What: G3 Happy Hour
When: Friday, October 11 2013 5:00 PM.
Where:V Thai, 9 East Congress, Downtown
Admission: $5 at the door includes entry, first drink of choice (including call and beer), asian-fusion appetizers, live DJ, door prizes and Tucson’s best crowd!
Official Website:www.TucsonG3.com
G3 Gay Mens Happy hour, formerly G2H2 is planning an amazing event that looks like lots of fun. I think this is the only event along and during the Pride Parade Route.
V Thai is located at 9 East Congress St. Downtown near the corner of Stone and Congress. They offer some amazing food options and there will be a live DJ, prize giveaways and Video for the event! V Thai is opening at 5PM for this event so that you have time to relax and have drinks before the parade starts at 6:00PM. The parade route passes by the front of V Thai so it is a great spot to view the festivities and party with a geat crowd.
If you have not been to V Thai before, it should be easy to find with a, 20 story high logo of G3 on the side of the building.
After 10PM. the party moves to Playground at 5th and Congress for the Playboi after party.
What:Tucson Pride
When: Saturday, October 12th 2013
Where:Kino Sports Complex. This event is NOT at the Kino Stadium but at “Soccer Field Number 2”. Turn South off Ajo onto Forgeus and drive straight South
Admission: $10.00 at the door. VIP Tickets available online at http://tucsonpride.org/.
Tucson Pride presents it’s 36th Annual LGBTQ Pride Festival . $50. VIP. Advance tickets can be bought on-line at http://tucsonpride.org/ Advance purchase tickets can be picked up at the will-call table at the entrance on the day of the event.
This Years Tucson Pride Theme is Pride 365 highlighting the Southern AZ LGBTQ communitys commitment to show our pride every day of the year.
This years Pride festival will be held at the Kino Sports Complex “South Soccer Field”. This is a large venue, features a field of cool grass and stadium lighting which will allow the revelers to party after dark. This is also a fenced county venue allowing beer,wine and yeah, spirits for the first time at a Tucson Pride Festival! So when heading out to the park this year make sure and bring your ID. 12 noon -9PM
What: Tucson AIDSWALK
When: Sunday, October 13th. 2013
Where: From Joel D. Valdez Main Library – Jácome Plaza Downtown Tucson
The 25th annual AIDSWALK is a 5k walk and a 10K fun run which is a tremendous resource for Southern Arizona which provides services such as HIV Testing ,case management, housing, food programs, medication assistance and prevention programs, .
This year the organization is looking for 2,000 walkers and hopes to raise over $150,000 in order to continue their support for programs and services by The Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation.
Please join this great organization to make this the best AIDSWALK ever October 13th. 2013 in downtown Tucson.
For more information about AIDSWALK Tucson, visit http://aidswalktucson.saaf.org/
The weekend starts off hot and wet at “Queertopia”, the pre-pride pool party hosted by the fabulous Miss Ajia Simone at the Arizona Riverpark Inn. The pool party goes from 3-10 pm on Friday, October 12, and will feature the glorious mixes of DJs RAW-B & CELLOFAME. Go-Go Dancers, Sing-Along Movie, Drink Specials & Jello Shots, Snack Bar… sounds like a blast to me. Pride also has special room rates at the Riverpark Inn… so don’t worry about composing yourself to get back home!
The Pride Parade, “Pride on Parade”, starts at 11am Saturday, October, 13th on 6th Avenue between 18th Street and 12th Street. The theme for this year’s parade is “Pride Links Us Together”. Oh… and this is exciting too… Pride in the park (known in Tucson as “Pride in the Desert”) will actually be in a park… with trees… and benches… not a ballpark! It starts after the parade at 12 pm in Armory Park.
After the park… regain your wits, grabs some food, rehydrate, and get your booty on down to Hotel Congress for the official Pride After Party “Illusion: A Fool’s Paradise”, hosted by FLUXX Productions. Party starts at 9 pm and best costume wins a prize. So think about what your best illusion is and, as Tim Gunn would say, make it work.
And if all the downtown Pride activities aren’t enough for you, then I have great news! The same weekend… downtown also… is Tucson Meet Yourself and AIDSWALK. That’s three of Tucson’s largest events… all downtown… all the same weekend. This is going to be amAAAAziiing! Check out the AIDSWALK Tucson and Tucson Meet Yourself websites for more info.
What: Pride On Parade
When: Saturday, October 11 2014 6:00 PM.
Where: Starts at Catalina Park on 2nd St. and Goes Down 4th Ave. to 8th St.
Admission: All we ask is that you participate!
