NEWS
June 21, 2011
Sadly, the 2011 Southern Maine Pride Parade & Festival is over... but there are plenty of other LGBTQ & gay-friendly events happening all over Maine. Check the Community Calendar of Events often.
This year's Pride, which marked its 25th anniversary, was a huge success and the largest turnout to date! The rain held off as some 40+ organizations marched in the parade, led by Portland Police Chief James Craig & Mayor Mavadones, and thousands gathered for food & fun with Master of Ceremonies Comedian Khris Frances in Deering Oaks Park. Check out news coverage of our event by The Portland Press Herald and WCSH6. Event photos can be found on SMP's Facebook fan page.
Remember that Pride happens the same week in June every year, so mark your calendars for 2012 and please consider volunteering to help with Pride. We are always seeking dedicated people to do small but very important tasks that help keep Pride running smoothly and keep the day fun, safe & clean for everyone. Contact info@southernmainepride.org if you are interested in being contacted to volunteer in 2012.
June 15, 2011
We are getting close to Saturday, and Pride still needs committed volunteers! To sweeten the deal, the first 40 people to commit to volunteer will receive free LIFE event tickets for the dance on Saturday night.
June 13, 2011
What else is happening during PRIDE WEEK around town?? Check out the Community Calendar of Events page by the DownEast Pride Alliance.
June 6, 2011
June is officially "Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Pride Month." President Obama declared it so in 2009 in an official proclamation released by the White House. "The LGBT rights movement has achieved great progress, but there is more work to be done. LGBT youth should feel safe to learn without the fear of harassment, and LGBT families and seniors should be allowed to live their lives with dignity and respect." [full article]
May 24, 2011
Newly added drag queen performers: Miss Samantha and Miss JoAnn!
Join The DownEast Pride Alliance (DEPA) -- a gay & gay-friendly business networking group -- in celebration of Pride Week at Caiola's restaurant in Portland on Thursday, June 16 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Bring business cards to share on the Media Table and come network! FREE to attend, light appetizers & cash bar provided. FMI www.depabusiness.com
May 17, 2011
The 2011 Southern Maine Pride Festival schedule for Saturday, June 18 has been posted! The Parade starts at Monument Square on Congress Street in Portland at 12:30PM and leads to the Festival in the park at approximately 12:45PM. The Festival will continue on from 12:45PM to approximately 5:00PM.
What are you doing Friday & Saturday nights of PRIDE WEEK? Check out the nightlife events "LIFE" coordinated by the Maine AIDS Alliance happening in Ogunquit on Friday, June 17 & Portland on Saturday, June 18.
May 17, 2011
Official Southern Maine Pride press release is now available! Find the current line-up of entertainment, list of ongoing sponsors, festival vendors, LIFE nightlife events, etc.
May 16, 2011
The 2011 Entertainment Line-up has now been posted! Things may shift before the actual Festival & Parade on Saturday, June 18, but this is a good idea of who to expect. It's still not too late to join the festivities, email info@southernmainepride.org
May 13, 2011
Seeking volunteers! Please see the Volunteer's page for a detailed list of volunteer positions and ways that you can help PRIDE be a success. Some positions are simple and last just 30 minutes but are a huge help in making things run smoothly!
Join SOUTHERN MAINE PRIDE on Facebook!