Join us at the exciting 21st Rochester Pride Celebration.

This year we turn 21 and are celebrating LGBT local, regional, national and international history with a variety of events to appeal to everyone.
Put on your PRIDE and celebrate.

View the Rochester Pride Map 2010

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Pride Day at Seabreeze – Saturday July • 10 11:00am – 10pm

Rochester’s family fun Amusement Park located near the end of Culver Road within view of Lake Ontario. Entrance is only $19, but discounted tickets must be purchased by July 7 through the Gay Alliance 585-244-8640 or at www.GayAlliance.org. There will be a Pride Pavilion from 11:00 – 4:00 for picnicking and includes a charcoal grill, running water and electricity, you can bring your own food into the park. The Jack Rabbit will give you a jolt, Tilt – a – Whirl will spin you right ‘round baby and the Water Park will cool you off…it’s always a good time for people of all ages. (Children 2 and under are admitted free) Be sure to wear your brightest rainbow outfit so we can be seen- everywhere.

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The Broken Couch Comedy Improv Pride Show – Saturday, July 10 • 8:00pm

Following your fun at Seabreeze, grab you friends and head to 140 Alex Bar and Grill to see the queerest comedy improv group in Rochester. Tickets are available at the door for $10, with half the profits going to support Rochester Pride. After the show stop downstairs to support one of our Pride Sponsors, 140 Alex Bar and Grill.

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Pride Open – Sunday, July 11 • 1pm

Rochester’s first Pride Open at the Brockport Country Club, hosted by IBGO Bowling Tournament Committee. Proceeds to benefit AIDS Care and the Gay Alliance Youth Program. $90.00 per person includes golf and cart, 4 beverages on course, lunch, appetizer bar, dinner, prizes and more. For more information visit www.prideopen.org. For reservations, to register, become a Hole Sponsor or have questions email jerry@igbomy2001.org.

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City Hall Rainbow Flag Raising – Sunday, July 11 • 3:00 –4:00pm

The Flag Raising event is held in the atrium of the beautiful Rochester City Hall. Join local leaders and the Rochester Gay Men’s Chorus as The Gay Alliance formally presents the Pride 2010 Grand Marshall’s.  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.

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Tea Dance at Boulder Coffee – Sunday, July 11 • 4:00-7:00pm

Immediately following the Flag Raising at City Hall everyone is invited to a free Sunday afternoon Tea Dance at the Boulder Coffee located at 100 Alexander Street. Cash bar and food, great music and great friends means a great time!

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Pride Youth Dance & Pageant (ages 13 – 23 only) – Monday, July 12 • 5:00-9:00pm

This youth only Dance and Pageant will be held at TILT and includes the crowning of the Youth Pride 2010 King and Queen. $5.00 includes pizza and soda. D.J. Chuck Argento will spin the music. LGBTQ and straight allies are welcome at this drug and alcohol free event.

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Tru Loved screening at Downtown Presbyterian Church – Tuesday, July 13 – 7:00-8:30pm

(Co-sponsored by the Gay Alliance Youth Program)  The sixth year for Pride Movie Night, this year’s event is co-sponsored by Downtown Presbyterian Church, Third Presbyterian Church, and the GAGV Youth Group.  Tru Loved is a film for people of all ages (rated R due to language) that provides a window into the lives of a group of contemporary high school students. Issues related to sexual orientation, friendship, and social justice are raised with both honesty and humor. Plan to join us for the evening and bring a friend or family member!!  Donations to support the GAGV Youth Program will be accepted.  121 N Fitzhugh St.  Free parking in City Hall lot across from the church. Handicap accessible.

Fagbug screening at The Little Theater – Wednesday, July 14 • 6:30pm

On the 11th Annual National Day of Silence, Erin Davies was victim to a hate crime in Albany, New York. Because of sporting a rainbow sticker on her VW Beetle, Erin’s car was vandalized, left with the words “fag” and “u r gay” spray-painted on. What happened next is truly inspiring. Erin’s victimization didn’t silence her–instead it helped her find her voice. She decided to leave the car as it was and take it on a 58-day trip through the United States and Canada. Her mission was to raise awareness about hate crimes and homophobia in our society and to be a voice for those who could not tell their own stories of hate. Thus, Fagbug was born! Meet Erin and see the car that started it all! Tickets $6.00 available the night of the screening at The Little Theatre.

