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The 2004 Parade Award Winners
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Category |
Winners |
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Absolutely Fabulous |
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Great emotional content, message, or outstand. presentation |
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Immigration Equality
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Golden Gate Business Association
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GLSEN - Gay/Lesbian/Straight Education Network
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PFLAG - Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays
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Sylvia Guerrero (Gwen Araujo's mother)
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Absolutely Outrageous |
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The unexpected, over the top, brilliant, unique |
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BART
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Loco Bloco
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P & W Faeries
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Powanda Valdez
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Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
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Absolutely Fabulous Individual |
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One person who best exemplifies the spirit of the Parade, unique |
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Altoids Boy
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Cat-Eyes
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Shower Curtain Guy
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Soma Bare Chest Calendar Man
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Wedding Dyke in Women's Motorcycle Contingent
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Absolutely Fabulous Street Act |
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Best routine, skit, props - creative, crowd response |
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Cheer SF
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Mara Reggae
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Norcal
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SF Toyota
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White Rat Morris
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Absolutely Fabulous Visiting Contingent |
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Best group from outside the Bay Area |
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Gay Vietnamese Alliance
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Ms. SFO/LAX Shuttle
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West Hollywood Cheerleaders
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Absolutely Fabulous Marching Contingent |
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Two or more people walking, marching; no float or vehicle |
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Cal Aggie Band
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ProLatino de San Jose
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San Francisco Renegades
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STOP AIDS Project
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Absolutely Fabulous Musical Contingent |
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Group with live music, chorus or music as an important element |
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Barbary Coast Cloggers
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Good Vibrations
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Loco Bloco
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San Francisco Renegades
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United Territories of Polynesian
Islanders' Alliance
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Absolutely Fabulous Theme Contingent |
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Who best incorporates Parade Theme, "Out 4 Justice" |
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Immigration Equality
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The Marriage Contingent
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Sylvia Guerrero
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Parade
 The SF Women's Motorcycle Contingent kicks off the parade followed by nearly two hundred contingents of marchers and floats.
Viewing the Parade
The general public watches the parade from the sidewalks lining both sides of Market Street, from Beale to Eighth. Mind you, this is a first-come, first served affair.  If you want a good viewing place, arrive early, and expect there to be a crowd of people 10, 15 deep separating the public from the parade as the countdown to parade start time approaches. Many people in front of you will be taller than you, if you're of the height-challenged variety. Some veterans arrive early in the morning and cordon off areas, and set up lounge chairs and ice chests full of drink and food. Other lucky few manage to have friends with a balcony view, or work at a building along Market St that affords them an above the parade view.
Place &
Time
The parade starts at Market and Beale on Sunday June 27th, 2004 at 10:30AM and proceeds west on Market Street to Market and Eighth Street.
Parade Line-up
Here is the line-up of those who will be marching in the parade.
List by name |
List by number
2004
Parade Route Map
Theme
 2004 Pride Celebration Theme:
Out 4 Justice
"Out 4 Justice"
is the theme for the 34th anniversary San Francisco Pride Parade and Celebration. Chosen at the Annual General Meeting from 35 proposals from our community, "Out 4 Justice" keeps the political and legal struggles of our civil rights movement at the forefront of our attention throughout the year. Pride President Joey Cain said:
"Our membership voted overwhelmingly in favor of this theme because it speaks to many different communities. “Out 4 Justice” places our fight for queer equality in the larger picture of the movement for social and economic justice that is the wellspring of all human rights movements. It reminds us that our beautiful LGBT movement is about creating a just world for all."
 Just as San Francisco Pride partnered with Equality California to call attention to AB205 during last year's event, next year's parade and celebration will incorporate education, outreach and action on the issues facing our community.
Pride Executive Director Teddy Witherington said:
"San Francisco Pride is both a celebration and a statement--it’s a symbol of our strength and diversity that reaches across the globe. When we come out as a community for Pride, just as when we come out individually, we affirm our humanity, demanding full equality and justice.”
This is the 34th anniversary of the San Francisco Pride Celebration and the Parade. The event is to be held over the June 26/27 weekend.
Parade Grand Marshals 2004
The public polling for Grand Marshals have been finalized and the results are in. We congratulate the winners in these categories:
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Celebrity Grand Marshals |
Alan Cumming
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Though Alan Cumming might be more popularly known as the Nightcrawler in X2: X-Men United and in the recurring role as Fegan Floop in the Spy Kids trilogy, he’s also a masterful Shakespearean, familiar with the smell of the greasepaint and the roar of the crowd. In 2001, he paired up with Jennifer Jason Leigh to co-write, co-direct, and co-star in The Anniversary Party. Mr. Cumming boasts a long list of acting and writing credits ranging from cameo appearances on popular television shows (Frasier, Sex and the City, Third Rock From the Sun) to Tony-Award winning Broadway starring roles (Cabaret), as well as taking home an Olivier award for his London performance in Accidental Death of an Anarchist. He is currently developing his first novel, “Tommy’s Tale”, into feature-length film. Aside from the above, Mr. Cumming has also cruised the catwalk for the likes of Tommy Hilfiger and Cynthia Rowley.
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Bruce Vilanch
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Bruce Vilanch is one of the most sought-after comedy writers working today, having written for the most popular entertainers in the world and virtually every awards show. Recently seen gracing the cover of his book, Bruce! My Adventures in the Skin Trade and Other Essays, and in his documentary, Get Bruce!, Bruce is also known for his three seasons on “Hollywood Squares,” and for his one man show, which he continues performing limited engagements. Bruce has also appeared in “It Nearly Wasn’t Christmas,” “The Morning After,” “Bosom Buddies,” “Ice Pirates” and “Call Me Claus”. Bruce devotes endless hours working with such charitable organizations as the Anti Defamation League, National Foundation for Jewish Culture and AIDS organizations including AIDS Project Los Angeles, Project Angel Food, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Project Inform and countless other as part of his personal contribution to surviving what he terms “the plague.”