Official Website:Tucson Pride Parade
Over the past 14 years the Tucson Pride Parade has grown to become a central part of the Tucson Gay Pride celebration. 2014 promises to take the event to the next level! Pride on Parade will begin at Catalina Park on 2nd St. at 6:00 PM on Saturday, October 11th. We will proceed to 4th ave. and take a right, leading to our destination on 4th and 8th St.
The most important thing is to get involved. The focus of Pride on Parade is to allow everyone to be themselves, some come have a blast with us at the block party at the end of the parade!
Thats right, this year the Tucson Pride Parade has joined with Sky Bar to provide a Block Party from 7pm to 9pm. It’ll be the best place to grab a drink after the long parade march ; )
What:Tucson Pride In The Desert
When: Saturday, October 18th 2014
Where:Kino Sports Complex.
Admission: $10.00 at the door. VIP Tickets available online at http://tucsonpride.org/.
Tucson Pride presents it’s 37th Annual LGBTQ Pride Festival . $50. VIP. Advance tickets can be bought on-line at http://tucsonpride.org/ Advance purchase tickets can be picked up at the will-call table at the entrance on the day of the event.
Details to come shortly, book the date and plan on a great time!
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.
While national Pride month has come and gone we still have the 45th annual Tucson Pride to look forward to in October! Here’s a little info on the upcoming festivities and how you can get involved if you’re interested in the open entertainment call.
Pride Weekend
Kick off the weekend on Friday, September 30th with the Pride Parade. Registration will be open soon so stay tuned.
The official Pride Festival is on October 1st from 12:00-10:00 PM at the Georges DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center at Reid Park. If you’d like to be a vendor registration is now open, hurry before all the best spots are snatched up!
Pride Brunch is on Sunday at Highwire Lounge, stay tuned for details. This is a great chance to unwind from the crazy weekend’s festivities and catch up with friends you might have missed at the park. Do you know any LGBTQ people who don’t love a good brunch? Neither do we.
The Open Entertainment Call
Are you an entertainer or performer of some type? Do you enjoy the feeling of the crowd’s adoration washing over you? Well now is your chance to apply to be a part of Tucson Pride 2022. They are currently looking for bands, dancers, comedians, DJ’s, drag performers, track entertainers, and more!
If you think you’ve got what it takes you have until July 31st to get your application in. You’ll need to include a letter of interest along with video samples or links to your work for review. Now is the time to showcase your talent! Spots are limited so we encourage you to act fast. Send submissions to NancyN@TucsonPride.Org
Just visiting?
Do you have friends or family coming into town to celebrate with you? Well, Tucson Pride just announced the official hotel for this year. Make your reservations at The Graduate, located off Main Gate Square at the University of Arizona. This hotel is shiny and new with eclectic design elements that showcase the beauty of the Sonoran Desert.
We’re talking rooftop heated swimming pool, firepits, and a bar and restaurant just for starters! Yes, all of that is on the roof. You can also bring your furry family with you if you like. This is going to be the place for after-parties so book your stay now.
If you have any questions about the upcoming festivities you can send them to information@TucsonPride.Org.
It’s finally here! I feel like a kid on Christmas! It’s Gay Pride Month. Just because our Tucson Gay Pride isn’t until September doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate with the rest of the world. Keep reading to learn when and where to go this month in your Tucson Gay Pride Guide 2019!
Be Sure to Celebrate Bisbee Gay Pride Later This Month, June 2019
Where to Go to Celebrate Gay Pride in Tucson
There is another party every weekend in Tucson, and you’re invited! What follows is a comprehensive list of everything we could find, updated as soon as we find something new! Do you know about a great event that isn’t on this list? Do not hesitate to use the contact form to the right (below for mobile users) and let us know about it!
Please join Dr. Matt Heinz, Adam Ragan, State Rep. Andrés Cano, Elva De La Torre & Kara Jones, Wendell Hicks, Jaime Tadeo, Ethan Cox-Smith & Michael Bilharz, Karin Uhlich, Kelly
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Please join Dr. Matt Heinz, Adam Ragan, State Rep. Andrés Cano, Elva De La Torre & Kara Jones, Wendell Hicks, Jaime Tadeo, Ethan Cox-Smith & Michael Bilharz, Karin Uhlich, Kelly Fryer, Laura De La Torre, Miki Odawa as well as other LGBTQ community advocates in support of Tucson Mayoral candidate Regina Romero!
Tucson Pride Tour 2019 returns this month with a special audience participation evening! Join us for “A Night At The Movies” drag style June 1st. Doors open at 6pm. Show
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Tucson Pride Tour 2019 returns this month with a special audience participation evening! Join us for “A Night At The Movies” drag style June 1st. Doors open at 6pm. Show begins at 7 pm with our fabulous host Miss Jessica Michaels. All proceeds benefit the nonprofit organization Tucson Pride for the purposes of funding operations, programming and the annual Tucson Pride in the Desert festival. Tickets available now online for $5 plus convenience fee. Seating is limited.
