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 2009For more information on any of these events, contact Mid-South Pride.
- June 18-20, 2009
"CLAPPTRAPP: The Sound Of Musicals"
All ticket sales benefit Mid-South Pride.
TheatreWorks
2085 Monroe
Memphis, TN 38104 - June 19, 2009
Community Forum: Black and Gay: Homosexuality in the Black Community
3:00 p.m.
Memphis Gay and Lesbian Community Center
892 South Cooper Street
Memphis, TN 38104 - June 20, 2009
Mid-South Pride Parade
4:00 p.m.
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
12:00 noon
Peabody Park
2135 Higbee Ave
Memphis, TN
The festival will feature information booths, food, live entertainment, and the awards presentation from the Parade.
- June 21, 2009
Picnic in the Park (Mid-South Pride and Black Pride)
Time TBA
Overton Park
2080 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN
