Pride Week Events: July 26th - 29th, 2012
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The 21st Annual Pride Festival of Central Pennsylvania is
Saturday, July 28th on Front Street in Harrisburg. Theme: The Journey Together Towards Equality The festival is part of the much larger Gay Pride Week in Harrisburg marked by several events, including Voices United Concert 8 p.m. Friday at Market Square Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg with the Harrisburg Men’s Chorus, Central PAWomyn’s Chorus and MCC of the Spirit chorus. Please view our schedule of events below for more information! |
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Pride Festival Schedule of Events
Date
July 26. 2012
Thursday |
Event Information
A Lullaby for Ryan:
The History of HIV/AIDs in America Location: MCC of the Spirit 2973 Jefferson Street, Harrisburg Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM Cost: By Donation |
Event Details
A solo musical comedy performed by nationally renowned comedian, Jade Esteban Estrada.
Proceeds Benefit Alder Health Services |
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July 27, 2012
Friday |
Voices United
Location: Market Square Presbyterian Church 20 S. Second Street, Harrisburg Time: 8:00 PM Cost: $15 **Available at the door or online** Pride Kick-off Show Location: Liquid 891 - 891 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg Time: 11:00 PM Cost: $6.00 for the show |
Join us for "A Choral Celebration of Pride" at the Voices United concert. The Central PA Woman's Chorus, the Choir of MCC of the Spirit and the Harrisburg Men's Chorus will be performing.
Tickets are available at the door or at www.harrisburgmenschorus.org. Enjoy the Liquid Divas and the newly crowned Mr. and Miss Central PA Gay Pride as they start the party off with a fabulous drag show. Reserve your table at (717) 939-3590. |
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July 28, 2012
Saturday |
PrideFest Unity Parade
Location: Front Street, Harrisburg Time: 11:00 AM Cost: N/A PrideFest of Central PA Location: Riverfront Park - Front Street, Harrisburg Time: 12:00 - 5:00 PM Cost: $8.00 per person **Children ages 12 and under are admitted free** |
The Unity Pride Parade will march down Front Street in Harrisburg starting at 11 am. Come out and enjoy bands, floats, queens, kings, and much more.
Enjoy great food, vendors, performances from local Drag Queens and live music throughout the day from: That Band, The M80’s, Take 147, and our headliner 312. Special guest comedian, Jade Esteban Estrada, will MC as well. Click here for an entertainment schedule.
The Family Zone includes craft projects and face painting. More than 100 vendors from retail to nonprofit groups, churches and health groups will share information at booths. |
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July 29, 2012
Sunday |
Pride Forum - Aging with Pride
Location: Midtown Scholar Bookstore 1302 North Third Street, Harrisburg Time: 2:00 - 3:30 PM Cost: N/A Spirits United Location: MCC of the Spirit 2973 Jefferson Street, Harrisburg 17110 Time: 7:00 PM Cost: N/A |
This year's educational forum, Aging with Pride, is provided by the Capital Region Stonewall Democrats. A panel of experts will be available to provide information for anyone of ages 18 – 95
on the unique challenges facing LGBT people as our population ages. The Spirits United Interfaith Service is an event designed to provide an outlet for the diverse spiritual and religious expression of the GLBT community along with its friends and allies.
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