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Pride Guide 2008
Board of Directors
Michelle Olandese, President
Nancy Malecki, Vice President
Brian Labella- Fundraising
Jackie Voight- Volunteer Coordinator
Roz Righetti- Parade Coordinator
Who We Are and What We Do
Pride Buffalo, Inc. coordinates and sponsors the annual GLBT Pride Parade and
Celebration held in Buffalo, New York, the first weekend in June. We are a 100%
community-based volunteer organization funded entirely by donations from
individuals and businesses supportive of our community. If you are not on our
mailing list please visit www.pride-buffalo.org to sign up today. We need your
support! You, the community, are Pride Buffalo.
Volunteer Opportunities
This year, as in the past, Pride Buffalo, Inc. is planning a variety of events
throughout the year that require the help of many volunteers. Contact us with
your interest and availability at 716559/3800.
Access Services
Pride Buffalo, Inc. is committed to promoting the full participation of all
members of the community in our celebration. If you would benefit from any
Access Services for people with disabilities, please contact us at 716559/3800.
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Seventh Annual Dyke March and Rally!
Line-up at 7:15 pm, Step-off at 7:30 pm
Back Parking Lot of the NEW Bank of America
on Elmwood Avenue near W. Utica
Anyone and everyone please come out to celebrate and support the fantastic womyn
in our community. These are your mothers, sisters, daughters, lovers and
friends. March with them up Elmwood Avenue to Bidwell Parkway where we will
boogie woogie woogie til we just can't boogie no more. Celebration includes
singer-songwriter Bitch and Ferron, DJ and dancing and a cash bar.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
The GLBT Pride Parade and Celebration
Lineup at 11:00 am at Kleinhans Music Hall.
Parade steps off promptly at 1:00 pm. Here's our opportunity to show the
city how fun, colorful, caring, beautiful, creative, and plentiful we are!
More than 70 organizations make their way from Symphony Circle up Elmwood
Avenue to Bidwell Parkway. Let's make ourselves, and everyone else, Proud!
The Grand Marshal
This year area organizations were sent ballots to elect an individual who should
be recognized for his or her dedicated efforts as a GLBT community leader. The Grand Marshal
will be annouced very soon...
The Float Competition
For more information and an outline of judging criteria, please visit our
website at www.pride-buffalo.org.
The Marketplace
Bidwell Parkway - opens at noon
An outdoor marketplace featuring all of your pride needs, including information
and merchandise from local vendors and organizations.
The Pride Buffalo Tent
Bidwell Parkway - opens at noon
These are the folks who put this all together for you. Come by to say hi, and
buy your Buffalo Pride tee-shirt and other Pride memorabilia. Let us know how
we're doing and how you can become involved. Thank you for supporting your
Pride Celebration!
The Children's Tent
Bidwell Parkway - opens at noon
Bring your children to our family-friendly celebration featuring a supervised
area with an assortment of activities for kids to enjoy!
The Pride Buffalo Cocktail Pavilion
Bidwell Parkway - opens at noon
Featuring music, dancing, and a cash bar.
Main Stage
Hosted by (announcement coming soon)
Bidwell Parkway 2:00 - 6:30 pm
Entertainment:
Includes but is not limited to,
Comedian: Richard Ryder
Singer/ Songwriter: Gregory Douglass
Singer/ Songwriters and Storytellers: Bitch and Ferron
more to be announced...
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Pride Buffalo, Inc.
266 Elmwood Avenue,
suite 207 Buffalo NY 14222 (716) 559-3800
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