On Sunday, July 4 Kitsap Pride Network is organizing a contingent in the Bainbridge Island parade. Our group has always been well received and it’s a fun parade. Oh, and not too long either. Join in the parade or come out an cheer them on! Marcie is coordinating – check her post for details.
On Friday, July 9th Pride Foundation marks 25 years of Giving Together and Building Community in the PNW. The event starts at 7pm. Fun Prizes and bingo will be called by yours truly and special guests. We’ll take a break for great desserts and coffee. Our local Pride Foundation steering committee hopes to make this a monthly event to raise money for scholarships and grants in our area. $10 Suggested donation. 18+
On Sunday, July, 11 there will be a Pride Pre Funk at the Hi Fidelity Lounge in Bremerton. From 4 to 8 we’ll have some great summer old school funk, disco and summertime favorites. Hi Fi will offer their Happy Hour menu for you to enjoy. No Cover. 21+
On Thursday, July 15th Pride Foundation is honoring Ed and Delores Boyle in Port Angeles for their work for the LGBT community.
The main event this month is KITSAP PRIDE on Saturday, July 17th from Noon to 5pm at Evergreen Park in Bremerton. They have a great line up on the stage, a growing list of vendors, a new layout for the stage and food area that surely will be a hit. This year’s theme is “One Heart, One World, One Pride.” Go check it out. Bring chairs, blankets and make it a day. The bouncy house and children’s crafts will return to “Kid Valley” and the youth from the Q center have a “Cirque de la Queer” experience planned. All Ages.
Red Star hosts the Pride Party at the Bremerton Eagles with DJ Dana Dub from Seattle dance spot Neighbors and the Seattle Eagle. Miss Tory Marchella and friends will be back with a great show! Recent crowds have been over 300 so this night should be crazy fun! Upstairs and downstairs are open for you.
Pride doesn’t finish there. Kitsap Pride Network is sponsoring a screening of “Stonewall Uprising” at the Historic Orchard Theater on Thursday, July 22 at 7pm. The opening night show will be a fund-raiser for Kitsap Pride 2011! Check out the trailer: http://firstrunfeatures.com/stonewalluprising.html More info to come this was just confirmed today.