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San Diego Pride may be best known for its Festival in beautiful Balboa Park and the annual Parade, however there are numerous community events held throughout the months of June and July that are part of Pride's Official Events program. The months of June and July are packed with something for everyone.
Check out these Official Pride events and parties!
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Thursday,
July 16 |
An Official Event of San Diego Pride
organized by the
Greater San Diego Business Association |
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GSDBA Rainbow Pride Mixer |
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5:30-7 :00 pm
Bourbon St. |
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The annual GSDBA Pride Mixer is now an official event of San Diego Pride and will definitely be a festive mix of proud people.Chuck Ferrante will host the event at Bourbon Street with excellent food selections from Lei Lounge.Dessert and drinks round out the menu. Expect a great DJ as well as live entertainment and terrific raffle prizes. |
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$10 members / $15 non-members
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Thursday,
July 16 |
An Official Event of San Diego Pride
"RED LIGHT DISTRICT @ Universal" |
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10 p.m. @ Universal
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Tickets $15www.607events.com www.flawles.com
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RED LIGHT DISTRICT - Thirsty Thursday goes into the night for our LESBROS! RED LIGHT DISTRICT is A Pride Party for our LESBROS and friends. Experience a little bit of Amsterdam's Red Light District in Hillcrest - Tolerance is an absolute must.
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Friday,
July 17 |
An Official Event of San Diego Pride
Pride Community Breakfast
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July Community Breakfast to Help Kick Off Pride Weekend
The July San Diego LGBT Community Coalition Breakfast will be a special Pride champagne brunch. It will take place on Fri., July 18 from 7:30-9am at The Center, 3909 Centre St.
A full breakfast is available for a $10 donation and RSVPs are not required. The LGBT Community Coalition Breakfast is sponsored by Wells Fargo, the Gay & Lesbian Times and San Diego LGBT Pride.
Champagne provided by Barefoot Wines
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Friday,
July 17 |
Meet the Lady Chablis - free event
The Lady Chablis, "The Empress of Atlanta"
Friday, July 17, 2009 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
at The Caliph, 3100 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
Your Hosts:
Nicole the Great, Queen Mother of the Americas
Emperor XXXVII Christopher Grinston
Empress XXXVII Selena Diamond
The Lady Chablis is a Movie Star (Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil), Author and Entertainer as well as Celebrity Grand Marshall for San Diego Pride 2009
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Friday,
July 17 |
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An Official Event of San Diego Pride
Launch 2009 Party |
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6 pm - 10 pm |
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Tickets www.robbenzon.org
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$30 for general admittance
$65 for VIP (VIP area & upgraded refreshments |
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This annual outdoor house party is a great way  to kick off the pride weekend. Limited to 500 people, San Diego's who's who and their out of town guests always make this event their first stop for the weekend. With an open bar and complimentary food provided by local vendors, plus an exciting silent auction, it is THE place to be seen and make your plans for the rest of the weekend.
Ticket purchases will benefit the SAN DIEGO PRIDE fund for the San Diego Youth Housing Center.
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Friday,
July 17 |
An Official Event of San Diego Pride
"East Village Charitable Dinner" |
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6:00 pm |
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Hard Rock Hotel |
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www. 607events.org / www.flawles.com |
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$125
Enjoy a wonderful dinner with the city's most influential and powerful women.Live Comedy Entertainment by Monique from Jack FM. Cocktail Hour begins at 6 p.m..Dinner begins at 7 p.m.Limited seating.
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| Friday, July 17 |
An Official Event of San Diego Pride
"Central Park Night"
9 p.m.
Hard Rock Hotel
www.607events.com / www.flawles.com
$30 tickets**
Get ready for a night under the stars and we transform the legends ballroom into downtown Manhattan's Central Park.This event is sure to take your breath away.The west coasts top Dj's spinning the latest hip hop/ electro mixes.Finnius 3 performs at midnight to a sexy and hot celebrity fashion show.
