Flag Raising, City Hall, Rochester
Fri., July 8 · 4-5pm
Fri., July 8 · 4-5pm
The Rainbow Flag Raising event is held in the atrium of the beautiful Rochester City Hall. Learn more about the events of the week including any additions or changes. This is a great opportunity for everyone to help make LGBT Pride an important part of our city. This program will have ASL interpretation provided.
Sassy in the South Wedge
Fri., July 8 · 5-9pm
Fri., July 8 · 5-9pm
- Volunteer Check-in at Equal=Grounds
- Following the flag raising at City Hall, grab you friends and head to the South Wedge. Merchants in the South Wedge will be offering Pride Specials to community members on this evening, so, walk the streets of the newest Gayborhood in Rochester and see what Sassy fun awaits. 2011 Pride Volunteers will pick-up event information and instructions for Pride week at Equal=Grounds. Participating merchants include John’s Tex Mex, Tattoo Kamikaze, Echo-Tone Music, Boulder Coffee, Altar Ink Tattoo, Full Moon Vista Bike and Sport, Hedonist Artisan Chocolates, Lux Lounge, Tap & Mallet, and Equal=Grounds. Dance the night away at Boulder Coffee on the outside patio. If desired, please request ASL interpreting by contacting DeafAccess@gayalliance.org before July 1.
2nd Annual Gay Days at SeaBreeze
Saturday, July 9 · 11am – 6pm
Saturday, July 9 · 11am – 6pm
- Since 1879, Seabreeze has been Rochester’s favorite Amusement Park, located within view of Lake Ontario, near the north end of Culver Road, Seabreeze is the 4th oldest amusement park in the nation. Special Pride Day entrance is only $22.50, but, these discounted tickets must be purchased through the Gay Alliance 585-244-8640. There will be a Pride Pavilion from 11:00 – 4:00 for picnickin, running water and electricity, you can bring your own food/coolers into the park. The Jack Rabbit will give you a jolt, the Tilt–a–Whirl will spin you right ‘round baby and the Water Park will cool you off… Seabreeze is always a good time for people of all ages. (Children 2 and under admitted free) Be sure to wear your brightest rainbow outfit so we can be seen-everywhere. If desired, please request ASL interpreting by contacting DeafAccess@gayalliance.org before July 1.
Drag Brunch at EDIBLES Restaurant
Sunday, July 10 · Shows at 12pm & 2pm
Sunday, July 10 · Shows at 12pm & 2pm
- Don’t be a Drag, Eat with a Queen. The shows feature Kasha Davis, Aggy Dune, Poison Waters, and Darienne Lake. Book your reservation at www.ediblesrochester.com or call (585) 271-4910.
2nd Annual Pride Open Golf Tournament
Sunday, July 10 · Tee Time 1:00pm
Sunday, July 10 · Tee Time 1:00pm
- Brockport Country Club is the location of the tournament. Registration is $90/person and proceeds benefit AIDS Care and the Youth Program at the Gay Alliance. For information and registration email jerry@igbomy2011.org or visit www.igbomy2011.org
Absolut Pride Tea Party at One
Sunday, July 10 · 5pm
Sunday, July 10 · 5pm
- Absolut is the sponsor of the 2011 Pride Tea Party at One. Join the fun as Pride fills this Eastend establishment with a Rainbow of fantastic fun. This is a 21+ event and tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Join local leaders as The Gay Alliance formally presents the Pride 2011 Grand Marshall. Cash bar, food, great music by DJ Henry and DJ Jon Herbert, and performances by KeKe Valasquez-Lord (Miss Gay Pride) and Samantha Vega. If desired, please request ASL interpreting by contacting DeafAccess@gayalliance.org before July 1. Purchase advance tickets in person at Equal=Grounds, Outlandish and Bachelor Forum.
Youth Dance & Drag Pagent
Mon., July 11 · 5-9pm
Mon., July 11 · 5-9pm
- The annual Youth Pride Dance and Drag Pageant will be held at TILT Nightclub, located at 444 Central Avenue in Rochester. $5 admission includes pizza and two free soda tickets. (Additional $0.75/ea) DJ Chuck Argento will spin the music. This event is open to all LGBTQ youth ages 13-23. Straight allies are welcome. This is an alcohol and drug free event. If desired, please request ASL interpreting by contacting DeafAccess@gayalliance.org before July 5.
Movie Night and Refreshments
Tuesday, July 12 · 7-8:30pm
- For the seventh year Third Presbyterian Church, 4 Meigs St (at East Ave) Rochester. PATRIK, AGE 1.5 is a 2008 Swedish comedy–drama film in which a gay Swedish couple adopt what they at first believe to be a baby, Patrik, only to have him turn out to be a homophobic teenager. This 103 minute film is sure to both disturb you and entertain you. The Tuesday movie night has become a popular event during the annual Rochester Pride Week. Presented in Swedish with English Subtitles.
