Although it started out raining on your coordinators as we set up OutFest 2016, the day grew nicer and nicer and our unique celebration of National Coming Out Day was a phenomenal success. We thank our coordinators, our volunteers, the 160+ organizations and vendors who partnered with us, our entertainers, and, of course, all those who came. We […]
We have updated our website to include this year’s main stage entertainment.
Given recent events, ICandy will have no outside presence during OutFest 2016. Philly Pride will not promote ICandy any further as a major sponsor. Unfortunately all printed matter has already been prepared. Philly will take any ICandy promotions off of our website
Philly Pride announces our 2016 OutProud Winners: Bebashi — OutProud Award Leon King II — Gilbert Baker National OutProud Award Sharon L. Cooks — Jaci Adams OutProud Transgender Award Robert Brisbon — Outstanding Youth We salute all our deserving winners. Thank you for your service to our community.
CHIPOTLE — EAT FOR CHANGE Tuesday, October 11, 2016 Mark that day on your calendar. Every Greater Philadelphia and South Jersey Chipotle location will be doing a fundraiser for Philly Pride and between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. 50% of the proceeds of your meal will be donated to Philly Pride Presents — the good […]
When we do PrideDay on the2nd Sunday in June, we know we are heading into summer. As soon as Labor Day is upon us, we know summer is over and that its time for OutFest. This OutFest, Sunday, October 9, 2016, will be our 26th celebration of National Coming Out Day. Not only is this […]
Philly Pride Presents Inc. wishes to publicize its Financial Statement for our June 12, 2016, PrideDay celebration: Income Kick-off (Wristbands & Amusements) $ 6,650.00 PrideDay Wristbands $ 96,483.00 Beverage Sales $ 21,780.00 Merchandise $ 575.00 Registrations $ 14,750.00 Sponsorship Fees (Annual Prorated per event) $ 25,000.00 TOTAL INCOME $165,238.00 Expenses Site & Rentals (Venue, […]
In keeping with the interconnectivity of our 2016 theme, PrideDay is certainly a collaboration of efforts, and we need to thank: To Our Sponsors for without their financial support we couldn’t put on a fabulous PrideDay: 12th Street Gym, Aramark, Andre Richards Salon, Angry Orchard, AT&T, Barefoot Wine, BikeStop, Blue Moon, Boxers, Campbell Soup […]
Are You Connected? was our rhetorical question/slogan for the 2016 PrideDay celebration. When we go through the list of people to thank, we can see just how much we rely on each other and that connectedness to bring off our event. Our Volunteers, PrideDay just couldn’t happen without them! Congressman Bob Brady, Mayor James Kenney, […]
On Sunday Philly Pride was aware of the unfolding of events in Orlando, but certainly none of the specifics. Our volunteers and coordinators were on the street as early as 5:30 a.m. and continued our PrideDay parade and festival with an overwhelming presence from the Philadelphia Police Department, unaware of the grisly details that would emerge […]