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Alegria Pride 2008 :: Photo Album
With massive air-conditioning ductwork snaking up the facade of Webster Hall from the street below, anyone on the outside could see that the scene inside the sold-out Alegria Pride 2008 would be Stygian-and it was: steamy hot, dark, and hard. With three deejays working three separate rooms and boyz from around the globe overflowing the labyrinthine dance floors, staircases, and hallways, Alegria Pride 2008 was a gargantuan affair-and a testament to producer Ric Sena’s bold vision in the face of Manhattan’s nightlife paroxysms. One thing’s for certain: Alegria’s got a new home.
Family Pride :: Ric Sena’s Sold-Out Alegria Pride 2008
With massive air-conditioning ductwork snaking up the facade of from the street below, anyone on the outside could see that the scene inside the sold-out Alegria Pride 2008 would be Stygian-and it was: steamy hot, dark, and hard. With three deejays working three separate rooms and boyz from around the globe overflowing the labyrinthine dance floors, staircases, and hallways, Alegria Pride 2008 was a gargantuan affair-and a testament to producer Ric Sena’s bold vision in the face of Manhattan’s nightlife paroxysms. One thing’s for certain: Alegria’s found a new home.
2008 Rhode Island Pride Parties :: Alley Cat, Dark Lady, Energy, Mirabar, Union & Eagle
Every year after the Rhode Island Pride Parade, the Providence clubs spin up a series of block parties that turn downcity into one big gay party. It took some effort, but we captured photos from all of them - check them out!
San Francisco Pride :: Pride in the Castro
Gay Pride in San Francisco means serious nightlife in the Castro - so we trolled Market Street to catch photos of those out partying. Check them out!
2008 Rhode Island Pride Parade
Rhode Island’s Gay Pride festivities peaked on Saturday night with New England’s only nighttime pride parade. The street party wound through downtown Providence riled on by a cheering gay community - EDGE has the photos!
Gay revelers celebrate pride, marriage rights
A lesbian motorcycle group dressed in bridal veils, wedding gowns and leather lent a matrimonial touch to San Francisco’s gay pride parade Sunday as revelers celebrated their newfound freedom to marry.
Marriage freedom is focus of SF gay pride parade
A lesbian motorcycle group dressed in bridal veils and wedding gowns lent a matrimonial touch to San Francisco’s gay pride parade Sunday as revelers celebrated their newfound freedom to marry.
Gay activists march in India’s gay pride parade
Men wore sparkling saris, women wore rainbow boas and hundreds of people chanted for gay rights in three Indian cities Sunday in the largest display of gay pride in the deeply conservative country where homosexual acts are illegal.
New York Pride :: 2008 Pride March
The weather was wild - but so was the 2008 New York Pride Parade! In between bouts of torrential downpour, a million-plus spectators enjoyed blazing sun, fabulous floats, and a New York first: the governor marched with us. EDGE has the photos!
Forget pink, Pride events go green
Green is the new color code for the city’s Pride events, as the various outdoor gatherings this weekend promote eco-friendly policies to lessen their impact on the environment.
The EDGE Guide to New York Pride Parties
From the parties to the after-parties, EDGE brings you the ultimate guide to doing New York Pride. We break it all down for you, so you can celebrate one of the world’s best pride celebration right!
WIU celebrates Gay Pride Month
Thirty-nine years ago, on June 27, 1969, a group of men rioted following a police raid on the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York City. Dubbed the Stonewall Riots, this event is considered to be the beginning of the modern gay rights movement, and the month of June is traditionally noted as Gay Pride Month across the U.S.
Trans March turns five
Now in its fifth year, the annual Trans March will kick off Pride weekend Friday night with what organizers expect will be its largest crowd yet. Attendance could number 10,000 marchers this year as several hot button issues have focused attention on concerns facing the transgender community.
Hit the Dyke March Sat.
The Dyke March takes place Saturday, June 28, celebrating 16 years of women-only space during the weekend of Pride Parade festivities.
Quiet Gay Pride march in Jerusalem
About 3,000 gays have marched through Jerusalem in their annual Gay Pride parade. The march was followed by a rally, both proceeding without incident.
Dyke March Chicago Moves to Pilsen
This year’s annual Dyke March is set for Pilsen on Saturday, a first in the March’s 12 year history. With the only two "official" gay neighborhoods in Chicago being on the North side, a break from the traditional Andersonville is not without controversy.
New York Pride :: Garden Party 25
It’s the premiere LGBT tasting event in the country, benefitting the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center of New York. This year the pier event celebrated both the 25th anniversary of the Center and the 25th Garden Party with more than 30 restaurants, an open bar and star-powered entertainment including the return of host Kate Clinton. Guests sampled dishes from the city’s best restaurants, visited booths from community organizations and enjoyed entertainment, while politicians greeted-and everyone enjoyed the open bars. EDGE has the photos!
Cuba gay-pride parade canceled at last minute
Cuba’s first gay-pride parade was abruptly canceled Wednesday, moments before it was to begin.
South Florida Pride 2008 :: Stonewall Street Festival
40,000 spectators came out to watch the nighttime parade at the Stonewall Street Festival Saturday night... and then they stayed through the drizzle to party on well into the morning. Check out the photos!
Charo-scura!
Alright, admit it. Somebody says "Charo!," and your mind’s eye conjures up bumping hips, pouting lips and "Cuchi-cuchi!" It’s okay. Charo knows. Charo understands. After 40 years in the entertainment industry, the lady has long ago made peace with being a showbiz sight gag - what comedienne Carole Cook would call the epitome of glitter and tits.