Gay pride phx 2009

Prev 1 2 3 Next. Viewing Page 1 of 3. Posted Apr 21, , PM. Don B. I drove my convertible in the parade for the Imperial Court of Arizona, and of course took my camera along for the fun. I tend to photograph anything and everything, so if you are easily offended, GTFO.

The Miss Gay Arizona America pageant is a boot camp for drag queens that has inspired and refined entertainers for more than three decades. Eckstrom, who has organized the pageant for 11 years, said this year's crop of contestants will be full of surprises. They've kept a lot close to their chest so I don't know what to expect but I know it'll be spectacular," he said. Olivia Gardens, the bright and smiley drag persona of Josstyn Redulla, earned the crown last year after a show-stopping performance of "Public Relations" from the NBC show "Smash" that included a large model plane as the backdrop of a dance number. After a number of years of getting close to the title of Miss Gay Arizona America, Gardens finally grasped the top spot in and competed for the national title.

The 49th annual parade in included parade contingents, and is described on the official website as "the largest gathering of LGBT people and allies in the nation". It is held on Sunday morning of the Festival. The route is usually west along San Francisco's Market Street , from Steuart Street to 8th Street [2] and it runs from am until almost pm. Participants line up off the parade route in advance of the start of the parade. The parade consists of hundreds of contingents from various groups and organizations.

Originally founded in with the hope of bringing unity and visibility to the community, Phoenix Gay Pride has flourished into an annual LGBTQ celebration that draws thousands of pride enthusiasts from the community. One highlight is the pageant, where a Miss and Mr Phoenix Pride will be crowned! This takes usually place a little earlier than the main Phoenix Pride. Along with offering sublime entertainment, the Pride Festival was aimed at bringing local and global LGBTQ issues to light, supporting the community and seeking resolution on different areas of descrimination. For two fun-filled days, you can look forward to lively celebrations throughout the city that are set to attract over 40, pride enthusiasts.