Pride
EuroPride 08 :: Day Two
Looking for coverage of EuroPride 2008? We’ve got it! If you’re looking for official coverage of EuroPride online, you’ve come to the right place- EDGE has access to the fun and festivities taking place this week at EuroPride in Stockholm. Our Senior Editor of Style & Travel- Jason Salzenstein- is bringing readers exclusive updates on everything that’s goin on in this Scandinavian hotspot. Today was a busy day, tonight was a bit crazy, and tomorrow promises to be even better! Check it out!
EuroPride 08 :: Day One
Looking for coverage of EuroPride 2008? We’ve got it! EDGE is the only online publication in the U.S. with official access to the fun and festivities in Stockholm this week, and Jason Salzenstein- our Senior Editor Style & Travel- is bringing EDGE readers daily updates on the goings on in this Scandinavian hotspot. Check out his complete coverage of day one...
Chi G/L Hall Nominations Extended
The 2008 deadline to nominate individuals and organizations for induction into the Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame has been extended to August 12.
Black Pride event focuses on writers
Will print survive? That’s a question that plagues the publishing industry as it struggles to redefine itself in an era of web technology.
EuroPride announces official Anthem :: "The Bells of Freedom" by BWO
The organizers of Stockholm EuroPride 2008 have announced the official anthem and theme song :: "The Bells of Freedom" by BWO. The video- based on a made-up competition called "Queen Idol"- shows the group as judges, less than thrilled with the wannabe versions of Elvis, Marilyn, Kiss, ABBA, and more. The winner of their fake Idol contest? Read more to find out...
Pride celebration ’special’
The 38th annual LGBT Pride Celebration and Parade appeared to go smoothly, and Pride Executive Director Lindsey Jones called it "a special year."
Atlanta Pride Sizzles over July 4th Weekend
There’s no better way to celebrate the 4th of July than with some good ’ol Southern hospitality. And down in Atlanta, the fireworks were going off at one of the world’s largest Pride celebrations. EDGE was there to catch all the action.
2008 Chicago Pride :: Hydrate
Chicago Pride got off to a bang at Hydrate, opening a long weekend of parties and packing the dance floor with the local gay community. Check out the pics!
San Francisco Pride 2008
Not enough San Francisco Gay Pride photos for ya? We’ve got more. Roving photographer Lemiron Sterling caught revelers all around town on Pride weekend - check ’em out!
Dyke March: Different neighborhood, same message
This year, Dyke March moved to Pilsen, and attracted over a thousand people, according to organizers-the largest contingent in its history. In the weeks beforehand, several questions were raised, including one often voiced anonymously: Are there any queers in Pilsen?
2008 Chicago Pride :: Parade Afterparty @ Mix
The party was at Mix after the Chicago Gay Pride parade - and we shot pictures! Check ’em out!
San Francisco Pride :: Club Universe
San Francisco Gay Pride shifted into gear thanks to a blowout party at Club Universe, where DJ Jamie J. Sanchez kept vocal house spinning right through to morning. It might have tired us all out for the parade... but it was worth it! Here are the photos!
2008 Rhode Island Pride :: Happy Endings Block Party
The 32nd Gay Pride Weekend in Providence closed out with Dark Lady’s "Happy Endings" Block Party. Here are the pics!
New York Pride :: 2008 Rapture on the River
Rapture has become the de-facto New York Gay Pride party for women - this year DJ Susan Levine kept the girls dancing all night. We got the pics!
Nationalist protesters disrupt gay march in Budapest
Dozens of protesters clashed with police officers escorting a march by gays and lesbians through the center of Budapest.
Schism means two Black Prides
Due to conflict and disputes, 2007 was an unstable year for Windy City Black Pride. After a successful pride celebration with former president Charles Nelson, the then-9-year-old organization began to wilt when accusations of Nelson being "incompetent" and an "overzealous leader" bothered board members.
San Francisco Pride Parade 2008
The 2008 San Francisco Gay Pride Parade celebrated the recent ruling legalizing gay marriage in the state - and so it was a truly rousing event. Cyndi Lauper and Mayor Newsom headlined the street fete, and throngs of people from the gay community gathered to watch. EDGE has photos!
2008 Chicago Pride Parade
It might have rained, but that couldn’t stop the party at the 2008 Chicago Gay Pride Parade. Want to relive the fun? We’ve got over 700 photos - check them out!
San Francisco Pride :: Colossus @ 1015 Folsom
San Francisco’s largest Gay Pride dance party on Saturday night featured DJ Manny Lehman, a host of models and performers and a floor full of hot gay men from the city - and it rocked all the way until 8am on Sunday. Check out the photos!
2008 Fire Island Pride Parade
Cherry Grove - America’s first gay and lesbian town- might be a small community on Fire Island, but Pride here is huge. The Grove celebrated the 10th annual Gay Pride Parade on Saturday June 28th, marching twice around town. Gays, lesbians and others joined the colorful celebration that began at the Fire Department and ended on the dock. EDGE has the photos!