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Lifetime
Achievement Grand Marshal
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Reverend
Troy Perry
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Troy Perry has devoted his life to help others discover the loving and caring God to whom he has committed his life. As the founder of Metropolitan Community Churches, he has watched the membership grow from 12 to over 43,000 in the past 35 years. MCC was the first church to recognize the necessity of ministering to the needs of gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgendered persons throughout the world. It is through that ministry that Perry has become a leading activist for gay and lesbian rights. |
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Community
Grand Marshals |
Calvin Gipson
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Calvin has lived in the Bay Area since 1985 and is the Managing Director of Human Services for Glide Memorial Church. He directs the Daily Free Meals program that annually serves over one million free nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) everyday of the year to the poor, homeless and hungry. Special holiday meals are served to thousands on holidays such as Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas and thousands of free bags of groceries are given to the poor during the holidays. Calvin's personal goal is to be the most out gay Black man in San Francisco while giving visibility to the Black LGBT community. He served as President and Vice-President for four years for the San Francisco LGBT Pride Celebration Committee including its 30th Anniversary Celebration. He is the founder of the Soul of Pride African-American stage, the Pride Black Rap Community Forum and hosted a Black national roundtable discussion about the state of the Black LGBT community which was published in 2001. Calvin has provided 12 years of leadership in various LGBT non-profits including serving as President of Frameline (SF International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival), Board member of the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus, and he is on the Speaker's Bureau for Community United Against Violence (CUAV). |
Heklina
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Heklina is the hostess, producer, and creator of Trannyshack, San Francisco1s longest running drag performance night club, now in it1s eighth year of shocking and delighting packed audiences every Tuesday night at midnight. Defying all expectations, Trannyshack incorporates everything from low brow trash to high brow performance art, and has become famous (or, infamous) worldwide as the quintessential San Francisco experience. When not busy running the club with an iron heel, she is a popular hostess for hire around the City, and has graced the Folsom St. Fair, Castro St. Fair, Gay Pride Main Stage, Castro Theater, and Halloween Main Stage, among others too numerous to mention. In addition to this she has been a tireless fundraiser MC, hosting, among others, benefits for PAWS, Project Open Hand, Haight Ashbury Free Medical Clinic, Bay Positives, Lyric, the AIDS Emergency Fund, and the Rescue Animal Shelter. She has been seen on the E! Entertainment Network, BBC Television1s 3Around the World in 80 Raves, and as a guest on the Jerry Springer and Ricki Lake shows. Look for her in the upcoming Fox TV reality show 3 The Bachelor2.
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L.A. Happy Hyder
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Happy/L.A. Hyder is a radical lesbian feminist of Lebanese ancestry, born & bred in Massachusetts, who claims a femme identity unhindered by any ideas and limitations foisted on that identity. A fine artist working in color photography and living in San Francisco since 1969, Hyder says, " I am fortunate in this lifetime and find the injustice and oppression perpetuated by our government in this country and around the world appalling. I believe as artists our job is to be visionary as well as to bring the realities to light. My photographs are intricately simple visuals of the world we live in focusing on the beauty of the natural and manmade." Founder of LVA : Lesbians in the Visual Arts (1990), Hyder's activism revolves around the arts and civil/social justice.She is the final speaker at this year's Dyke March "Uprooting Racism" rally in Dolores Park. She holds an open studio the 2nd weekend of each month at 386 Noe - except this July when she is exhibiting her work at Uma Gallery in New York City. |
Gavin Newsom
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The Honorable Gavin Newsom
42nd Mayor of the City and County of San Francisco
Gavin Newsom was elected the 42nd Mayor of the City and County of San Francisco on December 9, 2003. He was sworn into office on January 8, 2004 by his father, the Honorable William Newsom.
Mayor Gavin Newsom has made bold ideas the driving force of his administration. As Mayor, Gavin Newsom uses ideas, innovation and practical solutions to improve the quality of life for all San Franciscans. His administration draws upon San Francisco's greatest asset-the diversity and the talents of its people-to meet any challenges that face the City.
Mayor Newsom is a fourth generation San Franciscan who has dedicated his political career to improving the City. He was elected three times to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and served on the Board from 1997 until 2004.
As a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, Newsom focused on the core issues that make a difference for all San Franciscans. He worked with residents from every corner of the city to restore our neighborhood parks. Newsom sponsored legislation implementing Rescue Muni's reform plan and helped put our Municipal Railway on the road to recovery. As a member of the Board of Supervisors, Gavin Newsom was willing to confront San Francisco's greatest challenge, homelessness and he emerged with the most comprehensive reform of homeless policy in a generation.
Before embarking on his career in public service, Mayor Newsom was a successful small businessman. In 1992, he opened his first local business, the PlumpJack Wine Shop. Over the years, he expanded this business and has created more than seven hundred jobs for San Franciscans.
Gavin Newsom was born October 10, 1967 to the Honorable William Newsom and Tessa Newsom. He grew up in the Bay Area and graduated from Santa Clara University in 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Gavin is married to Kimberly Guilfoyle Newsom, who served as Assistant District Attorney for San Francisco and is a noted legal analyst.
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Kate Raphael
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Kate Raphael is a cofounder of Queers Undermining Israeli Terrorism (QUIT!) and Direct Action to Stop the War, which shut down San Francisco for five days at the beginning of the Second Iraq War. As a member of LAGAI - Queer Insurrection, the oldest radical queer liberation group in the Bay Area, she helped design the 1999 Crash The Parade campaign against commercializing and walling in the LGBT freedom day Parade. She is now continuing her fight against (Apartheid) Walls in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, where she has spent most of the last year as a member of International Women’s Peace Service.
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Mabel Teng
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Mabel Teng, San Francisco Assessor-Recorder
On February 12, 2004 Mabel Teng played a role in making history by marrying lesbian couple Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon. Mabel was “profoundly honored and moved to help lead these momentous efforts to uphold California’s Constitution and grant licenses to over 4,000 same-sex couples” until a court order required the marriages stopped on March 11th.
