Lots of hotels offer NYC Pride specials, but since we particularly love the Kimpton Hotel Group, we are happy to include the Eventi Hotel‘s contribution: the I Swing for PRIDE package which includes the following: A bottle of bubbly A 2-hour trapeze class for two at The Trapeze School PRIDE-only wine hour on the 5th floor terrace on the night beforeContinue reading “Eventi Hotel Pride Special”
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Halifax, Nova Scotia: Atlantic Canada’s Gay Heart Celebrates Milestone
One of the friendliest spots in Canada (and that’s saying something considering how amicable our northern neighbors are generally speaking) is Halifax, Canada. It’s also beautiful, rich in history and into its gay and lesbian culture. To wit, they are unspooling their first annual OUTeast Queer Film Festival this weekend (through June 17). And theyContinue reading “Halifax, Nova Scotia: Atlantic Canada’s Gay Heart Celebrates Milestone”
Normandy Hotel, Washington D.C. Offers June Pride Special
In honor of Gay Pride month, this luxurious, boutique property in the gay-popular Dupont Circle area of D.C. is offering a special package starting Thursday, May 30 through June 30, 2012 called “Somewhere Under the Rainbow.” This two-night package, valid Thursday through Sunday, is $295 and includes the following: $295 ++ Two-night Accommodation in SuperiorContinue reading “Normandy Hotel, Washington D.C. Offers June Pride Special”
The Best Picks Around The World For Celebrating Pride
I was quoted in today’s piece on CNN.com’s article “The best picks for around the world for celebrating Pride.“
Miami Beach Pride. Hurry! It’s This Weekend
Itching to get your Pride on? A nice, early (warm) kick-off to our favorite gay holiday season is Miami Beach Gay Pride taking place Sunday, April 15, from noon to 9 p.m., along Ocean Drive. Irreverent? Hysterical? A few drops of each perhaps: their drink packages are named for gay-popular icons. Try the Liza Minelli,Continue reading “Miami Beach Pride. Hurry! It’s This Weekend”
World Pride is in London This Year. Cheery Ho!
WorldPride, an LGBT event incorporating parades, festivals, cultural activities and, oh yeah, parties held every five years, is organized by InterPride. The first WorldPride was held in Rome in 2000, followed by Jerusalem in 2006. This year it is to be held in London from June 23 through July 8, 2012. According to InterPride WorldPride Parade, rallies, and street partiesContinue reading “World Pride is in London This Year. Cheery Ho!”
Miami: Show Your Rainbow Colored Orgullo October 1
Tomorrow, October 1, 2011, marks the first-ever gay Hispanic heritage celebration in Miami Beach. We just heard about it. If you’re near Miami, consider checking it out. Free to the public, Celebrate Orgullo showcases the cultural contributions of the Latino LGBT community and provides a good reason for having some fun on the beach with otherContinue reading “Miami: Show Your Rainbow Colored Orgullo October 1”
Montreal’s Queer of the Year Contest Redux
Check out the very cute video above featuring the contests running in the second annual “Queer of the Year” contest in Montreal. Throughout Montreal Pride Week (August 8 through August 14), the six finalists will compete in a variety of challenges and activities, all of which will be captured on film. Visit their Facebook pageContinue reading “Montreal’s Queer of the Year Contest Redux”
Take Your Pride on the Rocks (in Sedona, AZ)
The Hilton Sedona Resort and Spa, a gorgeous luxurious resort 90 minutes north of Phoenix and the gateway to Arizona’s famous and mesmerizing red-rock country is host to the third annual Sedona Pride on the Rocks festival from September 16 to 18, 2011. The weekend-long festival will feature the Pre-Pride Party, Private Pride Pool PartyContinue reading “Take Your Pride on the Rocks (in Sedona, AZ)”
Amsterdam Gay Pride Will Float Your Boat
Literally! Amsterdam Gay Pride is a weeklong celebration that makes the de facto gay capital of Amsterdam just a tad pinker. It’s the largest annual event in The Netherlands’ cultural capital, and is best known for the canal parade where the floats actually, well, float. This event takes place Saturday, August 6. There are 80Continue reading “Amsterdam Gay Pride Will Float Your Boat”