Out&Equal 2nd Thursdays Networking Event
Thurs, July 14 · 5-7pm
Thurs, July 14 · 5-7pm
- The Pride Edition of Second Thursday will be at the Horizons Lounge at the Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Drive, Fairport. Pride giveaways and 50/50 raffle to support Pride 2011. No cover, just good conversation.
ImageOUT Movie Night
Thurs, July 14
Thurs, July 14
- ImageOUT’s Pride Week double feature will be held at the Cinema Cinema Theatre, 957 South Clinton Avenue 14620 will bring back two audience favorites from their October lineup for one night only.
@ 7pm · “You Should Meet My Son”
@ 9pm · “Ticked-Off Trannies with Kinves”
Note: This film contains excessive, over-the-top, graphic violence.
- To request interpreting services contact the ImageOut by July 8. Use the relay service, 1-800-662-1220 or email office@imageout.org. This event is wheelchair accessible.
2011 Rochester Pride Weekend Kickoff
Friday, July 15 · 7-10pm
Friday, July 15 · 7-10pm
- The 2011 Pride Weekend Kickoff Party will be held at The Holiday Inn Airport located at 911 Brooks Ave., Rochester, 14624 (Brooks Avenue and I-390). No entry fee, cash bar, food, and prizes. A Pride program will only briefly interrupt the music by DJ Chuck Argento and dancing. The Sashing of the 2011 Grand Marshal and Honorary Marshal along with a big thank you for what they have done for the Rochester community. If desired, please request ASL interpreting by contacting DeafAccess@gayalliance.org before July 8.
- Special room rate: $99. Call 585-328-6000.
Pre-Parade Lunch with PFLAG
Saturday, July 16 · 11:30am – 2:00pm
Saturday, July 16 · 11:30am – 2:00pm
- The poster says it all, “Mom and Dad want you to eat a healthy lunch before you go OUT to play.” Support PFLAG’s important work by buying a lunch, your choice of Pita w/Humus or Turkey Sandwich. ($5 adult/ $3 children). Sale will be at Asbury First United Methodist Church – 1050 East Ave, Rochester 14607. Download the Flyer
LGBT Pride Family Day at the Memorial Art Gallery
Sat. July 16 · 12 – 3pm
Sat. July 16 · 12 – 3pm
- People of all ages will enjoy free admission to the Gallery. Bring the kids or grandkids for art activities, giant bubbles, face painting and more. Hear the story of Rainbow Fish and make a rainbow fish puppet to take home! Be done in time to get a great seat on the Pride Parade route. If desired, please request ASL interpreting by contacting DeafAccess@gayalliance.org before July 8.
2011 ROCHESTER PRIDE PARADE
Sat. July 16 · 3-4:30pm
Sat. July 16 · 3-4:30pm
In loving memory of Naiomy Kane
- Theme: It’s a Gay World After All! Animated on Park
- Let’s see what happens when you wish upon a star (or a rainbow)
- Parade Line-up @ 2pm – Argyle & Brunswick between East and Park – OFFICIAL ORDER (pdf, confirmation to participants)
- Join the crowds lining the streets of Park Ave. and Goodman Streets for Rochester’s annual Pride Parade. There will be bands, floats, drag Kings & Queens, motorcycle riders, politicians and of course the annual protesters. Parade steps-off at 3:00pm from the corner of Park Avenue and Brunswick.
PRIDE FESTIVAL
Sat., July 16 · 4:30-9:30pm
Sat., July 16 · 4:30-9:30pm
- Immediately following the Parade the annual Pride Festival will be held behind the Auditorium Theater on College Avenue. There will be food and drink (both soft and adult beverages) vendors and entertainment. This year’s stage lineup is more then impressive- our featured entertainers are Pepper Mashay (back by Popular Demand) and Melissa Ferrick (performing for the first time at Rochester Pride!). Pawan from Toronto and of course, your favorite Rochester & Upstate NY Queens will also be on the Three Olives stage. DJ John Herbert and DJ Hector mix the music to dance the night away. ASL Interpretation of the stage will be provided. Tickets are $5.00 in advance, and $8.00 at the gate. ($5.00 for students with an I.D. at gate) Purchase advance tickets in person at Equal=Grounds, Outlandish and Parkleigh.
- Roc City Rickshaw (pedicabs/taxis) available at the festival to get you to the next spot!
PRIDE PICNIC
Genesee Valley Park
Sun., July 17 · 1-7pm
Genesee Valley Park
Sun., July 17 · 1-7pm
- A great way to relax after the Pride parties of Saturday– The annual Rochester Pride Picnic will again be held in the beautiful Genesee Valley Park. Visit the food and merchandise vendors, antique cars, dog show, join in on the picnic site contest, and of course, dancing in the Roundhouse. Entry fee includes entry into the raffle to win a Lottery Basket. Tickets are $10.00 in advance, $15.00 at the gate, ($5.00 for students with an I.D. at gate) Purchase Tickets in person at Outlandish, Equal=Grounds and Parkleigh. If desired, please request ASL interpreting by contacting DeafAccess@gayalliance.org before July 8. Picnic Entrance Two and much of the park has sidewalks making many of the activities accessible.