ONE Community is proud to partner with the Phoenix Business Journal on the 3rd annual LGBTQ Business Summit.
Attendees will be the first to see up-to-the-minute data
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ONE Community is proud to partner with the Phoenix Business Journal on the 3rd annual LGBTQ Business Summit.
Attendees will be the first to see up-to-the-minute data about Arizona’s LGBTQ community and current best practices for marketing to this growing consumer demographic. Corporate responsibility and diverse and inclusive environments are key to creating a thriving and sustainable workforce. This summit is perfect for corporate leaders, managers, ERG members and small business owners alike.
We will begin the day with a presentation on the LGBTQ community in Arizona and the economic benefits of corporate responsibility and inclusion. After we cover the basics, we’ll dive into breakout sessions and discuss the current landscape of LGBTQ non-inclusive laws and how they impact our state’s ability to be competitive and create a sustainable future for all Arizonans.
Breakout Session 1
Option #1 – Inclusion and Belonging: Presented by Katee Van Horn, Founder and CEO of Bar the Door and Tyler Conaway, Global Pride board member, PayPal
Option #2 – Religious Freedom and Public Accommodations: Presented by Zachary Kramer, Associate Dean of Faculty, Professor of Law, and the William H. Pedrick Distinguished Research Scholar at Arizona State University
Breakout Session 2
Option #1: HR Policies & Procedures: Presented by Nonnie Shivers, partner Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. Nonnie regularly speaks and trains on current and emerging employment law topics, including recent presentations to industry and trade groups on LGBTQ workplace issues.
ONE Community Foundation invites you to ONE Night Only–THE BEST party of the summer! We will be celebrating LGBTQ Pride month in style while sharing the personal stories of some of
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ONE Community Foundation invites you to ONE Night Only–THE BEST party of the summer! We will be celebrating LGBTQ Pride month in style while sharing the personal stories of some of our dearest friends and partners, people whose lives have been enriched by the work that we do. Get to know us and learn why this is the ONE Community that you need to be a part of! Learn how you can help us turn the tide and create an Arizona that celebrates, respects and protects us all!
Drinks, appetizers, a live band, auction items and so much more!
Featuring: The Instant Classics
The hardest working band in the known universe.
A $25,000 matching grant from the Gill Foundation – doubles your impact at ONE Night Only!
General Admission tickets are $75.00 and include ONE complimentary beverage, appetizers and desserts. Use code OCEB19 to receive your 20% early bird discount.
“Treasures for TIHAN,” the signature fundraising benefit commemorates 25 years of TIHAN’s service with a spectacular event! Join us for a sparkling evening
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“Treasures for TIHAN,” the signature fundraising benefit commemorates 25 years of TIHAN’s service with a spectacular event! Join us for a sparkling evening of cocktails, great music, fantastic food, and wonderful auction items. Enjoy great hors d’oeuvres, festive entertainment, a no-host cantina, and a live and silent auction!
Thanks to generous donors and friends, we’ve got a fabulous evening planned for you, with hundreds of amazing auction items for you to bid on and win. Come out to the Marriott University Park Tucson Hotel for great food and drink, entertainment, and check out these items you can bid on and win!
SPARKLE & SILVER!
Join Tucson treasure Lupita Murillo and hundreds of Tucsonans for the biggest party of the year to benefit the programs and services that TIHAN provides for people living with HIV. The event is Saturday, June 15 at 6:00pm at the Marriott University Park, located at 880 E 2nd Street (University and Euclid Avenue), with FREE PARKING in the garage right next door (or you can choose valet parking for a small fee).
For this milestone anniversary year, our event theme is “SPARKLE & SILVER!” Come enjoy the biggest fundraising event of the year to support the programs and services of TIHAN and help people with HIV to live well!
Get Your Tickets Now!
Advance tickets for the event are $65 each, and can be purchased as late as Friday June 14. Early Bird Special – Save $10! Buy 2 tickets by May 21 for the price of $120.
By clicking the secure link below to purchase tickets online, or
By calling 299-6647 (credit card orders can be taken by phone), or
From any Treasures volunteer, or
By visiting the TIHAN office between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM
2660 North 1st Avenue Tucson, Arizona 85719 (north of Grant Road on east side of 1st Ave)
Or, you can purchase tickets at the door on the day of the event for $75 each.
Tucson Marriott University Park Hotel 880 E 2nd St
The value of food and services received in return for each ticket purchase is $30.
Buy raffle tickets to have a chance to win $1,000 cash!
