Colorado Springs PrideFest takes place on July 20 but the celebrations are getting underway today.Check out the full itinerary after the jump.
LUBE WRESTLING CONTEST
Wednesday, July 9th
Presented by THE IT FACTOR
9:00p at Club Q - 3430 N. Academy
Join with community for a fun-spirited (slighty sticky) charitable fundraising event! Proceeds benefit the Pride Center and Colorado Springs PrideFest 2008. Come for the fun, or come to participate (bring a towel)! Don't miss special round: CHURCH VS. STATE - A match between Rev. Wes Mullins & Ryan Acker.
PRIDE PAGEANT 2008
Friday, July 11th
Presented by the United Court of the Pikes Peak Empire
9:00pm at the Underground | 110 N Nevada Ave.
Kick off Pride Season at Pride Pageant 2008! Are you the next Mr., Ms., or Miss Gay Pride? Show off your talents! Show your Pride! Register today!Contact Sable at (719)930-2452 today, or register at the show!
PRIDEFEST WEEK KICK-OFF CELEBRATION!
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED!
Sunday, July 13th
PrideFest Week Kick-Off Reception
Presented by the Pride Center’s 2008 PrideFest Committee
6:00-7:30p at the Avenue Bistro | 110 N Nevada Ave. (upstairs)
Join us for the Official Pride Week Kick-Off Celebration, as we make a toast to this year's Pride, and unveil our newest message to City Hall! This year we have so much to celebrate - Join us!
Mr. & Ms. Gay Colorado Springs Pageant 2008
Sunday, July 13th
Presented by "The IT FACTOR"
9:00p at Club Q | 3430 N. Academy
Close out your Pride Week Kick-Off Celebration Sunday with the first Mr. & Ms. Gay Colorado Springs Pageant!
Pride Poker
Monday, July 14th
Presented by the Underground
6:30p at the Underground | 110 N. Nevada
Get together with community, and lay your cards on the table! $20 suggested donation buy-in | Proceeds benefit Colorado Springs PrideFest 2008 and the Pride Center! Pride Poker - Community. Fun. And a Great Cause!
Monday-Thursday, July 14th-July 17th
Colorado Springs' LGBT Bars & Clubs host various parties and events throughout PrideFest Week! Check 'em out online! Bijou Bar & Grill | Club Q | DJ’s Bar & Grill | The Underground
5th Annual Marriage Rights Demonstration
TAKE A STAND!
Friday, July 18th
Presented by Pikes Peak Gay & Lesbian Community Center
12: 00 (noon) at the El Paso County Clerk’s Office | 200 S. Cascade Ave
Join the Pride Center and Partner organizations as we take a stand for Marriage Equality right here in the Pikes Peak region. Join in the demonstration, carry signs, carry the flag, or just come to support! The demonstration starts just after 12:00 (noon).
Pride Weekend Kick-Off Parties
Friday, July 18th
Bijou Bar & Grill | (719) 473-5718 | www.bijoubar.com
Club Q | (719) 570-1429 | www.clubqonline.com
DJ’s Bar & Grill | (719) 473-2425 | www.djsbarandgrill.com
The Underground | (719) 578-7771| www.undergroundbars.com
Pride Picnic - Family Fun Day & Ice Cream Social
Saturday, July 19th
Presented by the Pride Center’s 2008 PrideFest Committee
11:00-3:00 at Acacia Park Downtown!
Fun for all Ages! Join us for the Annual Family Fun Day and Ice Cream Social! This Year's Pride Picnic is a POTLUCK - BRING YOUR FAVORITE TREAT TO SHARE!
Pride Weekend Concert
Saturday, July 19th
Presented by Pikes Peak MCC
7:00p at Pikes Peak MCC | 1102 S. 21st. Street
Join Pikes Peak MCC for a free concert on PRIDE weekend: Saturday, July 19, at 7:00P. Recording artists Susie Brenner and Linda Beckstead will be sharing an evening of song and story about recovery, relationships, and relying on God. It is an evening that is sure to funny, moving, and truly inspirational. Admission is free and a free will offering will be taken to offset costs of bringing Susie and Linda to perform. To check out more about thier concerts, visit www.brennerbeckstead.com.
