Spokane's 17th Annual Pride Parade and Rainbow Festival June 14, 2008

Pride Parade
Three Grand Marshals will be at the head of the 2008 Pride Parade. Staging starts at 11 am on the pedestrian walk on Wall Street between Main Avenue and Spokane Falls Blvd.
Cost: No charge
Time: Staging begins at 11 am, Parade at 12 noon - 1 pm
Location: Downtown Spokane

Rainbow Festival
Master of Ceremony, Christopher Lawrence will be leading the way in the park as we celebrate 17 years of PRIDE! in Spokane. This year the theme is "Two Spirits, One Community" and we would love to see you and your family there. The Rainbow Festival will showcase more entertainment, activities and prizes than ever before and will have several favorites like the Annual Wedding Ceremony and honoring of graduating seniors, a couple of new features for your enjoyment, as well as, the very popular Baking Contest and the Flower Design Competition. Register Here

Live stage entertainment will include:

"Auntie Bijou" (Community Grand Marshal, Kevin Gardner) and be continuous throughout the afternoon.

Eric Himan will be our featured Rainbow Festival headliner, a singer/songwriter who was recently nominated for the "Brink of Fame: Music Artist" award for the NewNowNext Awards on Logo in June.

The Family Play Area will have educational and fun games from Mobius Kids and Chum Chum Game Company, booths, inflatable bounce-around toys and much more. Please come and enjoy the entire afternoon with us.
Cost: No charge
Time: 12 noon - 5:30 pm
Location: Gondola Meadows, RiverFront Park

Youth After-Party
Cost: No charge
Time: 7 pm - 11 pm
Location: Spokane Falls Community College Activity Center, Building 17, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive

Kinsey Sicks: Wake the F*** Up, America!
Who Are The Kinsey Sicks? For well over a decade, The Kinsey Sicks, America's Favorite Dragapella Beautyshop Quartet, have served up a feast of music and comedy to audiences across the United States. They combine award winning a cappella singing, sharp satire and over-the-top drag. Fundraiser for Spokane Pride Parade and Rainbow Festival. Mature content, over 18 please.
Cost: $15
Tickets: Available from TicketsWest by phone: 800.325.SEAT(7328) or 509.340.6700, online: ticketswest.com, or the Bing Crosby Theater Box Office from Monday-Friday, 10 am - 2 pm.
Time: 8:30 pm
Location: Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Avenue

For a full list of pride events and details, please visit the official website.

Official Website: http://www.outspokane.com