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Pride Festival of Central PA 2010 Events

Friday, July 16th - Pride Shabbat – A Celebration of “One World, One Goal, Equality for All.” Celebrate the light of Shabbat in unity, enjoying the beauty of our diversity. Let our praise become a claim for equality and for a better world. Friday July 16th, 2010, 7:15pm at Temple Beth Shalom, 913 Allendale Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA. Light refreshments to follow. Sunday, July 18th -  Please visit the Pride Festival of Central PA Vendor Booth at Reading Pride in Centre Park, Reading, PA, 12 noon - 6pm Friday July 23rd - Voices United Concert, Friday 23rd, Market Square Presbyterian Church, 8:00 pm, $15.  Harrisburg Men's Chorus Central PAWomyn's Chorus, MCC of the Spirit. Members of GLBT supportive/welcoming church choirs will be participating in the combined music pieces. Free parking in the Market Square Garage adjacent to the church for concert goers. Friday July 23rd - 10pm Pre-Pride Party at Liquid 891, Harrisburg, PA featuring the DC Cowboys The Dance Company. Saturday, July 24th - PrideFest Unity Parade, presented by Highmark Blue Shield, kicks-off at 11am and marches down Front St between North St & Walnut St Harrisburg, PA.  State Rep. Ron Buxton is Grand Marshall.  New This Year - Doggie Drag/Pride -- walk with your dog in this year's parade.  Dress up in your favorite drag or Pride outfit.  Prizes will be award in this entry category.  Over the top Drag Competition -- Think Priscilla Queen of the Desert, or Miss Biscuits 2009 Parade entry.  A prize and title of Miss/Mr. Pride Parade will be awarded to the individual with the most over the top outfit. Saturday, July 24th - PrideFest at RiverFront Park, Harrisburg, PA 12-5pm, featuring various vendors and entertainment including The DC Cowboys, Rose Hudson, Michelle Murlin, and Three Twelve.  Stage MC’s include DeMarcio, WINK 104 DJ Ryan, and Dame Glenda.  Kids Area sponsored by Home Depot.  Admission is $8.00 per person, children under 12 are free. Saturday, July 24th - 8pm Post-Pride Party at Club XS, York, PA Sunday, July 25th – 2pm Capital Region Stonewall Democrats Pride Forum on DADT at HACC’s Midtown Campus, Harrisburg, PA. Sunday, July 25th - 7:00pm Spirits United Interfaith Service at MCC of the Spirit, Harrisburg, PA