Pride
Target’s Pride Sponsorship: When Does Money Become Tainted?
Target’s sponsorship of 3 Pride groups and its support of an anti-gay politician brings up the queasy balance of the need for money to put on these now-giant celebrations and whether accepting such gifts marks tacit approval of such corporate policies.
Next Magazine Pride Party :: June 17, 2011
The Pride celebrations start on different dates but most would agree that the real kick-off to this amazing week of festivities is the Next magazine Pride party. Held at the plush W hotel in midtown with DJ Johnny Dynell spinning and the usual open bar with tons of great giveaways, this party put us all in happy Pride mode.
Stonewall Street Festival and Parade :: June 19, 2011
The highlight of Fort Lauderdale’s Pride week is the Stonewall Street Festival and Parade. Named after the famous NYC riots that initiated the gay rights movement, this parade is still a celebration of our human rights in today’s society, HIV/AIDS awareness and diversity. This famous Pride event starts with a street festival early in the afternoon, followed by the parade and club dancing on the closed down Wilton Manors’ drive. This year’s event brought over 25 thousand people who celebrated gay pride in Ft. Lauderdale. EDGE joined this big party, here are the pics!
2011 NY Pride Rally :: June 18, 2011
SummerStage in Central Park is the venue that hosts the Pride Rally that officially kicks-off the celebrations in NYC. Ross Matthews, of late night TV with his sharp and witty humor hosted the event together with fellow comedian Christine O’Leary. There was a bit of everything: The sensational Oh Land, a performance by the cast of Priscilla, a number by The Imperial Court of New York, The Lavender Light Gospel chorus, the hilarious Adam Sank and also an amazingly moving speech by Damian Furtch among others.
Seattle’s Space Needle to Fly Pride Flag
LGBT Seattleites once again have cause to celebrate during this Pride week after the iconic Space Needle agreed to once again fly the Pride flag.
Ladies... The Rapture Arrives for NYC Pride
This year’s Rapture of the River signals the party to end all parties - an erotic fantasy delivered courtesy of Juicy Pink Box’s Jincey Lumpkin and guaranteed to thrill the ladies gathered for a hot, wet event!
Bondi Beach :: Bringing Aussie Pride Stateside
Surf’s Up! The biggest Pride bash of the season is coming to NYC’s shore - FV Events along with Josh Wood and Jared Needle present Australia’s Bondi Beach at Governors Island with none other than Olivia Newton-John live!
Miss Alibi’s Turnabout Pageant :: June 13, 2011
Alibi started the pride celebrations with its annual Miss Alibi’s Turnabout Pageant. This fun event turns the staff members into drag queens who perform their favorite songs for the title. EDGE was on site and captured these great shots at the red carpet and during the show!
EPIC @ House of Blues ::June 11, 2011
Epic @ the House of Blues returned on Pride Saturday with the biggest party in town - EDGE was in the house!
2011 Key West Pride Week :: June 8-12, 2011
Key West Pride Week featured events held at Aqua Nightclub, the Bourbon Street Complex, the 801 Bourbon Bar and Pearl’s Rainbow, plus a fantastic Pride Parade down Duval Street. EDGE as always has all of the pictures.
2011 Capital Pride Festival :: June 12, 2011
The weather was hot and humid and then cool and wet, but it didn't matter to the folks that came downtown to celebrate. With an entertainment line up that cumulated with legendary Jennifer Holiday on the main stage there was plenty for everyone to njoy all day long.
2011 Philadelphia Pride Parade :: June 12, 2011
The 2011 Philly Gay Pride Parade kept the city entertained as it proceeded down Market St. to Penn’s Landing; with over 100 participants, we scored plenty of fun, colorful photos. Check them out!
2011 Philadelphia Pride Festival :: June 12, 2011
The 2011 Philadelphia Pride Festival at Penn’s Landing featured performances on the main stage from Cheer New York, The Flaggots, Members of the Attic Youth, GALAEI and Commediane Aisha Tyler. EDGE was in the house - here are the photos!
Triumph Pride :: June 12, 2011
Philly’s hottest Pride Event featured performances by Larry E’s Mega Men, Oh My Josh, The Dragapalooza Divas, Ms. Brittany Lynn and and Pretty Poison’s Jade Starling. Jade performed her new single "8 Dazeand also shot live footage for her new music video!
Philadelphia Pride Night :: June 12, 2011
As the day drew to a close on Pride 2011, local bars in the Gayborhood kept the festivities still rolling. From live performances at Tabu to electricity on the dance floors at both iCandy and Woody’s, the fun went on to the wee hours and EDGE was there to capture it all!
Thousands Turn Out for Key West Pride
Conchs (those from Key West) mingled among tourists from the mainland and beyond at the island’s annual Pride festivities from June 8-12.
2011 Brooklyn Pride :: June 11, 2001
It was a rainy day in NYC, but that didn’t stop the Brooklyn Pride celebration! It was a colorful, fun affair for the multicultural Brooklyn gay community. EDGE was on the scene!
Town Danceboutique :: June 11, 2011
After the 2011 Capital Pride Parade was over, EDGE headed to Town Danceboutique to join in the fun. Seems we weren’t the only ones with this idea as the place was PACKED! For those of you who couldn’t get in, here are photos of all the action!
2011 LA Pride Parade :: June 12, 2011
This weekend, West Hollywood celebrated Pride with their annual Gay Pride Parade. It was a great day with a diversified crowd enjoying the celebration. EDGE was on the beat - here are the pics!
2011 LA Pride Festival :: June 11-12, 2011
LA Pride continued their celebration with the annual Pride Festival. With all of the booths, food and entertainment this was a great way to enjoy the day while celebrating Gay Pride. Check out the pics!