Mabel’s work in the LGBT community is consistent with a lifetime of public service dedicated to equality and social justice including her leadership in the Rainbow Coalition and passionate advocacy for immigrants’ rights. She was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1994, becoming the first Asian-American woman to serve in the City’s legislative branch. Prior to becoming a supervisor, Mabel was elected to San Francisco’s Community College Board, and served as its President.
For Mabel, San Francisco’s effort to recognize same-sex marriage is the first major civil rights issue for the 21st century, and reminiscent of the struggle to legalize interracial marriage. It took 20 years for the U.S. Supreme Court to legalize interracial marriage after the California Supreme Court had done so. Similarly, Mabel believes, “it will take extraordinary courage and persistence to prevail, but the fundamental constitutional principles of human rights and justice are on our side.”
Mabel has long been a champion of LGBT rights. Nearly 15 years ago, she participated in the founding conference of the Gay Asian Pacific Alliance, became a proud member of the Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club, and participated in a major educational campaign promoting understanding and acceptance of LGBT people in Asian and Pacific Islander communities. As a San Francisco Supervisor, Mabel sponsored legislation changing the name of Myrtle Steet to Alice B. Toklas Place, and co-sponsored the “Equal Benefits Ordinance” designed to end discrimination in employee benefits for domestic partners.
As San Francisco’s independently elected Assessor-Recorder since January 2003, Mabel leads the agency responsible for maintaining the integrity of marriage licenses and other official records, and for the valuation of all commercial and residential properties.
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Organizational
Grand Marshal
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Immigration Equality
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Immigration Equality - San Francisco Chapter - an American partner cannot sponsor his/her same sex partner for a green card which will allow them to stay together in the U.S.A. The couple eventually will have to live in exile, or live in separate countries or break up. We offer much needed education and outreach for Bi-National same-sex couples. We are raising awareness of the Permanent Partners Immigration Act and also looking for changes in Immigration law for HIV positive people.
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Trevor Hailey
Tony Koester
Fetish Diva Midori
Ray Tilton
Robert Williams
Evan Wolfson
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Attorney General
John Ashcroft
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General John Ashcroft consistently and intentionally has argued against civil liberties for LGBT persons for the entirety of his political career - beginning with his two-term stint as Missouri's Attorney General, through 8 years as that state's governor and as its US Senator for 6. As the US Attorney General he refused to honor the Pride Celebration at the US Department of Justice, over which he presides, and he has overseen the implementation of the PATRIOT Act - designed to systematically strip civil liberties from all Americans. While in the Senate, he voted against the Employment Non-Discrimination Act and during the debate went so far as to say that schools should be able to discriminate against LGBT people in their hiring practices.
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The Celebration
 There are 2 exciting days of celebrations - Saturday, June 26 and Sunday, June 27. The parade takes place at 10:30am on Sunday, June 27. So all weekend-long join us at the Civic Center, where you will find blocks upon blocks near City Hall cordoned off, hundreds and thousands of people, men, women, and all in between, every flavor you could possibly imagine
-- a day you will not forget!
What else will you find there?
- rows upon rows upon rows of booths selling all kinds of things: sex toys, t-shirts, arts and crafts, non-profit booths, public information, and other things ad infinitum
- food and drink
- Leather Alley
- a Deaf and Hard of Hearing gathering space
- information booth
- much more
- and 12 fabulous stages:
The Celebration area will be open
Saturday, June 26, 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
and Sunday, June 27, 12:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Main Stage
| Saturday, June 26 |
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12:00 - 1:00
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Stand Against Hate
The Stand Against Hate provides an opportunity for members of our LGBTQQ communities to express themselves in the face of homophobia, transphobia,
racism, anti-immigrant hatred,
ageism, and many other forms of
oppression. Despite of the brutal
reality of hate crimes which deeply
affects all of our communities we
come together in unity and strength
to embrace, listen, and build
community by supporting our speakers
and performers in stunning dynamic
dance, music, and spoken word.
This years performers include:
Rizaaz, an Indian classical music group
Youth from LAMBDA Youth Project
Big Boys Ink a theatrical writing and performing company |
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1:00 - 1:30
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Partner Ceremony |
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1:35 - 1:40
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Speaker |
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1:40 - 2:05
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Sean Wiggins
 "Apparently someone got a bit experimental in the chem lab and mixed the DNA of Janis Joplin and Melissa Etheridge", Indie-Music.com. Billboard Song contest winner and US touring artist - don't miss this! |
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2:05 - 2:10
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Speaker |
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2:10 - 2:25
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Gina Livingston
 "Gina Livingston has excited audiences in the U.S. and Germany. Her songwriting style is alternately funky, with haunting vocals, always soulful, mixing classic R&B grooves and heartfelt lyrics with her own modern pop sensibilities to create a sound that is uniquely her own. Don't miss this charismatic performer on the main stage!" |
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2:25 - 2:30
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Speaker |
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2:30 - 2:40
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Cheer SF
 Cheer SF has been a crowd favorite at Pride events locally, nationally and around the world for nearly 25 years. The team raises tens of thousands of dollars for direct care agencies through their unique CHEER FOR LIFE campaign. |
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2:40 - 2:45
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Speaker |
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2:45 - 3:10
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Blue Buddha
 Blue Buddha is an emerging new artist in the San Francisco music scene. He has a beautifully unique voice and sense of passion that permeates his music. Blue can blend soul, rock and jazz into groovalicious sounds that you can feel deep in your soul. Solo or with a band Blue Buddha gives you life and love. |
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HEADLINER
3:10 - 3:55
HEADLINER
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Jacqui Naylor
 Jacqui Naylor is widely renowned for her sophisticated jazz roots, diverse original compositions, and signature interpretations of gems mined from the American popular songbook. Jacqui is fast earning equally strong acclaim for her utterly original covers of classic rock and pop tracks, as well as her own songs written in the contemporary singer-songwriter vein. In a recent review of her current CD, Shelter, JazzTimes has called Naylor "the next big thing with songs Joni Mitchell good." In April 2004, Vogue named Naylor "the new voice of Jazz-Pop" and she was the spotlight artist for two months running on United Airlines and Air Force One with seven songs and a featured interview. This artist has toured the nations top jazz and pop venues and was the first new artist to be booked at Birdland in over three years! She has forged an alternative path through the industry, releasing three albums on her own Ruby Records imprint, nationally distributed through Ryko. At S.F. Pride she will wrap her organic vocals and groove infused accompaniment around a diverse mix of music, genre hopping from jazz to blues to rock and back, with songs from Shelter and her upcoming two-disc release "Live East West/Birdland and Yoshi's." |
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3:55 - 4:00
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Speaker |
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4:00 - 4:05
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Speaker |
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4:05 - 4:35
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Dangerous Martini |
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4:35 - 4:40
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Speaker |
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4:40 - 5:05
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Bettina Devin
 The
L.A. Times called her, "elegant". Daily Variety described her as, "a promising and entertaining artist."
