More Fun Gay Events in Tucson and Southern Arizona

Wingspan Dinner

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Wingspan Dinner
Moving Forward
The Wingspan Annual Benefit Dinner
September 20, 2008
Wingspan’s Benefit Dinner – 20 years on September 20th
 
This years event was very well done.  The silent auction was well organized and a great time to catch up and socialize.  The appetizers (cheese, fruits and veggies) looked beautiful and there were plenty of bars so very small lines if any.   The dinner tables looked great (see photos below) and so did the room. The centerpieces were beautiful and in hindsight I wish I had bought one.   Jason Cianciotto, the new Executive Director of Wingspan, gave a strong and meaningful speech.  I took a photo of him on the big screen (see below).  I have had the pleasure of meeting Jason several times before the dinner and I am definitely impressed and excited to see what changes he will bring.  Personally, I think Jason is just what Wingspan needs to move forward. 
 
Tony Ray

Tucson Gay Pride 2009

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Tucson Gay Pride 2009

Friday, October 9th, 2009
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Tucson_gay_pride_parade.gifCelebrating their 5th year, The Tucson Gay Pride Parade will start at the corner of 4th Avenue and 2nd Street and will proceed down 4th Avenue.  The parade will arrive at Wingspan, where there will be a concert and sneak preview of the Gay Pride headliners scheduled to appear the next day.Click on the pride parade map to the right for map and details or go to www.TucsonPride.org for more information

Friday, October 9th, 2009
7:00 pm doors open.  8:00 pm to 10:00 pm ?

margaret_cho-ny-times.jpgIt may be a coincidence, or was it planned?  Tucson’s Gay pride parade is on October 9th and Pride in the Desert is on October 10th at Reid Park.

Margaret Cho is appearing at the Rialto on October 9th!  (Get your tickets now online or at the Rialto box office).

So, will she stop by gay pride?  Can we convince her to stop by gay pride?  Should we write letters begging?  Should we send a fruit basket?

Saturday, October 10th, 2009
10:00 am to 8:00 pm

Pride in the Desert at Reid Park will surely prove to be another great time.  Pride in the Desert is an all-day festival held at Reid Park that attracts more than 6,500 participants each year.

Highlights of the festival are local, regional, and national entertainers performing live on our main stage as well as several smaller stages and dance areas featuring drag shows and other live entertainment.

In addition to the multitude of entertainment venues, Pride in the Desert features commercial and non-profit exhibitors, a food court, and interactive displays and activities.

Host Hotels include:

Hilton

Riverpark Inn

Adults 13 and over $12.00
Children 5-12 $5.00
Children under 5 are free

Entertainers Scheduled for the
2009 Gay Pride Event

Johnny McGovern & Team Pimp

Ari Gold

Adam Joseph

Jessika Murphy

Boys R Us

Marc Pedraza

Courtney Robbins

Namoli Brennet

Achy Birds

Angie Evans

Sabra Faulk

Patty Larkin

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Dat Gurl Famous

Bunny Fu Fu

Curt Beall

Janet Bond

Candice Aaragon

Leila Lopez

Coyote Kings

Lisa Otey

Diane Van Deurzen

Reveille

Jessika Murphy

Arthur Migliazza

Chris Jacobs

Amber Norgaard

Pride in the Park 2017

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Pride in the Park 2017
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Pride In The Park 2017!

"Gay

2017 Pride is going to be so amazing! It happens to be the 40th anniversary of Tucson Pride. After a night of celebrating the Gay Pride on Parade down 4th Avenue, keep the party going, all the way to Reid Park.

Tucson Pride supports local businesses, drag performers, live stage entertainment, and so much more! Come show some love for your hosts Bunny Fufu and Tori Steel as they present an onslaught of talent for your entertainment. And not just local Tucson Pride talent either. There will be performers from all over the state as well as some national talent.

Each year Tucson Pride in the Park attracts over 4000 visitors who all agree that love is love. Please come join us.

