The streets of Northbridge will be a sea of color and movement on Saturday October 27 as the 18th Annual Pride Parade makes its way down William and James Streets. This year’s theme is IMAGINE One Better World and there will be many elaborate and spectacular floats incorporating the theme. Whether taking part or simply cheering from the sidelines, everyone is encouraged to came along. The parade will depart from the corner of Brisbane and William Streets at 8pm and will end at Russell Square. For more information, go to www.pride.asn.au.
For those who want to take part there are many choices when choosing a group to join for the parade. St Andrew’s Anglican Church is has an open door policy and is open to everyone. They, with others will be marching in this year’s parade in the Christians with Pride contingent and anyone interested can find a brief description and a flyer at www.siriol.net/Pride.htm. Other groups welcoming people to join in with their float include the LGBTI Workers Rights Conference float and the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.
2007 Pride Patrons, Kelly and Sam Pilgrim-Byrne send their best wishes to everyone for a fantastic Parade on the 27th October. Whilst they won’t be attending the Parade themselves due to the recent birth of their daughter, Charlotte, they hope the Parade this year is bigger and better than ever and that everyone has a great night! They also encourage people to think about the original protest focus of the Parade, especially considering we our now in the lead up to the Federal election and ask that people give thought to GLBTI families when placing their vote.