The Chronicle found her, "amazingly funny". Her diversity of style and her own unique personality win over even the most jaded audiences. Come fall in love with this sexy bundle of wit, warmth, and performing wiles. |
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5:05 - 5;10
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Speakers |
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5:15 - 5:35
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Veronica Klaus
 Paraphrasing Voltaire, Theatremania.com says, “If Veronica Klaus didn't exist; we'd have to invent her." Her most recent project was co-producing and starring in "Songs of the Scarlet Temple" a benefit for EQCA. Veronica is currently preparing for the February 2005 premiere of "Family Jewels--The Making of Veronica Klaus" with co-writer/director Jeffery Hartgraves for Steinbeck Presents. In addition to writing her column, Vis-a-V, for Gloss magazine, her music has earned an SFWEEKLY Whammy Award for “Best R&B/Blues” and a Cable Car Award “Entertainer of the Year” award and New York’s Theatermania.com SiegelColumn Award for “Best Cabaret Show Performed in a Theater.” |
| Sunday, June 27 |
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12:05 - 12:15
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Ari Gold
 R&B/Pop Superstar Ari Gold has been wowing audienced for years! Recently releasing "Space Under Sun" Ari has already been feature in The Advocate, OUT, Billboard, HX and many other publications around the world. Don't miss your chance to see Ari perform on the main stage this year at San Francisco Pride! |
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12:15 - 12:25
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Mika
 You will fall in love with MIKA's voice. Her dynamic charisma, as an entertainer, and style of music, will send you reeling on to the dance floor with joy. This is a MUST-SEE powerful performer. |
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12:25 - 12:35
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JenRO
 JenRO,
the lesbian rapper, is quickly spreading the queer word in the hip hop community worldwide! With her dancers "The Frisco Femmes," she's sure to get the pannies wet! |
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12:40 - 12:55
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Busta-Groove
 Northern California's hottest party band. Playing hits from the 70's, 80's, 90's and Today! |
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1:00 - 1:15
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The Woodyz
 The Woodyz, San Francisco’s pre-eminent hi-camp, big band, drag review will blow your mind with their exciting arrangements of songs from the 50’s and 60’s. Playing everything from Rockabilly to Motown, Surf to Swing, The Woodyz unique combination of cabaret-style showmanship and uplifting music will guarantee to raise your spirits and make you want to dance. The Woodyz play hot rockin twisted tunes like you never experienced them before! Get ready for a flamboyantly fun performance to keep you shakin your thang all night. |
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1:15 - 1:20
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Speaker: Gwen Smith
Gwen
Smith is a columnist for several
papers, including the Bay Area
Reporter. She is an activist,
focusing on anti-transgender
violence, and founded the
Transgender Day of Remembrance nearly six years ago. Last February, she was honored by V Day as a "vagina warrior" for her anti-violence work. She has since been spotted protesting for transgender inclusion within HRC, educating members of congress in Washington, D.C., and speaking to college students in Iowa City. |
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1:20 - 1:35
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Veronica Klaus
Paraphrasing Voltaire, Theatremania.com says “If Veronica Klaus didn't exist; we'd have to invent her”. Her most recent project was co-producing and starring in "Songs of the Scarlet Temple" a benefit for EQCA. Veronica is currently preparing for the February 2005 premiere of "Family Jewels--The Making of Veronica Klaus" with co-writer/director Jeffery Hartgraves for Steinbeck Presents. In addition to writing her column, Vis-a-V, for Gloss magazine, her music has earned an SFWEEKLY Whammy Award for “Best R&B/Blues” and a Cable Car Award “Entertainer of the Year” award and New York’s Theatermania.com SiegelColumn Award for “Best Cabaret Show Performed in a Theater.” |
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1:35 - 1:45
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Heros of Same-Sex Marriage
Mayor Gavin Newsom and the City of San Francisco has ignited the public dialogue on marriage access for same-sex couples. Come join in the public celebration of the “heroes of the marriage movement.” Let’s give a warm shout of support as we introduce the key elected officials, legislators, attorneys and activists who are fighting for our full relationship equality. |
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1:45 - 1:50
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The Crew Project and the Industry Dancers
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1:50 - 2:10
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Pride Awards
Pride Board
Mayor Gavin Newsom
Grand Marshals
This segment introduces San Francisco to the volunteer board behind SF Pride, as well as to the event's grand marshals and the recipients of the Pride Awards. |
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2:10 - 2:20
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Cheer SF
Cheer SF has been a crowd favorite at Pride events locally, nationally and around the world for nearly 25 years. The team raises tens of thousands of dollars for direct care agencies through their unique CHEER FOR LIFE campaign. |
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2:20 - 2:25
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The Dynamites, from Hairspray the Musical |
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2:30 - 2:50
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Legato
 Legato delivers utterly modern R&B/hip-hop beats combined with intense, soulful vocals and catchy hooks. |
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2:55 - 3:15
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Simon Stinger
 SF Bay Area's
own Simon Stinger... Spectacular live show,
infectious music... |
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3:15 - 3:25
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The Men of Falcon & Chi Chi LaRue
 Drag icon and Falcon Studios Dirextress Chi Chi LaRue will be joined on stage by Falcon film stars Jason Adonis, Lane Fuller, Gus Mattox, Brad Patton, Josh Weston and Bobby Williams as she sings one of her famously outrageous song parodies.
