride marshals named
Longtime marriage equality advocates Molly McKay and Davina Kotulski were named grand marshals of this year’s San Francisco Pride Parade, officials announced Tuesday, May 5.
New Hope celebrates its Pride
New Hope Pride, hosted by New Hopes Celebrate, will feature a parade and a series of other activities and events from May 15-17.
Las Vegas Pride Festival 2009 - Part II :: May 2, 2009
During Pride weekend in Vegas, diversity was celebrated on Saturday at SNAPI’s Pride Festival 2009 where GLBT families, gay couples and singles came together (even with their straight friends!) for a great day of fun activities and drinks at the Clark County Government Center Amphitheater. EDGE has these great photos. Check ’em out!
Massachusetts Youth Pride :: 2009 Pride March & Festival
The 15th Annual Massachusetts Youth Pride celebrated under light rain showers that turned to sun, fun and fabulous performances on the Boston Common. Scores of gay youth and straight allies turned out to party the afternoon away. EDGE has the photos!
2009 Las Vegas Pride Parade, Part Two :: May 2, 2009
The 11th annual Gay Pride Parade, which marks the 26th anniversary of Pride in Vegas, marched down the famous city’s streets last Friday night. The parade started at 8 p.m. on West Charleston Boulevard and went all the way to Ogden Avenue. This year’s parade was considered one of the most glamorous ones with lots of colors, music and pride diversity at its best, created by the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community of Southern Nevada. EDGE was part of this Pride celebration. Here are the photos!