Sedona AZ–Come celebrate diversity and community on the banks of beautiful Oak Creek! Sedona Pride is hosting their Second Annual “Pride on the Rocks” Saturday, September 25, 2010 Creekside under the sycamore trees in Tlaquepaque at 336 Hwy 179 in Sedona.
The event runs from 11 am to 7pm and tickets are $10.00 for a Pride Pass, $10.00 for the post-event evening dance, $15.00 for a Pride Pass/Evening Dance Combo, and the VIP Ticket at $50.00 allows entry to all events.
Last year’s Pride event kicked off with an opening welcome from the President of the Sedona Chamber of Commerce, Jennifer Wesselhoff, and Mayor Rob Adams also addressed the crowd of almost 1,000 participants.
Supporters from all over the country attended last year’s Pride event and helped make the freshman event a grand success. The first annual Pride event boasted various musical artists and performers that kept the crowds dancing and entertained for the entire festival. Vendors ranged from a variety of local restaurant’s cuisine, other non-profit organizations and also included some of Sedona’s finest artists and craftsman.
This year’s Pride on the Rocks event promises to be even more entertaining, with various fund raising and social events scheduled all throughout August and early September that will lead up to the Pride on the Rocks date on September 25th.
Sedona Pride encourages people to get involved in all aspects of our community including the 1st Friday of each month for the Gallery Walk.
In addition, there will be a pre-Pride party on Friday, September 24th at Reds and a Night at the Movies. Additional details will be added to the Sedona Pride website at www.sedonapride.org closer to the actual event.
Sherab Khandro, board member of Sedona Pride says, “We have received a very enthusiastic response to this years event and its message of diversity and community. We are looking forward to a great celebration.” Khandro adds that the event will be accompanied with entertainment, music and events for the entire family.
The Sedona Pride Association, is operating as a 501-C-3 not for profit (application pending) hosting annual Pride events each year serving Sedona and the Verde Valley area by fulfilling its mission ‘to promote friendship and community for the Gay, Lesbian, Bi-Sexual, Trans-gendered men and women of Sedona, the Verde Valley, and Greater Northern Arizona, in addition to providing them with a safe and supportive environments for open self expression.”
For more information about “Pride on the Rocks” or Sedona Pride, you can visit the website at www.sedonapride.org or contact Sherab Khandro at 928-300-3389. Watch the sedonaeye.com daily news website for important updates and news flashes. The Sedona Times roving reporters will be covering the Sedona Pride events. Be sure to give a shout out to the sedonaeye.com contributing writer, Hollywood Jim Franckowiak and his red shoes!