**15% of your ticket from this event goes to San Diego Pride
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Friday, July 17 |
An Official Event of San Diego Pride
BOOT CAMP: The Military Party |
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4th & B, San Diego's Largest Afterhours Venue, 345 B Street |
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10 p.m. - 4 a.m |
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Tickets www.sandiegopride.com |
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Pride weekend kicks off with Boot Camp at 4th & B, a military themed party to honor our fellow LGBT service members. Circuit veterans DJ Twisted Dee and DJ Paulo team up to bring heavy and deep beats to the dance floor. The club will be professionally decorated with a military theme. Camo attire is encouraged.
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| Saturday, July 18 |
An Official Event of San Diego Pride
28th Annual Run and Stride with Pride |
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presented by Front Runners & Walkers San Diego - 10:00 am, Park & University - along the parade route.
Fast, flat and USAT&F sanctioned and certified 5k run and walk.
Awards to top three in each age category.
For entry fees and more info visit www.frsdweb.org
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| Saturday, July 18 |
An Official Event of San Diego Pride
POPSICLE PRIDE: The Uplifting & Euphoric Party |
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4th & B, San Diego's Largest Afterhours Venue, 345 B Street |
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10 p.m - 5 a.m. |
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Tickets www.sandiegopride.com
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After a huge success and capacity turnout last year, Popsicle Pride returns to 4th & B for another fun and memorable event. Talented DJ Casey Alva from Los Angeles and up and coming DJ Nikno will spin a night of uplifting and euphoric house music that will keep the dance floor moving late into the night. Your senses will be stimulated with cirque style aerial performances and special graphic projections with our laser system and huge LED screen.
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| Saturday, July 18 |
An Official Event of San Diego Pride
U*NI*TY |
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The Flame |
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presented by IN2U Events |
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9 pm - 2 am |
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www.myspace.com/in2uevents
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An Event celebrating the LGBT Community and friends.
Entertainment from beginning to End. Live Opening Act, San Diego's Best Hip Hop Dance Crew, Live Artists and fashion Models, Photography styling session, and 4 Amazing Dj's in 2 Rooms, including our Resident Dj dirty KURTY, spinning Hip Hop, House, Rock, Pop, Disco, Electro and more. We are committed to having an event where ego and judgement are left at the door. This event brings the LBGT Community together.
Together WE ARE ONE = U*NI*TY
**15% of your ticket from this event goes to San Diego Pride Fund to suppor the Youth Housing project.
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| Saturday, July 18 |
An Official Event of San Diego Pride
"Mile High Club" |
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The Abbey |
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8 pm |
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Tickets $30
www.607events.com www.flawles.com
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Are you ready to join the mile high club?The abbey will be transformed into a first class cabin.Keep your eye out for the hot flight attendants swimming in the 12ft tall martini glasses.Special Performance at midnight. SD's hottestDj's spin a top 40/house mix.
**15% of your ticket from this event goes to San Diego Pride
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| Saturday, July 18 |
Annual - Pride Parade |
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11:00am, University Ave between Normal St., down 6th to Upas
Watch the Annual Pride Parade steps off at 11 am. With over 150 floats and contingents, the Parade is the largest civic event in San Diego and the largest Pride parade in Southern California. Come join the fun and celebrate equality, freedom, and diversity in our community!
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| Saturday, July 18 |
2-day Pride Festival
Saturday, July 18, from Noon - 10PM
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Sunday,
July 19 |
Sunday, July 19, 11am - 8pm
Historic Balboa Park, 6th & Juniper |
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Art of Pride |
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The juried exhibit showcasing works by local LGBT artists skilled in oil painting, pottery, sculpturing and jewelry making will take place during the two-day Pride festival in Balboa Park, July 18 and 19 |
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Sunday,
July 19 |
An Official Event of San Diego Pride
"Jet Lag" |
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The W |
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Noon - 8 p.m. |
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Tickets $20 |
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Wind down from 5 days of Pride with FlawLes/ 607 Productions Beach and Pool party at the newly remodeled W Hotel in San Diego. Kick back and review pictures of 2009 SD Pride, along with live music, fashion and more.