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Interfaith Pride Service at First Universalist Church – Wednesday, July 14 – 7:00-8:00pm

Pride Weekend Kickoff at the Strathallan Hotel -[Asl50px] Friday July 16 • 7:00 – 10:00pm

The Strathallan is again hosting the Kickoff party for Pride 2010. The entire first floor of the classic Strathallan has been reserved for this event. No entry fee, cash bar, food, and prizes. This is where all Pride volunteers get to pick up event information and t-shirts for the busy weekend. A short Pride program will only briefly interrupt the music and dancing with DJ Chuck Argento.

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Pride Family Day at the Memorial Art Gallery – Saturday, July 17 • 12:00am – 3:00pm

Park in the Gallery lot, then upon entering the Memorial Art Gallery visit the Pride table for your free gallery pass– and if you have kids or grandchildren, they can register to participate in an art class (taught in one of the MAG classrooms). Visit the museum collection at your own pace, or take a guided tour and see the wondrous art that lives right here in Rochester. After that, take a walk on the MAG grounds. You never know what you might encounter, the bubble man, a face painter or one of Rochester’s finest story tellers. Don’t forget the Parade starts at 3:00pm so get a good seat. Enjoy Pride with your family and your community. Presented with of Pride and Joy Families and the generous financial support of the church of St Luke and St Simon Cyrene. Request ASL interpreting by contacting DeafAccess@GayAlliance.org before July 10

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Pride Parade – Saturday, July 17 • 3:00pm-4:30pm

Join the crowds lining the streets of Park Ave. and Goodman Streets for Rochester’s 21st Pride Parade. There will be bands, floats, drag Kings & Queens, motorcycle riders, politicians and of course the annual protesters. Line-up starts at 2:00pm and step-off is at 3:00pm from the corner of Park Avenue and Brunswick.

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Pride Festival – Saturday, July 17 4:00 – 10:00pm (ASL)

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 headliner is AMBER, (check out her many hits on the Pride home page www.RochesterPride.com) Other featured entertainers include The Square Pegs and Rochester’s own television sensation, Pandora Boxx. Joining them will be the fantastic Kasha Davis and Miss Gay Rochester 2010, Poison Waters. Between the entertainers, DJ Hector and DJ Jon Herbert will spin the hottest dance music. Tickets are $5.00 in advance, and $8.00 at the gate. Purchase Tickets at www.GayAlliance.org (before July 9) Outlandish, Equal=Grounds and Parkleigh.

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Pride Picnic – Sunday, July 18 • 1:00 to 7:00pm (ASL) 

A great way to relax after the Pride parties of Saturday– The annual Pride Picnic will be held in the beautiful Genesee Valley Park. Festivities include live music from the Syracuse cover band- The Square Peg’s, food and merchandise vendors, hole in one golf tournament, face painting, bounce house, antique cars, volleyball tourney, dog show, the Equal=Grounds Coffee Stop and of course, dancing. NEW this year a Picnic Site decorating contest! 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 at www.GayAlliance.org (before July 9) Outlandish, Equal=Grounds and Parkleigh.

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Boys in the Band – Wednesday, August 4 • 8:00pm

(Note Date Change from earlier notices) This special performance at MUCCC (Multi-Use Community Cultural Center 142 Atlantic St. 14607) will benefit Rochester Pride 2010. A new staging of Mart Crowley’s powerful 1968 classic. The Boys in the Band was the first Broadway show that presented a cast of all gay characters that went on to become a major motion picture. The show is a wonderful peek into stonewall era gay life. What a perfect way to wrap up Rochester’s 21st Pride celebration, with a performance that presents a part of our past as living history. Tickets are $ 10.00 and can be purchased at Outlandish, Equal=Grounds, Gay Alliance or online at www.GayAlliance.org.

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ASL Interpretation

Many of Rochester Pride events will have ASL interpretation.  Please watch for the ASL symbol  (on the left) as an indicator that an interpreter will be present at the event.  The Gay Alliance would like to thank Robb Schmiegel for helping to coordinate the interpreter schedules and the Center for Disability Rights for providing sponsorship funds to help provide this service.