FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Humboldt Pride’s “2010 A Queer Odyssey: Freedom On The Rise”

Humboldt County, CA-August 31, 2010-Humboldt Pride invites you to be part of its annual Pride weekend. The excitement begins Thursday, September 9th and runs through Sunday, September 12th – each day hosted by various community organizations.

Thursday, September 9th-Night at the Movies
The weekend kicks off with a showing of But I'm A Cheerleader
Arcata Theatre Lounge
9 p.m. – $5 cover – ALL AGES
Friday, September 10th-Bat N’ Rouge
Comedic evening of Drag Softball hosted by Queer Humboldt and the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence benefitting the Arcata Ridge Trail Project
Crabs Field in Arcata
6:30 p.m. – $10 general, $50 VIP – ALL AGES
After Party hosted by Humboldt Guerillas
10 p.m. at a bar on the Plaza

Saturday, September 11th-Humboldt Pride Festival and Parade
The parade starts at noon and winds down 1st street in Eureka to
Halvorsen Park where the Festival continues
Live music, two stages, vendors, local artisans, BAY CRUISES and more
Noon-6 p.m. – Free to all & family-friendly!

After Pride Queer Dance Party hosted by Where’s Queer Bill
Nocturnum in Eureka
9 p.m. – $5 cover – 21 and over

Sunday, September 12th-Sister Raid
The Sisters take over HumBrews in Arcata
4 p.m. – ALL AGES

The parade and festival provide an opportunity for the community to build bridges, network and not only celebrate our uniqueness but the many common bonds we all share. The weekend also provides a chance to reflect on the numerous contributions given and received by our amazing Humboldt County residents.

Pride is a celebration of our freedoms today and of those who came before us to break that ground. Please, get involved and demonstrate your own pride for the community. Visit www.humboldtpride.org for more information about the weekend and to see how you can help.

Contact:
Humboldt Pride
info@humboldpride.org
P.O. Box 111 Eureka, CA 95502
Office: (707) 223-2591