Pueblo Pride

2011 Pueblo Pride: Plenty of Reasons to be Proud

As summer comes to an end, and the faint sounds of PRIDE festivals fade into sunsets across the
country; SCEA reflects upon our own, very successful Pueblo PRIDE 2011.

Like a fine wine, Pueblo PRIDE is getting better every year. Increased participation by both attendees and vendors, as well as the largest parade to date, helped to make Pueblo PRIDE 2011 a memorable event. News coverage of Pueblo PRIDE included local print and television and a story featured in the statewide paper The Denver Post.

The LGBTQ community, our straight allies and the Pueblo community (those who didn’t close down the pre PRIDE party/fundraiser for SCEA held at the Pirate’s Cove the night before) were treated to a day full of activities beginning with a march and a parade, a marade. Immediately following the marade, participants and festival goers were able to browse, shop, eat and collect free handouts from more than 30 vendors. Nearby, celebrants enjoyed the beautiful day with family and friends, either on free boat rides or on the lawn, listening to guest speakers and a broad spectrum of entertainment.

The outdoor festivities came to an end, and nearly 100 individuals joined us to cool off at the Pueblo Library for a screening of La Mision, a coming out story in the Latino community, as portrayed by actor Benjamin Bratt. Pizza and ice cream were available to for all, but many chose to save room for food as they were headed to the next event held at the Gold Dust Saloon which has donated their space free for the past 3 years. At the Gold Dust, a sold out crowd was treated to a performance by the amazing Gypsy House Players and their variety show. Guests were privy to some true talent here in Southern Colorado.

The last stop of the evening was at the official after party, held at the Downtown Bar. The amazing Fingers of the Sun had everyone dancing, despite sunburns and sore feet, into the wee hours of the morning, with everyone ending their night with a huge feeling of Pueblo PRIDE.

The Board members of SCEA appreciate the feedback received at our booth this year, and look forward
to discussing the many ideas suggested to us, especially on ways to improve our Pueblo Pride. Together,
fresh faces and seasoned veterans of the LBGTQ community of Southern Colorado will continue to
make Pueblo PRIDE an event to remember. Protest free, produced 100% by a group of volunteers, and
supported in proclamation by both the city and county of Pueblo, Pueblo PRIDE will continue to flourish.

SCEA reminds that you though floats and festivals are fun, Pride is and should be celebrated every day.
We would like to thank the following for helping us to make Pueblo Pride 2011 such a huge success.

All the vendors of 2011 Pueblo Pride, especially to those that have participated year after year.

Dairy Queen
Patricia Justice
City and County of Pueblo
Councilman Steve Nawrocki
Kevin Healy MC and Sound
All of the Wonderful Entertainers
Pueblo Police Department
Gypsy House
Steel City Theatre
The Info Zone at Rawlings Library
Gold Dust Saloon
The Senate Bar
Downtown Bar
Pirate’s Cove
Beyond the Fold
Jon Pompei
Pueblo Pulp
The Pueblo Chieftain
Molly Gearhardt
And most important..you..the LGBTQ community and the people of Pueblo!!!

Pueblo Pride will be held on Sunday August 21, 2011 We are seeking volunteers, entertainers and performers, informational or sales booths, parade participants, advertisers and last but not least sponsors.

If you would like to participate in Pueblo Pride 2011 please download and submit the corresponding application. 

Booth Rental Rates are: 

* $15 NON -  PROFIT,

*$20 NON PROFIT W/SALES,

*$25 FOR-PROFIT AND FOOD SALES (+2% OF SALES)

ELECTRICITY IS AVAILABLE FOR $50 IN ADVANCE

Applications are available below. Download is MS Word format. If you are experiencing difficulty downloading please phone (719) 564-4004.

Booth Application
 
Parade Application

Sponsor Application

Advertiser Application

Entertainer Application

Volunteer Application

Festival Rules

Festival Goers at Pueblo Pride 2010