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Tuesday, 29 April 2008 16:11
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 First Nighttime Pride Parade to be
Held June 21 in Fort Lauderdale
Join locals and gay travelers at the 9th Annual Fort Lauderdale Stonewall Street Festival, a week-long Gay Pride celebration from June 16 to June 22 featuring lively events, grand performances and a vibrant new parade. Highlights of the Pride festival include the first annual night parade and street party in the popular ‘gayborhood’ of Wilton Manors, as well as the annual street festival and exhibition.
Greater Fort Lauderdale serves up a multitude of comfortable gay-owned establishments. Wilton Manors, located just north of downtown Fort Lauderdale and minutes from the beach, is a bustling hotspot for residents and visitors offering several dining, nightlife and shopping options including Georgie’s Alibi, Galanga Thai Kitchen & Sushi Bar and New Moon. “We are thrilled that our Pride celebration continues to grow each year,” said Richard Gray, proprietor of the Royal Palms Resort and gay liaison to the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Greater Fort Lauderdale is more than a gay-friendly city; it offers more than 150 gay-owned, hospitality-related establishments including hotels, bars, clubs and restaurants, as well as three gay and lesbian publications. According to statistics, the American gay and lesbian community drives an impressive $65 billion travel industry. Last year, gay visitors contributed some $1.2 billion to Greater Fort Lauderdale’s economy. For more information about Greater Fort Lauderdale and the Stonewall Street Festival and pride parade, please visit www.sunny.org/rainbow
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