Raffle tickets are $20 for five tickets or $50 for fifteen tickets.
June 20th will be our monthly breakfast meeting in which we announce the establishment of our Foundation. The Tucson LGBT Chamber Foundation will be announced at this meeting. Details of
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June 20th will be our monthly breakfast meeting in which we announce the establishment of our Foundation. The Tucson LGBT Chamber Foundation will be announced at this meeting. Details of the purpose of the foundation will be announced at this breakfast meeting.
Join us for our 3rd year! Come out and help us raise $ for this awesome cause. Celebrate PRIDE and help Southern AZ’s trans community.
Southern Arizona Gender Alliance is a non-profit organization that supports and advocates for southern Arizona’s community of trans identities: transsexual, transgender, genderqueer, masculine of center, feminine of center, non-binary, two-spirit, butch, femme, gender fluid, intersex, and ALL of us who are gender fabulous!
SAGA envisions a society in which transgender, non-binary, and gender-creative people are ensured of their basic rights and can be open, honest and safe at home and in the community. We provide support groups, advocacy, community education, and training for businesses, service providers, and community members on how our allies can be supportive and inclusive.
Tickets are $15 purchased in advance and include 2 hours of bowling and shoe rental. We will also have some great Raffle prizes!
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
Nope! If you are over 21 have your ID for the bar!
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
There is a large parking lot with parking in front, on the side & behind
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Email jennifer@thetacoteam.org or MSG on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/taco.team2016
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
It helps! But I will have a list.
Can our team have their own lane?
Yes, minimum per lane is 5 bowlers but max is 7. We pay per lane so the more bowlers per lane the more $ we raise for SAGA.
Can I come even if I don’t bowl?
ABSOLUTELY! We only pay for the lanes we use, so if you want to buy a ticket and just be a spectator or cheerleader for our bowlers and enjoy the food, drink & raffle prizes, COME ON DOWN!
Why Does the Rest of the World Celebrate Gay Pride in June?
Like most things Gay History in this country, it all started with Stonewall. Read all about it in our Brief History of Gay Pride in the US. It’s a fascinating look at where we’ve been with a nod towards where we are going.
Gay Pride in the Park 2017 in Tucson, AZ.
What Can You Tell Me About Tucson Gay Pride?
It’s coming soon and, like anything worthwhile, it’ll be here before you know it. As far as the details you crave, I don’t have much. From years past, I expect to start learning about the when and where of Tucson Gay Pride within the next month or so. As always, you’ll find out as soon as I do! Till then, keep it tuned to GayTucson and better prepare yourself for what to expect by reading our page Tucson Gay Pride throughout the years.
What: Tucson Pride
When: Saturday, October 12th 2013
Where: Kino Sports Complex. This event is NOT at the Kino Stadium but at “Soccer Field Number 2”. Turn South off Ajo onto Forgeus and drive straight South
Admission: $10.00 at the door. VIP Tickets available online at http://tucsonpride.org/.
Tucson Pride presents it’s 36th Annual LGBTQ Pride Festival . $50. VIP. Advance tickets can be bought on-line at http://tucsonpride.org/ Advance purchase tickets can be picked up at the will-call table at the entrance on the day of the event.
This Years Tucson Pride Theme is Pride 365 highlighting the Southern AZ LGBTQ communitys commitment to show our pride every day of the year.
This years Pride festival will be held at the Kino Sports Complex “South Soccer Field”. This is a large venue, features a field of cool grass and stadium lighting which will allow the revelers to party after dark. This is also a fenced county venue allowing beer,wine and yeah, spirits for the first time at a Tucson Pride Festival! So when heading out to the park this year make sure and bring your ID. 12 noon -9PM
What: Tucson AIDSWALK
When: Sunday, October 13th. 2013
Where: From Joel D. Valdez Main Library – Jácome Plaza Downtown Tucson
The 25th annual AIDSWALK is a 5k walk and a 10K fun run which is a tremendous resource for Southern Arizona which provides services such as HIV Testing ,case management, housing, food programs, medication assistance and prevention programs, .
This year the organization is looking for 2,000 walkers and hopes to raise over $150,000 in order to continue their support for programs and services by The Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation.
Please join this great organization to make this the best AIDSWALK ever October 13th. 2013 in downtown Tucson.
For more information about AIDSWALK Tucson, visit http://aidswalktucson.saaf.org/
Join Tucson treasure Lupita Murillo and hundreds of Tucsonans for the biggest party of the year to benefit the programs and services that TIHAN provides for people living with HIV. The event is Saturday, June 15 at 6:00pm at the Marriott University Park, located at 880 E 2nd Street (University and Euclid Avenue), with FREE PARKING in the garage right next door (or you can choose valet parking for a small fee).
