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Click on the "quick links" to download and print registration forms for the Pride Parade, the Commitment Ceremony or for "Vendors booths" on June 7th.
You can also use our "quick links" register for an expo table or to order dinner tickets.
"Celebrate 2008 - It's About Freedom" " is the slogan for Dayton's Gay Pride Celebration. You, your family & friends are invited to the Parade and Pride Fest on June 7 and the Pride Dinner on June 21. The Dayton Pride Partnership is sponsoring its second annual same-gender commitment ceremony at the Pride Fest. It will begin shortly after noon on the stage at Courthouse Square. A group of local clergy will perform the ceremony led by the pastor from Eternal Joy MCC, Rev. Mark Pridmore. Rev. Pridmore said: "This symbolic wedding ceremony is one of the ways we hope to stand up and really show our community we must: "Celebrate 2008 - It's About Freedom".
The Pride Fest will be a whole day of fun, food, friends enjoying regional and local entertainment to follow the wedding ceremony. Several local performers will perform throughout day. Vendors may have items for sale; receive important information from area non-profits and centers of Faith.
"Celebrate 2008 - It's About Freedom" will continue at a gala Pride Dinner scheduled for the evening of June 21 at the Ponitz Center located on the campus of Sinclair Community College. The Pride Partnership will present a fabulous night of gambling, singing, dancing and community awards this year, including performances by The Rubi Girls, and the Human Race Theatre. After the performances and awards, there will be dancing to the live sounds of the Kenny and Connie Quartet, a popular local band featuring vocalist Connie Lawson. DJ Venus from Club Masque will also provide entertainment as he spins the latest sounds. The Monte Carlo will resume after dinner and midway through the night, the Pride Partnership will present a dessert buffet with coffees as dancing and gambling continues.
The evening will open with a business exposition and a Las Vegas style wedding chapel. All exhibitors are encouraged to decorate in a Las Vegas style. Attendees are also encouraged to wear clothing or costumes to reflect a Casa Las Vegas theme. The exposition will feature cocktails, appetizers and a live Monte Carlo. To win prizes at the Monte Carlo, gamblers will turn
In their chips for raffle tickets and we will give away some great prizes. We will also have raffle tickets for sale for those who want to dance instead of gamble after dinner. All proceeds benefit Pride Activities and activities at the new LGBT Center opening this year.
Dinner tickets may also be purchased at the following outlets.
Q ! GIFTS
1904 N MAIN ST. DAYTON OH 45405
(937) 274-4400
464 on FIFTH
464 EAST FIFTH ST. DAYTON, OH
(937) 228-3584
Ticket Outlets may add a surcharge for use of credit cards.
Some Outlets will not accept personal checks for Pride Dinner Tickets.
Call ahead for information.
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