**15% of your ticket from this event goes to San Diego Pride
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Sunday,
July 19 |
An Official Event of San Diego Pride
SALVATION: The Closing Party |
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4th & B, San Diego's Largest Afterhours Venue, 345 B Street |
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10pm - 5am |
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Tickets www.sandiegopride.com
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Superstar DJ Peter Rauhofer makes a rare West Coast appearance for San Diego Pride to headline the Official Closing Party. Salvation will transform 4th & B into a gothic cathedral with huge chandeliers, heavy velvet curtains and stained glass panels. The night will also feature a fire show, a professional laser system and amazing lighting and sound.
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| Monday, July 20 |
Hillcrest Community Clean Up |
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Starting at 7:00 a.m. sign up to help The Hillcrest Town Council clean the neighborhood of Hillcrest after the Pride celebration.Volunteers help clean our city and raise funds for the Hillcrest Town Council.Call 619-260-1929 to volunteer. |
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PAST EVENTS PAST EVENTS |
| Wednesday, July 1 |
Rainbow Flag Raising Ceremonies |
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Prominent members of the community will be joined by local politicians and business leaders at a flag raising ceremony for a rainbow flag which commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and will be the official kickoff to a full month of Pride events and celebrations including the parade and festival.
SDSU @ 11:00, Centennial Walkway (Sundial Area)
NTC/Liberty Station @ 11:15
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| Sunday, July 12 |
An Official Event of San Diego Pride
San Diego Dyke March and Dyke Fest |
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11 AM - Rally, 11:30 AM - March, 12 pm to 6 pm - Festival
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www.dykemarchsd.org
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Dyke March and Dyke Festival is a community-driven event that empowers, inspires, promotes, and celebrates women's and trans' communities. INCREASING QUEER VISIBILITY and activism are their main goal and purpose. Over the years, Dyke March / Dyke Fest organizations all over the world and United States have grown to be more inclusive of all women-loving-women REGARDLESS OF LABELS. Dyke March and Festival San Diego is an integration of lesbians, bisexuals, trans, queers, feminists, and supporters coming together for the common cause of anti-discrimination and anti-oppression of ALL PEOPLE.
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Sunday, July 12 |
An Official Event of San Diego Pride
The San Diego Men's Chorus |
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POLITICS / PREJUDICE / PRIDE: Stonewall 40
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www.sdmc.org
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The San Diego Men's Chorus will present a landmark theatre piece to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots on Sunday, July 12, 2009. This event will feature an original script, and music selected from the popular music and social justice causes of the past forty years.
Del Shores, creator of Sordid Lives, will star in this event, along with Olympic icon and activist Greg Louganis. And Broadway sensation Frenchie Davis will also appear, singing with the chorus. The San Diego Womens Drum Circle will rock the house with their powerful, pulsating rhythms. And featuring local actors and dancers from Malashock and the San Diego Dance Theatre, as well as students from the San Diego High School for Media, Visual and Performing Arts. |
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Tuesday,
July 14 |
City of San Diego Proclamation, 10:00am, at City Hall
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Wednesday,
July 15 |
An Official Event of San Diego Pride
San Diego Women's Chorus presents
"Mama Mia!: The Movie" |
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7:30pm
Ultra Star Cinemas (Hazard Center)
7510 Hazard Center Drive 92128
Purchase Advance Tickets: $18
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/70711
Sing along to all your favorite ABBA songs with help from the voices of the San Diego Women's Chorus. The fun doesn't stop at singing! There will also be dancing, costumes and some fun audience participation moments.
Door Prizes, Opportunity Drawing and of course... Prize for BEST COSTUME. Proceeds benefit SDWC's Sister Singers Fund and San Diego Pride Youth Activity Fund |
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