Pre-Pride Fest Activities
Priscilla Queen of the Desert @ MOCA J 07/23/2008
Pride Kick off Party @ Metro 07/23/2008
Pride Kick off Party @ Bo's Coral Reef 07/25/2008
Pride Kick Off Party @ 616 07/25/2008
Pride Kick off Party @ Club 331 07/25/2008
First Coast Pride Festival
"Pride Begins with You"
Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27
12 PM to 6 PM Daily
Historic Riverside Park
This great family oriented outdoor event will not only include, fun, food and games but also a children’s play area and a vendor marketplace for sponsors, merchandise and arts and crafts. New this year, the First Coast Pride Festival will feature a Pet Parade on Sunday, July 27. Of course, continuous live entertainment can be enjoyed by all from the MERGE Main Stage from 12 PM to 6 PM daily, including local, regional and national artists. Additionally, free rapid HIV testing and education will be provided on both days.
accomodations sponsor marketplace entertainment
First Coast Pride Block Party
Saturday, July 26 - 6 PM to 10 PM
Historic 5 Points
As the sun begins to set, the streets close off and the music pumps up in Historic 5 Points. Spectators will enjoy frozen beverages, carnival foods and dance to pulsating sounds from some of Jacksonville’s finest DJ’s. This event also features local and regional sideline entertainment as everyone anxiously anticipate the arrival of the First Coast Pride Parade.
First Coast Pride Parade
Saturday, July 26 - 7 PM
Advancing our tradition, this evening parade will begin in the Historic Avondale district and weave its way nearly 3 miles into Historic Riverside and end amongst the midst of the First Coast Pride Block Party. This year’s parade features the South Florida Flamingo Freedom Marching Band and The Tampa Bay Wranglers, a country western dance team. The procession will include local and national businesses, organizations, community service and student groups as well as hundreds of "Friends of Pride".
MOSAIC
High Energy Diversity Dance Party
Saturday, July 26 - 9:30 PM to 3:00 AM
Historic 5 Points Theatre
The Historic 5 Points Theatre will transform into a lively backdrop for the first coast’s hippest evening. High energy dancing, cocktails, and rotating DJ’s highlight this enthusiastic celebration of equality for all people. A portion of the proceeds will benefit MOCA Jacksonville’ and MERGE Jacksonville’s UNF GLBT Scholarship Fund.