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3:25 - 3:35
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April
April is the Pacific Northwest's hottest R&B/Pop star. April has opened up for 98 Degrees, Brian Mcknight,Pink, Mya, Snoop Dogg
and many more in her young career.
Having just turned 18-years-old,
April's performance will leave you
breathless and wanting more.
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3:35 - 3:45
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Deep Dickollective
 We live in Oakland, baby.The fag has entered and the cypher is stalled.They are Oxymoronic "out" black queer MC's the world says do not exist. They are the rumblings of a revolution that have for too long been silenced. Overstand? It's not that deep. |
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3:45 - 3:50
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Speaker |
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3:50 - 4:10
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Unauthorized Roling Stones
 “The world’s greatest tribute to the world greatest rock-n-roll band The Unauthorized Rolling Stones”
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4:15 - 4:35
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Tret Fure
 San Francisco Pride is excited to have Tret Fure at this year's event. She is currently promoting her new album My Shoes, about which Out Magazine says: "This album soars...She has never sounded better...." |
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4:35 - 4:50
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Caroline Lund
 From Ghana, West Africa to Stockton, California comes the singing and dancing sensation Caroline Lund. Since early childhood, Caroline has been a natural entertainer. Everyone who has ever met her has known instantly that she was meant to be a star.
Caroline studied classical violin for over ten years and went on to study theater at San Francisco State University where graduated with a B.A. in Theater Arts. While in college she was crowned Miss San Joaquin County in the Miss America Pageant Association. After college, she pursued a career as an independent film and stage actress, including a starring role in the independent film, "Burst" directed by Aida Ghiday, which was featured at the Hollywood Black Film Festival, and the BBC Short Film Festival.
Though Caroline developed a passion for dancing, she could no longer deny her musical roots and began working on a career as a singer. With a powerful and sultry voice, exoctic looks, and her tight dance moves, Caroline has emerged not only as a singer, but as an entertainer destined to leave her mark in the world of music. Influenced by many of today's popular performers, Caroline is equally at ease singing a soulful ballad to a high energy dance song.
She performs regularly in clubs throughout the United States and Canada. She also performs with the popular jazz band, Mingus Amungus, alongside her sister, Elizabeth Lund.
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4:50 - 4:55
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 Cast members from
I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE will perform selections from this hilarious hit musical, now playing at the Marines Memorial Theatre in downtown San Francisco.
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HEADLINER
4:55 - 5:25
HEADLINER
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Chaka Khan
 "With a career spanning three decades and a collection of eight grammy awards, Chaka Khan is not just a diva: she is an icon. Her discography includes 24 albums which feature such songs as "I Feel For You" and "I'm Every Woman." |
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5:25 - 5:30
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The Men of Falcon |
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5:35 - 5:50
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Lipstick Conspiracy
 "The newest, and most ambitious addition to the San Francisco transgendered rock scene, Lipstick Conspiracy’s momentum is driven by their fresh, original sound and inventive, inspirational lyrics. Comprised of some of the best musicians and songwriters in the Bay Area, this power-pop combo is celebrating the independent release of their debut CD, “Don’t Tell A Soul.” |
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5:55 - 6:05
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Trisa Klipp - 2004 Pride Idol 2 Winner
 Trisa (feat. Rockalicious) is out to rock the West Coast with her banging integrations of blues, funk, jazz, and rock and roll. After taking the San Francisco 2004 Pride Idol competition by storm, Trisa and her Rockalicious bandmates thunder onto the San Francisco Main Stage to rock you senseless! This act is too hot to miss. (photo credit: Sharon Orendorf)
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6:05 - 6:20
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Allowyn Price |
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6:25 - 6:30
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Speaker |
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6:30 - 6:45
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Cuir Bleu
 Oakland-based Cuir Bleu delivers Electronic Rock with a fetish flair and a spanking good beat! Dynamic lead singer Pixie performs with a driving, ero-centric message and rich rock-influenced vocals, reminiscent of Pat Benetar and Annie Lennox. |
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Dance Arena
| Saturday, June 26 |
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12:30
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Liam (Tantra) |
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2:00
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Tracer (Tektite Experience) |
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3:00
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Denise (djdenise.com) |
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4:00
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St. John (F8/HouseNation) |
| Sunday, June 27 |
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12:00
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ADRIAN (Endup) |
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12:50
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Neon Leon (Fag Fridays) |
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1:40
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Pete Avila (Fag Fridays) |
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2:30
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David Harness (Fag Fridays) |
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3:20
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Rolo (Fag Fridays) |
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4:10
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LIVE PERFORMANCE TBA |
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4:30
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Honey Dijon (NYC)
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5:45
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Tedd Patterson (NYC) |
Latin Stage
Welcome to the 7th Annual Latin Pride Dance Stage brought to you by Club Papi and the Bench 'n Bar. This year's lineup is one of the strongest we have ever had at San Francisco Pride. Featured this year: Up and coming Latino star VICTOR SOLIEL, along with Spanish Pop Diva REBECA, direct from Spain. European Pop Duo,LA BOUCHE makes an appearance, along with our super headlining act LA INDIA.
| Sunday, June 27 |
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Noon
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DJ Alex (The Bench 'N Bar) |
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1:00
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DJ Jose (Pan Dulce/Muevelo) |
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2:15
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Victor Soliel (Direct from El Paso) |
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2:45
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DJ Marco (Esta Noche/Club Papi) |
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3:45
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La Bouche (Direct from Los Angeles) |
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4:15
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DJ Mike (Clube Papi/Arena LA) |
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5:15
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Rebeca (Direct from Spain)
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5:45
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DJ Chili D |
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6:15
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La India (Direct from Puerto Rico) |
Asian and Pacific Islander Stage
Celebrating its’ 5th year anniversary, the Asian & Pacific Islander Stage comes larger than life. Check out these celebrities coming to entertain for SF Pride 2004.
| Sunday, June 27 |
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Noon
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DJ Jeremy Basto ('N Touch) |
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1:00 - 6:00
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Dance Groups: Freeplay, MxM, Rice Girls, Metamorphosis Girls, Team Elite, The Transformers, The Ladies of Moani Ke'ala O ka Mailelauli'l and the Men of Ka Iho Makawalu A Ka Ua Kipi'uupu'u, Clark Bolivar Jr., Hula Halau O' Kailekailani Maika' I Kamailelani, Bionic Chicks, UTOPA |
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6:00
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DJ Angel ('N Touch) |
Featured Featured Performers: April, Natalise, April Kee, Fatima, Sharyn Maceren, IMMIJ, Alvendia Malyssa, Leslie, Jordan Segundo, and other performers.
Emcees: Tita Aida and special guests emcees.
SwingOUT Swing Stage
Wanna Swing? Join SwingOUT!, San Francisco's premier queer swing dancing organization, at our favorite event of the year, San Francisco Pride! We’ll be swinging all day to big band, jump blues, modern swing, and rock and roll. Do the shim-sham-shimmy and the jitterbug stroll (swing line dancing), take a dance lesson, or watch performances by our special guests. Whether you’re a vintage lindy hopper who’s seen it all, a brand spankin’ new dancer, or someone who taps their toes on the sidelines, we guarantee you’ll have a jumpin’ good time! SwingOUT! has been putting on queer swing dances, special events, classes, performances and parties since 1998.
| Sunday, June 27 |
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Noon
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Open Dancing |
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1:00
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Shim-Sham & Jitterbug Stroll Swing Line Dances |
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1:30
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Special Performance by the Queer Jitterbugs |
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2:00
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FREE beginning East Coast Swing dance lessons |
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3:30
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Special Performance by the Queer Jitterbugs |
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4:00
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FREE beginning East Coast Swing dance lessons |
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5:00
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Shim-Sham & Jitterbug Stroll Swing Line Dances
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6:30
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Dance floor closes |
Tantra Trance Stage
| Sunday, June 27 |
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Noon
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Lurid |
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1:00
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Pee che |
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2:00
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Psion |
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3:00
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Denise |
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4:00
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Tracer |
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5:00
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Liam Shy |
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6:00
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KJ
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All times subject to change. Stop by the Out Words Village for the complete listing and times for authors appearances.
Nectar Women's Stage
Get ready for more sweet, sexy, and downright spicy essence of woman. The Nectar Women’s Stage is back for its fourth year to drench Pride-goers in positive female power. Don’t miss this year’s wicked performances by Sistas in the Pit, Jennie McNutty, Katastrophe, London Street, Mary Dolan, 1trikpony, Momma’s Boyz and more.
Soul of Pride African-American Stage
With Resident DJ Pause
| Sunday, June 27 |
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12:40
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Marti St. Michaels (Singer) |
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12:55
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Sparlha Swa (Soul) |
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1:10
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Horus Tolson (House) |
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1:35
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Carolyn King (Comedian) |
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1:45
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6 Times Crazy speaker (Hip-Hop dance) |
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2:05
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Nafis (Spoken Word) |
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2:25
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Heather Hiles (Speaker)
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2:35
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Butta Fly Soul (Spoken Word) |
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2:45
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Blue Buddha and Friends (Neo-Soul) |
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3:05
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Diane Amos (Comedian) |
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3:20
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Tribute to DJ Sean G
(Dance - Choreographed by Vincent Cowart) |
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3:35
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Katora (Neo-Soul) |
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3:55
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Harlem Shake (Burlesque) |
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4:05
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Lolo Swift (Rap) |
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4:20
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Lonnie Tuck and the Skuby Snax (R&B) |
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4:40
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Ronnie Williams (R&B) |
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4:55
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Sakai (Neo-Soul) |
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5:15
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Charlene Moore (Soul Songstress)
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Faerie Freedom Village
| Saturday, June 26 |
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Noon
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Opening Circle |
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Noon - 6
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Radical Faerie Village Art Exhibit |
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Noon - 6
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Queer Youth Outreach Picnic |
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Noon
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Lucian Blake (Downtempo DJ) |
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1:00
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Sammy (House DJ) |
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2:00
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Game (Renol)
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2:15
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House Ball |
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3:00
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Big Daddy (Hip-Hop DJ) |
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4:00
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Game (Renol) |
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4:15
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Drag Performance (Isis)
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5:00
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Game (Renol) |
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5:15
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Urban Kocks (Izzy) |
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5:40
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Stretch Time (Optional DJ) |
| Sunday, June 27 |
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Noon - 6:00
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Sunday Event/Faerie Freedom Village |
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Noon - 6:00
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Radical Faerie Vaillage Art Exhibit |
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Noon
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Larry, Hall, and Jack |
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12:30
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Open Mic |
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1:00
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Inka |
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2:00
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Garrin Benfield and Friends |
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3:00
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DJs pup, Mermaid, Buttercup
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6:00
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Closing Circle |
Out Word Writer's
Village
| Sunday, June 27 |
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1:00
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TBA |
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2:00
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Juicy, Michelle Tea, TBA |
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3:00
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"Other Magazine" writers |
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3:45
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Patrick Califia, Daphne Gottlieb, Jim Provenzano,
Mabel Maney, Thea Hillman |
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5:00
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Suspect Thoughts Press writers |
Shadowplay Stage
The Shadowplay dance stage features music outside the mainstream: Seventies glam and punk to Eighties post-punk, new wave and goth, to Nineties shoegazing, indie rock, and riot grrrl; plus the latest electrodiscopunk from dance floors across the globe -- the Shadowplay Stage promises a wild time. Featuring DJ Donimo from Club Vanguard, and guests.
