Comments on: 2009 Pride Parade & Festival

By: Indigo7275

Indigo7275 — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:27:10 +0000

We are relocating to Charleston, W.Va and I am wondering where my partner and I should live. Any suggestions on a lesbian friendly or gay friendly area..I also have a 15 yr. old daughter that is moving with us. Any school suggestions or areas to stay away from?

Thanks

By: Angel

Angel — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:11:54 +0000

Any idea when the picnic in Charleston is going to be this year?

By: Rose Edington

Rose Edington — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 22:59:25 +0000

Thanks for sending the news about Jim Lewis, my neighbor! It got me onto your website. Somehow, we’ve missed all your publicity this year. I hope our UUC ad made it into the booklet since we haven’t seen the booklet this year. Also, we plan to have a table at the festival but haven’t heard any confirmation on this. Please advise.
Thanks –
Rose at revedington@gmail.com or
304-415-3125
or at the church office 304-345-5042

By: David "Davey Boy" Driskell

David "Davey Boy" Driskell — Thu, 28 May 2009 16:52:21 +0000

I am so thankful and PROUD that DownHome Decadence is able to be at least a little part of PRIDE this year! Rocky Horror has long been a staple in gay culture and we are proud to be continuing this tradition in West Virginia.

Thank you for including us!!

Dave “Davey Boy” Driskell
Producer/Director/Cast Leader
DownHome Decadence
The Tri-State’s Naughty Thespians
http://www.rhpswv.org

By: nick ashby

nick ashby — Wed, 27 May 2009 11:17:50 +0000

thank you so much for honering our gay community

By: Lilianna

Lilianna — Wed, 27 May 2009 01:54:41 +0000

Kim,
I hope you are able to participate in events this pride week with your daughter and I think it is AWESOME that you want to attend events with her and support her.
The Rainbow Run is a great event for all ages. You can either gather sponsors or make a donation directly ($15-$25 depending on when you register etc.) It is a fun run and not very competitive, there is also the walk and dog walk. After the run there are a variety of booths set up by local organizations and churches. Groups such as SAGA, the Straight / Gay alliance will be there too.
The Prie Parade and Festival on June 7th are great community events. The parade starts at 1:30 at Haddad Park and goes to Davis Street Park where the festival lasts until about 5pm.
If you have an interest in religious perspectives on coming out etc. there is a great movie at Taylor books on June 3rd at 6:30. They will be showing “For The Bible Tells Me So” an award winning documentary and really amazing look at society. I saw it at St. John’s Episcapal church a few months ago and was impressed.

I hope this helps. Thanks again for being there for your daughter and reaching out! Try to pick up a pride guide at a local restaurant or business such as Tricky Fish.

Enjoy pride!
Lilianna

By: Precious McGee

Precious McGee — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 06:03:28 +0000

I am a vendor and would like more info on your pride

By: km

km — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 23:39:07 +0000

Hi, I’m the mother of a fifteen-year-old high school student (female) who recently came out to me and her friends. What would be the best way for us to participate in this event so that I can show support for my daughter? She is shy, but I don’t want her to feel at all ashamed about who she is. The one-mile Fun Walk? Do we need to sign up walk sponsors to participate in that?

By: Charlie

Charlie — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:24:24 +0000

Hi Jennifer,

All inquires can be directed to our email at rainbowpridewva@yahoo.com

By: Jennifer Corday

Jennifer Corday — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 02:08:21 +0000

Hi! I am a musican and Ihave played at numerous pride festivals around the country. I am interested in playing at yours this year but I was unable to find any info for submission?

Please Advise

Jennifer Corday