All Night: Pre-Pride Parties
Saturday, July 19th
Bijou Bar & Grill | (719) 473-5718 | www.bijoubar.com
Club Q | (719) 570-1429 | www.clubqonline.com
DJ’s Bar & Grill | (719) 473-2425 | www.djsbarandgrill.com
The Underground | (719) 578-7771| www.undergroundbars.com
Sunday, July 20th
Colorado Springs 18th Annual
PrideFest & Parade
10-6 | Downtown Acacia Park | Parade, Beer Garden, Kids’ Fun Zone, Great Food, Fabulous Vendors, Rally and Live Entertainment throughout the day!FEATURING:
Unmask Your True Colors
Celebrate Victory Towards Equality!
PrideFest Headliner - Dario!
International Recording Artist
www.darioonline.com
Pride Weddings
Colorado’s GLBTA Pride Weddings, Anniversaries & Commitment Ceremonies
Theme Party!
Unmask Your True Colors!
Equality March - EVERYONE WELCOME TO MARCH! Look for the Equality March Entry!PRIDEFEST LINE-UP!ALL DAY Beer Garden, Great Food & Vendors, Kids’
Fun Zone, Dance Floor & Southern
Colorado’s Hottest Entertainment On the
Mainstage!10:00-11:00 Pride Service in the Park11:00-12:00 House Music in the Park & Parade Line-Up12:00-1:00 18th Annual PrideFest Parade!
Featuring the Equality March – Everyone Welcome to Walk-In in Support of PRIDE!1:00-6:00 Rally, Incredible Artists Performing Live & DJ Dance Floor on the Main Stage! New Artists and PrideFest Favorites!2:30 Pride Weddings!
Registration is Free! Register at the Park!3:30 DARIO! www.darioonline.comJOIN US FOR COLORADO SPRINGS PRIDEFEST
UNMASK YOUR TRUE COLORS!Presented by Pikes Peak Gay & Lesbian Community Center
Sponsored by: Heuberger Motors, Colorado Quit Line (1.800.QUIT.NOW), Miller & Miller Lite, Southwest Airlines, Colorado Springs Independent, OutFront Colorado, Underground Bars, KRCC, Hewlett Packard, Wells Fargo, Kaiser Permanente, Newspeak, ID Lube, Pikes Peak Lavender Film Festival (September 19-21), MoonShadow Productions, Inside/Out Youth Services, All Breed Rescue & Training, Chipotle, MY 99.9.
Colorado Springs 18th Annual
PrideFest & Parade
Sunday, July 20th
10-6 | Downtown Acacia Park | Parade, Beer Garden, Kids’ Fun Zone, Great Food, Fabulous Vendors, Rally and Live Entertainment throughout the day!
FEATURING:
Unmask Your True Colors
Celebrate Victory Towards Equality!
PrideFest Headliner - Dario!
International Recording Artist
www.darioonline.com
Pride Weddings
Colorado’s GLBTA Pride Weddings, Anniversaries & Commitment Ceremonies
Theme Party!
Unmask Your True Colors!
Equality March - EVERYONE WELCOME TO MARCH! Look for the Equality March Entry!
PRIDEFEST LINE-UP!
ALL DAY Beer Garden, Great Food & Vendors, Kids’
Fun Zone, Dance Floor & Southern
Colorado’s Hottest Entertainment On the
Mainstage!
10:00-11:00 Pride Service in the Park
11:00-12:00 House Music in the Park & Parade Line-Up
12:00-1:00 18th Annual PrideFest Parade!
Featuring the Equality March – Everyone Welcome to Walk-In in
Support of PRIDE!
1:00-6:00 Rally, Incredible Artists Performing Live & DJ Dance Flo
or on the Main Stage! New Artists and PrideFest Favorites!
2:30 Pride Weddings!
Registration is Free! Register at the Park!
3:30 DARIO! www.darioonline.com
JOIN US FOR COLORADO SPRINGS PRIDEFEST
Sunday, July 20th
UNMASK YOUR TRUE COLORS!
Presented by Pikes Peak Gay & Lesbian Community Center
Sponsored by: Heuberger Motors, Colorado Quit Line (1.800.QUIT.NOW), Miller & Miller Lite, Southwest Airlines, Colorado Springs Independent, OutFront Colorado, Underground Bars, KRCC, Hewlett Packard, Wells Fargo, Kaiser Permanente, Newspeak, ID Lube, Pikes Peak Lavender Film Festival (September 19-21), MoonShadow Productions, Inside/Out Youth Services, All Breed Rescue & Training, Chipotle, MY 99.9.
