The 2013 Proud Party Registrations are now open for anyone who wishes to apply to run an event as part of Auckland Pride Festival 2014, or enter the Pride Parade. The 2014 edition of the festival will run over three weeks, starting on 7 February with the Auckland Pride Gala at Q. The LYC Big Gay Out will return on Sunday 9 February, while Bear Week will run from 9-16 February. The three weeks will culminate with a massive weekend that will include Pam Ann’s show on 21 February, then the parade and closing party on 22 February. Registration forms for Festival events and activities are now available on the Auckland Pride Festival website, and close on Monday 23 December 2013. Anyone who wants to apply needs to contact Festival Director Julian Cook to discuss their event or activity first, by emailing festival@aucklandpridefestival.org.nz Registration forms for Parade entrants are also available on the website, and close on 17 January, if not earlier, as there is limited space. Organisers say over half of the 2013 Parade participants have already confirmed their interest. Parade Director Richard Taki can be contacted at: parade@aucklandpridefestival.org.nz
Credit: GayNZ.com Daily News staff
First published: Tuesday, 5th November 2013 - 3:44pm