| Sunday, June 27 |
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Noon
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DJ Donimo |
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1:30
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DJs Adrian and the Mysterious D |
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3:00
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DJ Donimo |
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4:00
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DJ Don Baird |
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5:30
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DJs Donimo and Dan |
Sundance Country Western Stage
Whether it's two-step, line-dance, waltz, or swing, country-western dancing is popular in the queer community all around the U.S. (and Canada, Europe and Australia too). Today's country dancing is fun, romantic, wild, sexy, and free-spirited. And, best of all, it's easy to learn. The Sundance Saloon Country-Western Dance Corral will be open from noon until 6 p.m., with a beginning line dance lesson and a beginning two-step lesson during the day. Boots and hats are not required – all you need is the desire to have fun! In addition to lessons at the Pride dance floor, several venues offer dance lessons and dancing in the Bay Area. For a complete listing of dance venues and classes, visit the Sundance Association web site at http://sundancesaloon.org.This year’s country-western dance floor is again produced by the Sundance Association for Country-Western Dancing, an all-volunteer, non-profit organization which promotes country-western dancing in the gay/lesbian community in the Bay Area.
Leather Alley
| Sunday, June 27 |
| Demo Area |
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Noon - 1:30
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Flogging Demo and presentation
2 Sets of two presenters, each doing approx. 45 minutes |
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2:00 - 3:30
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Rope and Leather Restraints Demo
Same format as above - new presenters |
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4:00 - 5:30
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Flogging Demo and presentation
Same format as above - new presenters |
| Bootblacking Station |
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Noon - 2:00
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Local bootblackers |
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3:00 - 4:30
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Local and celebrity bootblackers |
| Daddy Howard/Spanking Demo Area |
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1:00 - 3:30
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Daddy Howard and/or friends doing OTK spankings |
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4:00 - 5:30
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Other groups doing spankings
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| Exiles/Light Rope Bondage Area |
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Noon - 2:00
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Exiles staff showing light rope work |
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3:00 - 5:00
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Same format, possibly including other presenters |
The Bear Garden
| Sunday, June 27 |
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Noon - 7:00
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A gathering place for hairy men and their admirers |
Contingent Monitors and Safety
SF PRIDE 2004
Please Note - The first hour of each Safety Monitor Training also double as Contingent Monitor Training
Training Workshops
The following dates reflect the remaining Safety Trainings, which will begin with a Contingent Monitor training session druing the very first hour.
June 23, Wed. 7:00 p.m. - First Congregational Church of SF, Urban Life
Center, 1101 O'Farrell at Franklin, SF
June 25, Fri. 7:00 p.m. - Bethany United Methodist Church, 1268 Sanchez St.
June 26, Sat. 2:00 p.m. - The LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street, SF
All sites are wheelchair accessible.
All training workshops begin with a one hour Contingent Monitor Orientation and are followed by an hour and a half devoted to Safety Monitor Training.
Try NOT to come to the last training session, as it is somewhat reserved for out-of-towners, likely to be standing-room only, and overwhelmingly hot! If you get turned away from this training, due to capacity limits, then your group will forfeit their participation in the Parade.
Safety needs you! Come volunteer as a Safety Monitor for the SF Pride Celebration and Parade! Perks include:
-up to two t-shirts (different colors for Saturday and Sunday)
-meals & water
-usually a special goodie bag
-support staff
-a private rest area and porta-potties
-training in non-violent crowd control
-a special volunteer picnic after the event
-the opportunity to make friends and collect up to half a million phone numbers.
This year Safety Monitors will also be able to participate in the Community Partners share.
What will you be doing as a Safety Volunteer?
-helping people enjoy SF Pride safely by assisting in the facilitation of the
Parade and Celebration!
-Be an extra set of eyes and ears
-help to move large objects/vehicles through crowds
-remind people what common sense responses should be
-assist Medical and Accessibility Committees where appropriate
-be pro-active rather than re-active for situations
Requirements
An enthusiastic team player committed to attending one training session! Returning volunteers have an option of attending every other year. Safety CANNOT use any volunteers who have not been through the training. We appreciate people with experience in crowd control (including Parents, Librarians, Teachers & Bartenders) and those speaking more than one language or sign language, but we are just as excited to train persons who do not posses this experience. You are required to remain clean and sober while you are on duty.
How many volunteers are needed?
Saturday 100-120 Volunteers
Sunday 180 Volunteers.
Who will I report to?
Safety Sub-Committee Co-Chairs, Safety Joan and Safety Dave. Report to Safety Command Tent at Parade Command Center.
What is the time commitment and/or shifts requirement?
We usually work with anyone who wants to work with us. Minimum 4 hours on either or both event dates, but shifts usually run approximately 8 hours (or more, depending on the volunteer).
Grand Stand Seating
- Accessibility and Accessibility Partner tickets can be purchased day of the parade at the grandstands at sliding scale until sold out.
- Regular Grandstand tickets are SOLD OUT. However, at 11:00am on parade day, June 27th, unoccupied seats will be released for sale at the grandstand.
Grand Stand seats are bleacher style seating set up specifically for the parade on Sunday morning. These seats are located directly along the parade route on the north side of Market St at UN Plaza. A Grand Stand seat assures you a premium space at the parade, unobstructed views and a break from the standing crowds. Grandstand seats are priced as follows:
Regular General Seating
Day of event: $35 (in previous years all seating has been pre-sold)
Accessibility Tickets and Accessibility Partner Tickets
These tickets are sliding scale $0-$30 in advance or the day of the event
Accessibility Seating
Tickets for those with accessibility needs can be purchased on a sliding scale and each ticket comes with a “partner” ticket. In addition to the seating, a special ground level area has been created for wheelchair users and their partners. The first two rows of seating are for those with disabilities, and an ASL interpreter will be stationed there to provide services for members of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. Please note that a partner ticket must be accompanied by an accessibility ticket for entrance into accessibility seating area.