Gay Days @ Darien Lake
Mon., July 18
Mon., July 18
- Tickets available at Club Marchella and Bachelor Forum
44 Comments
where can I get a schedule of events that’s printable or able to be copied as text in order to pass on to others?
Check out the June Empty Closet.
Looking Forword to this years event’s missed out on them last year.
My team was wondering if they are having the golf tournament again this year for pride. I visited the website and did not see anything. Please let me know.
Thanks,
Mary
Where can I purchase advasnced tickets to saurday and sunday pride festival events?
Click the banner that is now on our web page to order tickets online.
Do I need to register to drive in the parade?
Yes. Everyone participating in the parade needs to register.
Oh my gosh, I’ve been looking forward to Pride Week since April. :3 Gotta convince the ‘rents to let me go to all these events. For Seabreeze, will there be a group/buddy system? Otherwise, they may not let me go to the Seabreeze day.
And I’ve never been to Seabreeze, even though I live only like 15 mins away. How sad is that? xD
The Alliance has a youth program, be sure to check it out http://www.gayalliance.org/programs/youth.html
Are all the dates final? Or might they change? I just need to know what days to keep free.
They’re set!
I Am so looking forward 2 pride this year it’s going to be the best
Is the parade just for adults or for teens as well?
The parade is for everyone.
Can you buy pride seabreeze tickets at seabreeze or do they have to be bought online?
Tickets MUST be purchased in advance.
Can I please get some details on the Melissa Ferrick concert? Im looking for location, time and where to purchase tickets. Thank you
The concert is part of the Festival.
will there be veggie food as well…15 covers cost of beer? and food?
There will be vegetarian food. We don’t have vendor prices though, sorry.
Is it too late to buy the tickets now? Will they not arrive in time?
I bought one for myself but my friend needs one.
Is there any way I can get another ticket in time for the seabreeze event? Could I pick one up or something?
Contact the Gay Alliance directly at 585-244-8640.
The Pride Open golf tournament is actually Sunday, July 10th, not Saturday, July 9th. Golfers of all skill levels are welcome!
This would be super if it was printable… even copy-able for cut & paste to tell others about some events…
You should be able to copy and paste from this. The coding is all standard HTML.
Does anyone know when the roads will be closed for the parade? I will be watching from Goodman St and want to make sure I get in time. Thanks!
they are saying at the art gallery go to this website and get your tickets to get in free not sure if it is true or not but here is the website
Can the tickets for the picnic be purchased at the picnic? And if not can they be bought at equal=grounds any day?
Yes.
is the pride festival after the parade, something that is for family’s or is it more for adults?
The festival is right after the parade. It is more geared at adults, but there is no age limit.
Each year demonstrators who claim to be christians gather at East Ave. and Goodman to pronounce their judgment on us.
Last year it seemed that gay spectators or gay positive spectators abandoned that area leaving a black hole of negative energy which had to be endured by the parade participants. This year I plan to be at the intersection of East and Goodman to show positive support for my sisters and brothers in the parade. I will not give the demonstators one ounce of my attention or energy. WHO’s GOING TO JOIN ME?
As a Canadian visiting the area during pride events, I am dismayed to discover that there is a charge to attend the festival and the picnic. I’m not sure what the entire point of that is? Where I come from.. Pride is a non-profit CELEBRATION and is FREE for all community members. Normally Pride commitee’s are in control of Pride festivities and monies are raised throughout the year for pride week festivities.. monies are also raised previous years by groups who pay to march in the actual parade.. further monies are raised from vendors in the festival areas, who have to pay to have a vendor booth at the festival. I am a little shocked and dismayed that Rochester’s Pride Commitee would actually charge members of its community a fee to attend a PRIDE CELEBRATION.. why does this have to be about making money? Why do you have to charge members of glbtq community to attend a pride celebration? This just doesn’t make sence to me!
We’re wondering if tickets to Gay Days will be available at the door on Monday? We have a group of about 15 to 20 guys from Syracuse that are planning to attend and need tickets.
Each year, this website looks better and better! In the spirit of continued improvement, how about next year:
1. You have a dedicated volunteer to reply to questions OR make it possible for us to reply to each other.
2. The schedule be printable and also text able to be copied. It’s not now. Go ahead and try.
Thanks!
Thanks! I’ll pass the suggestions along.
For the parade would you reccomend we park near the beginning or near the end and then walk to the starting point?
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…
Great job this year at posting how to request sign language interpreters for events. Good Job!
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.
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.
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?
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