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2009 PrideFest Sponsors
Sponsors
Here's the perfect opportunity
to advance civil and social equality for all people, while reaching
thousands of people through our packages.
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Or call Ryan for more details! (719) 471-4429.
Vendors
Starting at $100! Join the fun
at an affordable rate! Take advantage of early bird specials!
Sign Up today!
Parade
Say it loud, say it proud!
Register for the Parade! This year's float theme is 1969 Revival!
Remember the award for best theme float!
Sign up Here!
Volunteers
Join the committee (year
round) or sign up for the day of!
Contact Us Today!
Entertainers
We want You!
Email us today!
Pride Weddings
Participate for free! Register
for wedding packages for just $5.00! (Package includes Certificate, and
more!)
Email us Here!
Community Input
We want to here from you!
Colorado Springs PrideFest is put on by the Center's PrideFest
Committee. We're always looking for ideas about how we can make
PrideFest the best PrideFest possible!
Email us
here!
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Colorado Springs
PrideFest 2009
Sunday, July 19th, 2009 | Downtown Acacia Park
1969 Stonewall Revival
"Celebrating 40 Years of the GLBT Movement"
History
1991, a handful of brave souls gathered outside of Colorado College to
demand equality in the face of discrimination. Two decades later, Pikes
Peak Gay & Lesbian Community Center joins approximately 10,000 gay,
lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals and families, along with
our friends and supporters, as we continue that fun and courageous
tradition each 3rd Sunday in July.
Colorado Springs 19th Annual
PrideFest & Parade
Sunday, July 19th, 2009
Festivities in the Park from 10:00a-6:00p
Fun for All Ages
Complete with our all-ages dance floor, beer garden,
live entertainment throughout the day, and more than 100
vendors and booths, Colorado Springs
PrideFest is one of the Pikes Peak region’s most exciting
summer events. Whether you’re 21 or 81, PrideFest is the
place to get your groove on.

Fun for the
Entire Family
Fun for the entire family, PrideFest boasts a fun-filled
parade, food and beverages, vendors and educational
information, and even a safe space for kids to play,
including Uncle Wilber’s Water Fountain, Bounce House and
lots of bubble machines.

19th Annual PrideFest Parade -
At 12:00 Noon
Honoring the activists of yesterday and today!
Calling all activists, supporters and parade lovers! Whether you’re marching
in the parade, chanting in the streets, or watching the
PrideFest Rally, Colorado Springs PrideFest creates positive
visibility for the GLBT community, while providing a safe
space for our community to come out with pride and demand
equality!