Accessibility
Accessibility information has been added to the Celebration Map. It lists the sign language interpreted venues, as well as highlights for people with disabilities, in wheelchairs. It is 8.5x11, .pdf, and available in either
color (400 KB, .pdf) or
black and white (900 KB, .pdf).
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 Many of our Stages with performances or speakers will be ASL interpreted: Main, Latin, Nectar, Soul of Pride, Faire Freedom Village and the Writers Village.
- The main stage has designated areas for people with disabilities and for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
- On UN Plaza, which is located between Seventh and Eighth facing Market Street will be a Grandstand viewing area. This area will have ASL
interpretation for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
community as well as a dedicated accessibility
section. (Grand Stand seating area is in the lower right corner of the Celebration
area.)
The Deaf Gay & Lesbian Center (DGLC) will serve as the contact for the Deaf and hard of hearing individuals wishing to learn more about the accessibility of this year's Pride.
 SF Pride strives to make the Parade and Celebration accessible to all. If you have accessibility needs that are not mentioned here, please
email us with your concerns.
There will be a Deaf and Hard of Hearing Gathering Space at the Pride celebration, so that out of state visitors who are Deaf and hard of hearing can visit this gathering space and learn more. This space will open Sunday, June 27, 10am - 7pm.
Requests for tactile interpreters for Deaf-Blind individuals need to be submitted to the Deaf Gay & Lesbian Center (DGLC) one month in advance. For any requests submitted after June 1, 2004, DGLC will make every effort to secure the services of tactile interpreters, but they cannot be guaranteed.
Party Safe
 The San Francisco Pride Celebration is proud to be a DanceSafe certified safe settings event.
Some of the special harm reduction features of this year’s Celebration include:
-A harm reduction booth, sponsored by DanceSafe and other organizations, that will provide literature and information on everything from drugs to safer sex and hearing protection. DanceSafe volunteers will also provide free ecstasy adulterant screening.
-A harm reduction contingent in the parade. If you or your
organization would like to march in the contingent
please contact Will Roscoe for more information.
-Free drinking water and safety messages at the dance areas.
 DanceSafe is a nonprofit organization with chapters throughout the country that provide volunteer harm reduction services in the dance music community. As DanceSafe defines it, “Harm reduction is a philosophy and set of strategies that support individuals in improving their health and lives by reducing the harm that can result from their behaviors and circumstances.
Harm reduction was born in the l/g/b/t community in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Faced with a disease without a cure, programs like safer sex education and needle exchange have saved countless lives by educating people on how to reduce the risk of transmission. Today the principles of harm reduction are being adopted by social service and health programs around the world.
One of the most promising applications of harm reduction concepts is in the area of drug and substance use. Given the failure of the war on drugs to prevent drug use, DanceSafe has sought ways of reducing its harm by providing factual information and safety services, such as ecstasy adulterant screening.
In order to encourage safer and healthier partying in general, DanceSafe has developed a set of “safe setting” guidelines for producers and managers of dance music events. These include:
- Free drinking water at dance areas
- Availability of free literature on safer sex, drugs, and safety
- Posting of health and safety information
- Access for harm reduction and educational organizations.
- On-site emergency medical services by qualified personnel
- Adequate ventilation, security, and accommodations at indoor entertainment events
To learn more about harm reduction and safer partying, visit these websites:
www.dancesafe.org
www.partysafe.org
www.tweaker.org
ReUNION, SF Pride’s official Saturday night
party, has also been certified as a safe settings event.
The Outreach Project
In San Francisco, the Queer Club/Circuit Party Outreach Project, sponsored by DanceSafe and the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, distributes literature, ear plugs, and condoms at clubs and parties, staffs information tables, and works with club owners and managers to develop health and safety messages for their patrons. Working with the Outreach Project, the San Francisco Pride Celebration Committee has developed a set of safe settings guidelines for the 2004 event.
Publications
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Pride Magazine
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This is a 300+ page glossy magazine containing features and articles of general interest as well as a 64 page section giving a broad overview of the event. The magazine will be available at the end of May, free of charge at community bookstores and bars throughout the Bay Area and nationwide at all good bookstores for $5.99.
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Official San Francisco
Pride Guide
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72+, magazine-size
Publication date: June 6, 2004
Distribution: 50,000 throughout Northern California
Price: Free
Inside Pride is the official, month-long guide to all of the city's Pride-related events in June 2003, including the San Francisco Pride Parade and Celebration. The 8-1/2 by 11" guide sports a 4-color glossy cover and features an extensive calendar of June events, maps of the parade and celebration, a full program for the San Francisco International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, and entertaining features on the history, culture, and favorite bars, restaurants, and hotels of San Francisco's queer community. Inside Pride is distributed free throughout cafes, bars, and other community gathering places throughout Northern California starting June 6.
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Pocket Pride
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The day-of resource for the Parade and Celebration
Pages: 48+, pocket-size
For assistance, contact ForYourEvent at 415-389-1515 or
media@foryourevent.com
Distribution: 30,000
at entrances to Celebration
Price: Free
Pocket Pride
is the official "day-of" resource guide to San Francisco's Pride Parade and Celebration. Designed to conveniently fit in your pocket,
Pocket Pride features the most comprehensive, up-to-date list of Celebration schedules, stages and performers, exhibitors and parade entrants. Pocket Pride's detailed map of the entire Pride Celebration site and parade route make
Pocket Pride an indispensable resource for celebrants trying to locate a specific booth or stage, or otherwise navigate San Francisco's Pride Celebration. Pocket Pride is distributed free throughout the Pride Celebration site during Pride weekend and is printed on 4-color, glossy paper.
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