Comments for Rochester (NY) Pride

Comment on 2011 Events by Joey

Joey — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:30:44 +0000

Hello All, Great job this year, the parade was on time and smooth, Thank you for that. Where can we find the winners of the parade contests?

Comment on 2011 Events by Nid

Nid — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 17:24:06 +0000

This is going to sound harsh… but just want to try to give some feed back. I went to Pride Fest last year and it was just a horrible experience. I was guessing there would be some trinkets for sale, some music, and probably lots of socializing and information on different groups in the area… well, when I got there the place was just disgustingly dirty with trash all over the place and pretty much just a bunch of very drunk people. I hung out for about and hour, just felt really out of place and decided to go home. I was going to do the picnic this year figuring it would be a bit more subdued and less like the Pride Fest…I saw it was $15 to get in and still kind of wanted to check it out until I looked at peoples FaceBook pages… endless pictures of Jello shots and coolers stuffed with booze. So decided against the picnic this year as I am guessing it will pretty much be like Pride Fest but with the sun up. I’m a gay 30 year old male who has been out for just over 4 years. I’m not in contact with most of my family, I have very few LGBT friends, I don’t enjoy getting drunk or being around drunk people, and I’m not into promiscuous sex… so yea, I’m not very popular I guess. Looking at the above there are probably some events that I missed out on that would have been better suited for me… but I work all week long and only have the weekend. To me Pride Week should be about those of us who don’t really have the support networks or know where to find them. Sorry again, I know this is all done with good intentions… and you guys need cash to do anything… but I am basically ending the week feeling more left out out then ever… sorry for the guilt trip, but just how I feel.

Comment on 2011 Picnic by Robert

Robert — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 16:30:58 +0000

Does the entrance fee include food? First time going and we are coming from Syracuse.

Comment on 2011 Events by AgainstOppression

AgainstOppression — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 21:19:50 +0000

As long as Ticked off Trannies is shown I will not be attending. Its a transphobic, misogynist, sexist, racist, and triggering film. There’s no reason to show it. This is why many Trans people avoid Pride events. Be more inclusive.

Comment on 2011 Events by Geo

Geo — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 12:03:55 +0000

Great job this year at posting how to request sign language interpreters for events. Good Job!

Comment on 2011 Events by Rick

Rick — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 05:12:17 +0000

I agree with our friend from Canada about charging for the Festival & Picnic. I’ve been to festivals all over and very few charge admission; those that do only charge a couple of bucks. This issue comes up every year. Organizers always cite, that it’s fund-rising event, there are operating costs, etc. as the reason for the fees. But, isn’t the point of Pride events to build the GLBTQ community (something Rochester sorely needs), not raise revenue? Not only that, the vendors at the events pay to rent space–a significant and legitimate source of revenue.

I went to the Tea Dance last Sunday. Another cover charge. “Appetizers” were 1 tray each cheese, crackers & fruit and 1 pagoda tray of mixed apps & olives that was gone in 10 minutes. “Reduced” Absolute drinks, a sponsor of the event, were $4. Everything else was regular price. Thankfully the event was poorly attended, because even with the modest turn-out it took 10-15 minutes to get a drink.

Maybe we’ve outgrown the need for Pride events when even the gay community of conserative Rochester starts to think the bottom line is more important than the core reasons that we’re supposed to be celebrating…

Comment on 2011 Events by Katherine

Katherine — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 04:04:31 +0000

For the parade would you reccomend we park near the beginning or near the end and then walk to the starting point?

Comment on 2011 Events by Rochester Pride

Rochester Pride — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 23:13:52 +0000

Thanks! I’ll pass the suggestions along.

Comment on 2011 Events by Rochester Pride

Rochester Pride — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 23:13:11 +0000

The festival is right after the parade. It is more geared at adults, but there is no age limit.

Comment on 2011 Picnic by Rochester Pride

Rochester Pride — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 23:12:01 +0000

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