Tickets are still available to purchase:

  • General-$15
  • *VIP-$75
  • Students, Seniors, and Military-$12 (must provide proof at the gate)
  • Kids 12 & Under FREE
  • Group discounts for 5 or more also available at 10% off

*VIP tickets to Pride in the Park 2017 include Fast access into the festival, VIP parking, 2 free drinks, 1 food ticket (in VIP area only), front access to the stage, meet and greet with performers, covered tent with A/C, cool giveaways throughout the day and so much more. (limited tickets, so get yours now!)

Have a great day,

TonyRay

SAAF Festival For Life

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SAAF Festival For Life
Over the years, SAAF Festival for Life has grownup and adjusted, however the most attractive element continues to be the gathering of fine design on show within the live and silent auction. It’s not only art, the auction also offers vacations, gift baskets, gift certificates, celebrity collectibles, trips, one-of-a-kind experiences and paper prayers. Our generous community has come to love this nice chance to seek out superb works of art and nice gifts, even as they begin preparing for their own vacation.

Tucson Pride on Parade 2015

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Tucson Pride on Parade 2015
Before I dive into the review, I would like to take a moment to thank all the great parade participants whom worked hard and dressed up and displayed the true diversity in Tucson.  I would also like to especially thank the fun and welcoming crowd which hooted and hollered and came together to celebrate our diversity.
Pride on Parade 2015 was probably the most active and well-attended Tucson Pride Parade I have ever been to.  The floats were elaborate and colorful and the costumes and makeup were absolutely fabulous!  It was perfectly staged on the busiest downtown avenue and the weather gave us a vintage Tucson Fall evening, with cool temperatures and an amazing sunset backdrop.
 
Grand Marshall’d by the inimitable Tempest DuJour (looking fantastic as always), the floats and parade entrants really stole the show.  From the hilariously under-costumed Old Lesbians Organizing for Change to the full-blown costumes worn by the Rocky Horror Picture Show cast, you could easily identify with each of them.  Then the rolling party that is the SAAF long-bed float crawls past and you can’t help but smile as you catch candy and Mardi Gras beads affixed with condoms.  I can finally write this: “The event truly offered something for everyone” 🙂
 
The Tucson Pride on Parade couldn’t have been any better planned or executed.  It was a wonderful time for the entire family to come out and honor the common differences that provide spice and excitement to our community.  I can’t wait to see what they come up with next time!

Johnathan Celestin Performs Live at Tucson Pride 2018

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Johnathan Celestin Performs Live at Tucson Pride 2018
Tucson Pride is no stranger to incredible performances.  Who can forget about last year’s amazing concert from Velo, or the time we brought in Margaret Cho?  I almost died laughing!  Pride Weekend is always full of fantastic performers, but this year is on a different level.  Our friends at Tucson Pride have scheduled a full slate of incredible singers, dancers, DJ’s, and other entertainers.  But the headline of the show has to be when Johnathan Celestin Performs Live at Tucson Pride 2018!
It's Hard Not to Fall in Love with Johnathan Celestin
It’s Hard Not to Fall in Love with Johnathan Celestin

Meet Johnathan Celestin

I had the fortune of speaking with Johnathan Celestin last week and we got to speaking about his upcoming performance at Tucson Pride 2018.  Beyond being an engaging person, Johnathan is an incredible singer with a host of self-written singles and EPs. What I found most enthralling about Johnathan is his warmth and kindness.  He regularly participates in community involvement and his music is an inspiring call-to-action to treat each other better.  In one of his singles, Be-You-tiful, he sings about peer violence and bullying.  In fact, this popular song became the theme for a major anti-bullying campaign!
Check out the rest of Johnathan’s fantastic videos on the Johnathan Celestin YouTube Channel.  That’s just the tip of the iceberg.  Johnathan’s message of self-reflection and loving each other definitely resonates with me, and I’m sure it will touch everyone when Johnathan Celestin Performs Live at Tucson Pride 2018!

The Most Exciting Tucson Pride in Years!

I can’t describe how excited I am for Tucson Pride 2018!  The Georges DeMeester Performance Center is the perfect venue for one out-of-this-world party!  The entire event will be emceed by inimitable local Tucsonans.  They have a full slate of wonderful talent, headlined by the coolest guy you haven’t yet met, Johnathan Celestin.  The only thing missing is you, so be sure to grab your tickets today and be ready for what promises to be the best event of the year! Have a great day! Tony Ray 🙂
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