The Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh is excited to be producing this year’s Pride Week Festival. This year’s Pride Week will be Monday, June 16 – Sunday, June 22nd. It will include many activities.
Splash
Thursday, June 19th 6PM – 11PM
After a VERY successful party last year…its back. A pool party and BBQ at the mansion of Steven Herforth & Peter Karlovich. Come enjoy an evening of swimming, music, food and drinks at a gorgeous mansion on top of Mt. Washington. Complimentary cocktails, entertainment, DJ, swimming and LOTS of fun. This party will definitely sell out make sure to order your tickets early!
Bar-Crawl
Friday, June 20th 8PM – 3AM
Park your car…visit many bars! 3 buses will continue to circle the town and take you from bar to bar. Great time to check out a new bar, find a “different crowd” to hang with and have a great bar. Participating bars include…5801, 941 Saloon, Donny’s Place, Images, Tilden, There and others to be named. The $15.00 ticket gets you 1 complimentary cocktail at each bar! Make sure to check out the PridePass – your 1 pass for Pride in the Street, PrideFest Beer Garden and the Bar Crawl.
Pride in the Street
Saturday, June 21st 7PM – 1AM
They said we couldn’t do it last year…we did! It’s back again…the annual party on Liberty Avenue. DJ Escape will spin the music, Frederick Ford will warm the crowd up and Kimberley Locke will light up the stage with her great vocals for the evening. Frank Decaro from Out Q on Sirius Radio will be on hand to MC this year’s event. This is an 18+ event. Dancing, drinking (for those 21+) and all out good time on Liberty Avenue between 9th & 10th street. Tickets for this event are $15.00 in advance and $20.00 at the gate and can be purchased here. Make sure to check out the PridePass – your 1 pass for Pride in the Street, PrideFest Beer Garden and the Bar Crawl. A VIP area is available including free alcohol and food the whole evening.
PrideMarch
Sunday, June 22nd Noon
This year’s PrideMarch will be the BIGGEST EVER. All the talent from Pride in the Street and PrideFest will ride in this parade. Parade route is as follows: Staging area is on 1st Avenue near PNC. Start off down Boulevard of the Allies, Make a RIGHT on to Stanwix Street, Make a Right on to Liberty and run right into the Festival at 7th Street. Buses from the end of the route back to the staging area WILL NOT be provided due to the close proximity of the start and finish. Click here for the application to be in the parade.
PrideFest
Sunday, June 22nd 1PM – 6PM
This year’s PrideFest will be 3 city blocks of fun. We are excited to shut down Liberty Avenue between 7th Street and 10th Street. Sure to be a success. This year’s event includes 2 Stages (10 hours) of entertainment, children’s area, young adult area, a Queer Café, a beer garden, MANY vendor booths and an expanded food selection. National entertainment include the Clicks, Latin pop star Reina, GLBT Activist Jacob Reitan and Mary Lou Wallner, and Queer Comedian Eddie Sarfaty. Sure to be one great day as we celebrate PRIDE!
The following forms are available for Pride Week 2008:
Sponsorship Information – 2008 Form – Sponsorship
PrideMarch – 2008 March Rules Form
PrideFest Entertainment Application – 2008 EntertainmentApp
PrideFest & Pride in the Street Food Vendor Application – 2008 Food Vendor Registration Form
PrideFest Vendor Registration – 2008 Vendor Registration Form
Pride Volunteer Waiver – 2008 Volunteer Sign up waiver
PridePass Added Value Partners – Hopper Participation Memo