Parade - Free Event
The Annual
Pride Parade
Saturday, July 19, 2008 - step-off at 11:00am
Parade route: Rainbow Mile - University Ave between Normal St. and 6th 
down to Upas.
Recycling bins will be placed along the parade route and at each review stand. Please do your part to make Pride green.
When San Diego's first Pride march took place in 1974 down Broadway, its participants could not have imagined traversing down a mile-long parade route lined with 150,000 applauding spectators. The handfuls of brave activists who marched back then recall being afraid of losing their jobs or becoming ostracized in a climate that incited fear and hatred from those witnessing the event from the sidelines.
The San Diego LGBT Pride parade has come a very long way since the 1970s. It now embodies 200 floats and contingents from our diverse LGBT community, including our straight supporters, local politicians and community churches and businesses. It is an enormous spectacle not to be missed!
With over 175 floats and contingents the Parade is the largest civic event in San Diego.
Help cover the cost of the parade and make a tax-deductible contribution today! Click the Donate Now button and charge your contribution to support San Diego Pride today.
Reviewing Stands are located at the following locations:
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University Ave. and Normal St.- Presented by Jack FM
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University and Richmond - Presented by Sophie 103.7
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Between Vermont and Richmond - The Deaf Pride reviewing stand - Presented by San Diego Youth and Community Services.ASL interpreters will be provided.
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University and Vermont - The Television Zone
Emcee - Nicole Murray- Ramirez
Emcee - Comic Robin Tyler
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University and 10th - Presented by Magic 92.5
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University and 8th - Presented by La Mejor 99.3 FM
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University and 7th - Presented by FM 94.9
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6th Ave South of University - Radio Latina XLTN-FM 104.5
"El maestro de ceremonias de este patrocinador difundirá información del desfile en español".
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6th Ave at Robinson - Presented by 91X
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6th Ave at Pennsylvania - 50 and Better Cool Zone presented by Aging as Ourselves
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6th Ave. Anderson Pl - Presented by Z90.3
ASL interpretation will be provided at the Deaf Pride reviewing stand. An area adjacent to the Normal Stree reviewing stand will be reserved for spectators with special needs. Additionally, water and festival tickets can be purchased along the parade route.
Exciting Pride Offerings for Those 50 and Better!
A VIP seating section for LGBT seniors will be set up at the corner of Pennsylvania and 6th Avenue for this year's Pride Parade. The area will have a tent for shade and chairs will be provided. The
Aging as Ourselves program and San Diego Pride are sponsoring this free Cool Zone for 50 and Better. Space is limited and tickets are required for this special seating area. Tickets are available at S.A.G.E. to
individual seniors on a first-come, first-served basis.
PARADE AWARDS!
Award donations will be presented to the most fabulous contingents.
Various Pride sponsors and local celebrities will select this year's float and contingent winners based on the following categories:
(for profit business winners are asked to have the donation made to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of their choice)
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Judges Award - $1000 Grand Prize |
The entry which best interprets the theme, "Live, Love, Be" |
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Co-Chair's Award - $400 |
The best decorated vehicle that captures the theme "Live, Love, Be". |
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Community Partner Award - $300 |
The most creative entry from a local business |
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Musical Marching Contingent Award $250 |
A Musical Marching contingent that performs in a musical and coordinated manner. |
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Mayor's Award - $200 |
The best out of town entry. |
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Rainbow Mile Award - $150 |
The most imaginatively decorated and colorful walking contingent. |
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