In cities and towns all over the world, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender citizens get together for a day or a week to celebrate their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. This celebration is known as Pride. In many cities, including Memphis, Pride events take place in the month of June. This is commonly attributed to the fact that the Stonewall Riots in New York occurred in June of 1969. Typical Pride events include parades, concerts, and social activities.
Mid-South Pride Week 2008
For more information on any of these events, contact Mid-South Pride.
- June 1, 2008
Miss Mid-South Pride
9:00 p.m. p.m.
Backstreet Memphis
2018 Court Avenue
Memphis, TN
Female impersonators from all over the Mid-South compete for the title of Miss Mid-South Pride - June 4, 2008
Leslie Jordan Live
8:00 p.m.
Michael D. Rose Theatre
470 University Ave.
Memphis, TN
See comedian Leslie Jordan as he performs "My Trip Down the Pink Carpet" live. - June 5, 2008
GLBTI Family Film Night
7:00 p.m.
Malco's Studio on the Square
2105 Court Street
Memphis, TN
$6.00
Special double feature screening of the films "Our House -- Kids of Gay & Lesbian Families" and "All Aboard -- Rosie's Family Cruise." - June 7, 2008
MGLCC's Cook Out
4:00 p.m.
Memphis Gay and Lesbian Community Center
892 South Cooper Street
Memphis, TN
This free cook-out is an official Mid-South Pride event featuring food, music, and fun. - June 8, 2008
Pride Party
Crossroads Bar
1278 Jefferson Avenue
Memphis, TN
More information TBA - June 10, 2008
Movie Screening and Reception
First Congregational Church
1000 South Cooper Street
Memphis, TN
7:30 p.m.
Free screening of "For the Bible Tells Me So" followed by a social reception. - June 12, 2008
Pride in Cinema
Malco's Studio on the Square
2105 Court Street
Memphis, TN
7:00 and 9:15 p.m.
$6.00 for one screening, $10 for both
Two screenings comprised of four different films including "Hunter4Love," "Ciao," "Drip Tease," and "Pageant." - June 13, 2008
An Evening With Nancy Polikoff
Holy Trinity Church
685 South Highland
Memphis, TN
7:00 p.m.
A book signing and social reception featuring the author of "Beyond (Straight And Gay) Marriage: Valuing All Families Under The Law." - June 14, 2008
Mid-South Pride Parade
First Congregational Church
1000 South Cooper
Memphis, TN
The parade will start at First Congregational Church and travel down South Cooper to Peabody Park for the Pride Festival.
Mid-South Pride Festival
Peabody Park
2135 Higbee Ave
Memphis, TN
The festival will feature information booths, food, live entertainment, and the awards presentation from the Parade.
