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We love putting together events all year to bring the GLBTA community of Fort Wayne together in positive ways. We strive to create new ways to celebrate who we are as a diverse group of people. If you have any event suggestions let us know!!!
Music
We are always looking for talented musicians who want to donate their time to get exposure at our festival! Contact us if you are interested. We love the talented local and area musicians who have graced our stage in the past including: Good Night Gracie with Jen Fisher, Mike Conley, Girls Parts, Rich Lysaght, Dooley Noted, Lazy Sunday Band, Katie Reider, LVNMUZIQ, Ben Walter, Kelly Zullo, Adysen, Definitely Gary, Black Swamp Allstars, Caleb Jehl, Sarah Cleaver, Kate Peterson, Between the Rooms, Left Lane Cruiser and national recording artists Thea Austin and Pepper Mashay.
Check out www.fortwaynepride.org!
Fort Wayne Pride holds year round events to educate and unite the GLBT and straight communities around the area. The festival includes: a vendor market, representatives from various organizations, food vendors, a beer garden, KidSpace, and live entertainment both days. New for Pride '09: ArtSpace & Saturday workshops which will include GLBT Legal Issues, GLBT Financial Planning, and GLBT Health Issues. Pride '09 confirmed entertainers include: Good Night Gracie, Unlikely Alibi, Mike Conley, Rich Lysaght, LVNMUZIQ, and more!
Both days will be jam packed with things to do, including meeting new people! See you there!
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UPCOMING EVENTS:*************
MARCH 28TH So You Think You Can Drag; After Dark
APRIL 18TH GLBT & Allies Prom; Columbia Street Banquet Hall
JUNE Miss Pride; TBA
JULY Mr Pride; TBA
Pride Idol- no qualifying rounds; only at festival
Pride '09 July 24-25; Headwater's Park East
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The festival is attended by thousands and is the second largest in Indiana. The Pride Committee includes: Director Nikki Berger-Fultz, and members: Chad Pratt, Katie Knight, Kara, Tristian Pemberton, Josh Reid, & Kenny Edholm. Here are some Pride '08 FACES FROM THE CROWD:
Who I'd like to meet: A lot of cool people in Fort Wayne and the surrounding area that want to hang out at events, meet new people, and most important have fun! We are also in search of local GLBT and GLBT ally artists willing to showcase and/or sell their art in the park. MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR JULY 24TH-25TH FOR PRIDE 2009 AT HEADWATER'S PARK EAST IN DOWNTOWN FORT WAYNE, INDIANA!!!!
Thanks for the add. Also a special thanks to many Fortwayne Pride Employees, and the people who donate your time to make Pride Festival such a fun filled 2 days. I've came to pride for the last 3 years, and it keeps getting bigger and better every year! Thanks everyone!!!
quick question: on the website you say pride fest is on Friday, the 25th and Saturday the 26th. However, Friday is on the 24th this year. So is it Friday and Saturday, or Saturday and Sunday?
