Bisbee Gay Pride

Tony Ray Baker
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Bisbee Gay Pride
Bisbee gay pride
Be Sure to Celebrate Bisbee Gay Pride Later This Month, June

Every year on Father’s Day weekend, the Arizona LGBT community and Straight Allies gather in the adorable little town of Bisbee to celebrate their pride. Come along with me on one such adventure, and be sure to catch the next incarnation of Bisbee Gay Pride!

When and Where is Bisbee Gay Pride?

Get to Bisbee by driving South on I-10 and taking a right on Highway 80 in Benson. From Tucson, it’s a little over 1.5 hours, 47 if you’re coming from Benson. Gay Pride Weekend corresponds with Father’s Day Weekend, occurring on the third weekend in June. It may seem like a long way to go, but a bunch of your friends from Tucson will be there and it really is one of the better parties of the year!

What Can I Expect at Bisbee Gay Pride?

There are so many things to do and ways to celebrate in Bisbee and the surrounding area, but what follows is my tried-and-true method for having a great time at Bisbee Gay Pride.  We call this The Move.

The Move starts at a quaint little bed and breakfast on Friday night. Try the Copper Queen Hotel or the Bisbee Grand, you’ll love either place.  I highly recommend locating yourself around the Main St. part of town. That is where all the action is and you don’t want to have to drive back to your hotel room after a full night of partying.  The drunken stumble back to your bed is a quintessential part of The Move.

What’s Next For The Move?

The Move is to then walk the crowded, action-packed streets, observing the myriad booths and vendors set up for the weekend.  The streets fill up on both Friday and Saturday with live music, so be sure to get your groove on!  The town blocks off the roads from car access around the Copper Queen, so begin there and meet up with all of your friends.

The next Move is to head across the street to the Underground Dance Party.  I would tell you where to go, but it’s better for you to just head down and discover for yourself.  Dance to some high-energy dance music and have a few cocktails, powering you up for what’s next!

The Move then takes you on a club crawl, guided by a drag queen carrying a high heel on a stick.  You’ll be heading from bar to bar, effectively getting a crash course in Downtown Bisbee.  As you reach the end of the pubs, the MC will organize the flock into a Drag Race.

No, not the type you’re thinking of, this race consists of your drunken friends, wearing dresses and high heels, and running up a small hill.  Cue the ankle tape and the ice packs!  It’s a hilarious time for all involved and will truly punctuate your time at Bisbee Gay Pride.

See You Next Year!

Still not convinced? Bisbee Gay Pride is an awesome time with your best friends in a wonderful little town. There are some fun activities that I have never seen anywhere else, making Bisbee Gay Pride a one-of-a-kind event.  It’s just a short drive South to have an amazing weekend and you’ll even see Darren and I on the club crawl.  See you next year!

Have a great day,
TonyRay 🙂

Pride Events in Arizona This June

Tony Ray Baker
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Pride Events in Arizona This June
Tucson Pride is in October, but for the rest of the country, it’s in June. You’ll know it by the mass rainbow apparel that starts popping up everywhere. Literally everywhere. But, if you’re like us and love seeing new pride merch up for grabs keep on keeping on. If you are interested in still participating in Pride here are some of the events you can find around Arizona in June while you wait for October to get here.

In Tucson

Sophie Mctear standing in front of their
Sophie McTear
Pride Exhibition at Crooked Tooth Brewing Local artists Sophie McTear and Trevor Mock will have their work up on display while the bar serves Pride-themed drinks and specials. Opening June 4th at 6 pm. Pride pack for $25Pride Night with the FC Team FC Tucson is the pro soccer team in town. They are celebrating their LGBT+ Pride Night at our match on Saturday, June 11th at 7:00 PM. Great group rates for 10 or more. Friends of GayTucson.com get the early bird special even if it’s not early! Image of white beer cans imprinted with a rainbowTucson Pride Bar Crawl Yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like. A pub crawl. So, if you’re into libations you might want to get tickets early! Happening on June 18th. For more pride events check out our calendar!

Elsewhere

Mojave County Pride, Glow Do you have friends in Mojave County? If so you can enjoy Pride with them on June 11 & 12th from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm. This is a completely family fun weekend. Adult themes are only available at the afterparties. Bisbee Pride, Express Yourself: Bisbee Pride returns on June 17, 18, & 19th 2022. It’s always a good time at Bisbee Pride, there is Pride Village, street dancing, a tea dance, a Gayme Night and so much more. Grab some friends, rent an Air B&B and enjoy the entire weekend! Pride in the Pines logoPride in the Pines Those of you in Northern Arizona have Flagstaff Pride to look forward to on June 18th from 12-9:00 pm. Thorpe Park Ball Fields is the venue so remember to wear sunscreen. Proud to be seenProud To Be Seen in Tubac This is a national juried art exhibition that will be up for the entirety of June at the Bruce Baughman Studio and Gallery. Exhibiting artists are interpreting PRIDE.       Rocky Point Diversity Pride Parade Poster for Rocky Point PrideThis is the 2nd annual Puerto Peñasco Pride Parade happening on June 25that 5 pm. Technically it’s not in Arizona but it’s close enough if you want a little getaway a little south of the border. Meeting at the Plaza de la Madre o Malecon Fundadores to kick things off. We hope to see you there!

Tucson Gay Pride 2009

Tony Ray Baker
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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

G3 – Tucson’s Gay Happy Hour

Tony Ray Baker
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G3 – Tucson’s Gay Happy Hour
G3 Tucson Gay and Lesbian Happy Hour
G3 Tucson Gay and Lesbian Happy Hour

G3 Tucson

G3 is Tucson’s premier social event planning group for Tucson’s gay community and their friends. They host a gay happy hour that takes place minimum every month usually lasting from 5:30 to 8:30PM at a different pop-up locations around town. G3 often features great DJ’s and drink specials to keep the night going! Looking to wrap up the work week with a few friends and some fun? G3 is a great way to hang out with friends and meet new people in a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere. G3 seeks out unique Tucson locations to host their monthly get-together. From exciting downtown nightclubs to newly-minted restaurants, G3 offers a new experience with each event! The organizing staff also spares no expense with the decor and ambiance to truly pull you into the event. With awesome drink specials and food options and a popular DJ spinning the tunes, every G3 is a better party than the last! G3 Gay Happy hour is an inclusive event for the entire Tucson population, but it caters to the gay guy community providing diverse entertainment options. You are welcome regardless of gender, identity or sexual orientation! Gay, Lesbian, Straight, Trans but the only thing is this group is strictly 21 and over because the events always include alcohol. As the location changes with each month, be sure to check our blog for updates on the next great G3 Happy Hour event and other events like pool parties. We always post G3’s events on our blog and have been for a long time. GayTucson.com has noticed that the events seem to keep getting better and better and more and more extravagant as time goes on. The community is growing! You must go see for yourself. If you type in G3 into our search bar you can look at the posts about their past events or Find out more about G3 Tucson here.

SAAF Festival For Life

Tony Ray Baker
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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 Gay Pride 2008

Tony Ray Baker
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Tucson Gay Pride 2008
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