Colorado's Pride Weddings - On the Main Stage
Gay Marriage Is Happening in Colorado Springs!
Colorado Springs PrideFest
is the Proud Host of Colorado’s Mass Same-Gender Wedding
Service, Commitment Ceremonies, Unions & Anniversary
Celebrations! Each year we invite couples to celebrate
their commitments to one another among friends, family
and the entire community!
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Colorado Springs PrideFest -
There's something for
everyone at Colorado Springs PrideFest! Join us as we celebrate
diversity, equality, inclusion, freedom, family, community and fun!
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EVENTS TAKING PLACE
DURING PRIDE WEEK 2009
Stay tuned for the complete
Pride Week 2009 Line-Up! |
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DETAILS FOR VENDORS,
VOLUNTEERS, PARADE & WEDDING PARTICIPANTS:
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DETAILED INFORMATION FOR
CONFIRMED PRIDEFEST
VENDORS 2009
VENDOR
CONFIRMATION DETAILS:
· Colorado Springs
PrideFest 2009 is Sunday, July 19th from
10:00am-6:00pm in downtown Acacia Park.
· Below
you will find the
Vendor Map (PENDING).
Please use these to locate your space in the park. If
you do not know your spot, please visit the Pride
Center's booth when you arrive, and one of our team
members will help you locate your location. We must have
a form on file to place your spot.
· Vendor
SET-UP is
between 7:00am and 10:00am.
Vendor loading/unloading
zones are located on NEVADA and BIJOU around the park
between 7:00am and 9:00am. There are “No
Parking” hoods on these meters, so you’ll need to move
your vehicles after you finish unloading. If you arrive
after 9:00am, you may experience some difficulties in
unloading, so we encourage you to arrive early. If you
need assistance finding your location or unloading,
please visit the Pride Center’s Tent, or locate someone
with a walkie-talkie.
· Vendor
TEAR-DOWN
is
from 6:00pm-8:00pm.
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Please remember,
we are NOT
permitted to have vehicles in the park for set-up or
tear-down.
· The PrideFest
Committee cannot provide tents, tables or chairs.
· Vendors are solely responsible for their sales taxes and
reporting.
· As a reminder,
your vendor registration includes a
complimentary parade
permit. Vendors who will be participating the
in parade
will be asked to head to Cache La Poudre and Tejon at
approximately 11:00am.
Please check in with
Michael, Tim or Mark. You can register
the day of! Please also be sure to have at least one
person staffing your booth while you are in the parade.
DETAILED INFORMATION FOR
2009 PARADE PARTICIPANTS
Thank you so much for
joining us for 19th Annual PrideFest Parade in Colorado
Springs!
The 19th Annual PrideFest Parade will
begin at 12:00 (noon) on Sunday, July 19th.
·
Line-Up for
the parade begins at 11:00am at Cache La Poudre and
Tejon between Nevada and Platte. Please check-in not
later than
11:15. There will be
a
check in booth
set up at the staging area.
· The parade
begins on the corner of Cache La Poudre and Tejon,
and travels straight through to Acacia Park. At the
end of the route, your contingent will be asked to
turn right on Platte toward Cascade. You can park
anywhere along Cascade to disassemble your float.
· This year’s
parade coordinator is
Michael Tomlin.
He and his team members will also be able to help
you find your exact location the morning of the
parade.
· If you have a
large float, or need additional set-up time, you may
arrive in the staging area as early as 9:00am
· NOTE:
THIS
YEAR'S THEME IS 1969 STONEWALL REVIVAL! Let's see
those great floats!
INFORMATION FOR
2009 PRIDE WEDDINGS
Congratulations on
Your Weddings, Anniversaries and Unions!
The
6th
Annual Pride Weddings will be held on the main
stage at Acacia Park during Colorado Springs
PrideFest 2009!
Participation is Free!
However, if you wish to receive a Union
Certificate and Wedding Package, you need to
register be emailing
Weddings@YourPrideCenter.org
not later than Friday, July 17th. Registration
is $5.00 and can be paid the day of the event.
Sorry - YES! you can still participate in the
ceremonies the day of the ervent. However, in
order to receive the certificate and wedding
packer, you must register before Friday, July
17th.
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There
will be opportunities for photos following the
Weddings, complete with a toast and wedding
cake!
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If you
have any additional questions, please stop by
the Weddings Booth or the Pride Center booth at
Pride, and we'll get you all set!
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Congratulations!!!
INFORMATION FOR VOLUNTEERS!
THANK YOU SO MUCH
FOR VOLUNTEERING AT COLORADO SPRINGS PRIDEFEST
2009!
Volunteer opportunities begin at 4:00am in
Acacia Park on Sunday July 19th! If you're
interested in volunteering, please email
Ryan@YourPrideCenter.org.
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Opportunities include: Set-Up, Beer Garden,
Vendors, Parade, Security, Stage Assistance,
Tear-Down, Pride Center, Bounce House and
More!
Waiting until the day of to register?
To volunteer, please
stop by the Center's booth at Pride as early
as 4:00am, and we'll get you all signed up!
Most pressing needs include 7:00am-10:00am
for set-up, and 1:00-6:00 for the Beer
Garden. In addition, tear-down is a great
way to volunteer! THANK YOU FOR
VOLUNTEERING! SEE YOU AT PRIDE !
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Our
continual thanks to our 2008 PrideFest
Sponsors! Please help us support the businesses who support our
community!

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