| August 23, 2014 |
Hampton Roads Pride – Norfolk, Va
To instill pride, celebrate unity and embrace diversity in the Hampton Roads Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community by creating visibility and promoting full human and civil rights through education, celebration, and networking.
Hampton Roads Pride 2014
To promote pride and knowledge of the richness and diversity of the community through the organization and promotion of annual regional pride events. Hampton Roads Pride is an all-volunteer, organization.
Hampton Roads Pride serves the community by:
- Providing a home for the nurture and celebration of LGBT organizations, institutions and culture.
- Promoting strong community partnerships.
- Increasing public affirmation of LGBT individuals through education, advocacy and outreach.
- Issuing over $52,000 in scholarships over the past 12 years.
Hampton Roads Pride exists to empower all LGBT and allied people. It encourages them to stand as unique individuals and together as a community with creative, social, economic and influential force. The festival brings together the LGBT Community and its allies to socialize, support on another, share ideas and organize in a visible and positive environment. It also serves to educate the public about our issues, raise funds for our cause, and build trust and bonds with our supporters.
National Headliners
Deborah Cox – Multi-Platinum Recording Artist
Aiden Leslie – singer-songwriter and club music sensation
Ian Harvie – world’s first FTM (female to male) transgender comedian
Other Main Stage Performances include
Viki Dee – national music artist from Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Martin Swinger – national music artist
Skye Zentz – local music artist
Jennifer Warner – Emcee & national/local drag performance
Mercedes Douglas – Emcee & Drag performance
Diana Ross – Emcee & Drag performance
Todd Rosenlieb Dance Company
The Hampton Roads Men’s Chorus
…and more!
Other Featured Main Stage Presentations by
Mayors from Hampton Roads Seven Cities
Tim Bostic & Tony London – Plaintiffs in the Virginia Marriage Equality Case
Carol Schall & Mary Townley – Plaintiffs in the Virginia Marriage Equality Case
Claus Ihlemann & Robert Roman – Presenting Sponsors for PrideFest 2014
James Parrish – Executive Director of Equality Virginia
…and more!
New this year!
Family Fun Park
X-Games Arena
Cirque du Pride
Club Stage – Center stage overlooking the Elizabeth River for local clubs to present DJs and performers
The Virginia LOVE letters sign on display
LGBT History Trail & Tour
Virginia Equality & Freedom To Love
…and more!
Returning favorites!
PrideFest Boat Parade emceed by WHRV’s HearSay radio host Cathy Lewis & Todd Rosenlieb of TR Dance
PrideFest Main Event Stage
Intent To Commit Ceremony
Hampton Roads LGBT History Experience Exhibit
PrideFest Spirits & Brews Bar
Local food trucks & vendors
…and more!
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