www.PeoriaPride.comon behalf of Metro East Pride
August 29, 2010
(PEORIA)
Peoria Illinois will celebrate the diversity of the LGBT communities of Central Illinois September 12th, 2010. The Festival, will be from Noon to 6pm at the CEFCU Center Stage on the Peoria Riverfront.
Begun in 2009, its "Inagural Year" established itself as a city embracing its future. The stage is set for a record-breaking 2nd Annual PEORIA PRIDE with both entertainment, and local participants lined up. The Festival kicks off with a Gay Cruise Event on September 11th, and a 6 hour festival the next day.
Corporate sponsors include Embassy Suites Hotels, Starbucks & The Acorn Equality Fund.
It is important to note, the Peoria Festival does request $5 per person at the gate.
Kids 12 and under are free when attending with their family. Peoria Pride, like other prides around our region is made up entirely of volunteers.
Food, refreshments and entertainment will be available all day. $1 from every paid admission will be donated to the area non-profit organization of your choice.
A portion of proceeds will benefit local non-profit organizations.
Pride events accross the midwest have traditionally been free events, however admission fees are becoming more common globaly.
Peoria, Illinois is about 150 miles north of St. Louis, making it ideal for a weekend getaway.
MORE INFO: http://www.peoriapride.com/
