Tag: pride

This April, Zion Wade, the 12-year-old son of NBA star Dwyane Wade, went to the Miami Beach Pride parade with his stepmother, Gabrielle Union, and siblings Zaire and Kaavia. Though the elder Wade couldn’t be there due to a basketball game against the Toronto Raptors, he cheered his family on via Instagram. Dwyayne Wade's Instagram Story The photographs of Zion and his family at Pride went viral. Most people celebrated the love and support Zion’s family gave him. I applaud @DwyaneWade...

Liam Ocean remembers the day he fell in love with San Francisco. After a job interview five years ago, the Seattle-native rode a rented bike across the city, from the Bay Bridge to Golden Gate Park. “The park was closed to cars, and I joined the mobs of people enjoying the sun and the outdoors,” Liam recalls in an interview with GayCities. “I was amazed to find so many different types of people enjoying such large green spaces. At...

Opening at 11 a.m. on Saturday, the two-day street festival turns North Halsted Street into one enormous Pride party with 2 entertainment stages, plus a dance music stage featuring some of Chicago's favorite DJs and drag queens. Plus a whole lot of queer and queer-friendly folks in attendance.This year's festival honors the birth of the pride movement by recognizing the 50th anniversary of Stonewall.Where's the party?One word: Boystown! Once there, follow the herd of excited revelers, or the gaggle of drag...

The WorldPride closing ceremonies in Times Square, on Sunday, June 30, is destined to be a historic, epic, and very fun celebration that will punctuate a month of events throughout New York City. Part political rally, party concert, the Closing Ceremonies will include speakers, comedians, cast members of Broadway shows, and musicians—among them Jake Shears, who is not only one of America’s most innovative musical artists, but one who uses his music to speak out for equality and the...

RuPaul’s Drag Race champ Yvie Oddly returned to her home of Denver to perform at several events during their Denver Pride celebration. She was greeted with thunderous applause from hometown fans, and she thanked the crowd for helping her develop her career in the nightclubs and bars of the city. Backstage at her show at Tracks (photo above), Yvie spoke to GayCities about the challenges that nightlife performers encounter when they try to find work in smaller cities. Yvie then...

from instagram.com/vincefox8Denver is known as the Mile High City because of its 5,000 ft. elevation surrounded by the Rocky Mountains. All those hiking trails and that mountain air is certainly working wonders for the people who live there because the crowd at Denver Pride this past weekend was filled with shiny, happy people. Check out these pics from the events and parties during Pride Weekend: source

"I am blessed to have enough work and to continue doing what I love," said Cindel, who was born and raised in Puerto Rico. "Every year just gets better and I am proud of everything I have accomplished thus far."He also is spinning at Pride events this month in Boston and Atlanta, and July brings him to Fire Island and Colombia, and then he's off to Greece in August, Ireland in September."I feel so lucky to every year be included...

Seattle’s a lush ocean-front city that works hard and parties harder, which means that student/gogo dancer Jesse has his work cut out for him. His popular face (and body) graces many of the best parties in town, so GayCities asked him to let you know know the ins and outs of enjoying pride season Seattle. JESSE: I like to plan my outfit around my personality — something flamboyant that sparkles. I like to represent self-pride every day. This year I’m...

It’s the happiest month of the year for all you shiny, happy pride people. The sun is out, the bbq in the park awaits, and friends are eager to show off their pride with you. That calls for the colorful, sexy gear you can use inside or out, festive touches to brighten up your home, and stunning gifts for the people you love. Macy’s Pride Collection has got you covered. Let there be music, no matter where you are. This 5-by-4-inch Bluetooth...

The first, "Terrence McNally: American Masters," is a moving look into the life of Terrence McNally, a pioneer playwright that shocked the world with his raw, relatable emotion. It airs on June 14 at 10 p.m. "The Lavender Scar", premiering on June 18 at 9 p.m., is a highly anticipated documentary narrated by Glenn Close telling the untold story of a vicious forty-year campaign witch hunt to purge gay men and women from the federal workforce.Finally, the station will air "POV:...

Over the weekend, SoCali celebrated pride. While the watering holes of WeHo were inundated with tourists, ‘mos in the know headed to the W Hotel in Hollywood for Velvet Tsunami. Hosted by Artificial People and Dj Noir D Costas, this pride pool party flaunted hard bodies, strong beats, and speedo-clad booty for days. Velvet Tsunami host DJ Noir D Costas mans the turntables, heating up the crowd before they plunge into the pool. WeHo’s premiere promoter/model Murray Swanby cools down with...

DoD Pride hosted the 8th Annual LGBT Pride Month Celebration in the Pentagon Center Courtyard in Virginia.  DoD Pride is an employee resource group for uniformed and civilian LGBT members of the Department. On Wednesday, Democratic Senator from Illinois, Tammy Duckworth used some of her speaking time to vocalize her disgust over the newly implemented transgender military ban. Defense.gov photoYou can see some of the presentations below in this DOD Pride Facebook post....

Pride is one of life’s great experiences, but traveling to and from the celebrations isn’t always. Criss-crossing America for pride events during June and all summer long doesn’t have to be a costly, cramped nightmare. Instead, ride to and from parades in the comfort with Amtrak. Not only is it a welcoming environment, but trains connect most major U.S. cities. Book early and save 20 percent — perfect for visiting the 2019 World Pride event in New York City or events anywhere...

Screen shot from Matt Miller’s YouTube Video, “What Is The Biggest Threat To Gay Rights?”Matt Miller of the Daily Caller took to DC Pride this weekend and shared his findings when he asked Pride attendees “What is the biggest threat to gay rights?” Many of the participants seemed to have some liquid or plant courage when answering the questions, but some were eloquent in their statements.  The answers boiled down to:  Straight People, White...