In 1855 poet Walt Whitman’s best known work is published Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass was first published on this day in 1855. The poet’s best known work is also considered the clearest indication that Whitman was same-sex attracted. Whitman who was born in 1819 is one of the most influential American poets, considered the […]
Are you looking to ride with the Dykes on Bikes this Pride season? Well now’s your chance! DoB WA are calling out for interested lesbians, queer women, non-binary folks and any in the community who are interested in taking on the Pride Parade as part of the iconic Dykes on Bikes float. Today is the […]
The Dykes of Bikes are hoping to make a big mark on the opening of this year’s Pride Parade and have a record number of riders involved in the event. The group have been the traditional first entererant in the parade for decades and do an amazing job and starting the parade and getting the […]
A bold new breast cancer awareness campaign targeting LGBTQ people has been released today by ACON. Our United Front aims to raise awareness of breast cancer and increase breast screening rates among LGBTQ people in NSW. Featuring many sporting and social groups within LGBTQ communities in NSW, the campaign adopts an inclusive approach to ensure […]
Perth’s Dykes on Bikes marked International Lesbian Day with a ride through the streets of Fremantle before posing in front of the city’s iconic Rainbow Container sculpture. Along for the ride was the Mayor of Fremantle Dr Brad Pettitt. Later the riders lined their bikes up in front of the Fly By Night Club where […]
An estimated 300,000 spectators filled the streets of Sydney to watch over 12,000 participants take part in the 40th annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade. Four decades after one night of celebration became a political protest, the Mardi Gras spirit continued with a record breaking number of people watching the parade. The parade […]
This year will be the biggest Pride Parade ever, with a record 84 floats joining the march through the streets of Northbridge. At Wednesday’s Parade participant meeting, Pride WA announced that the parade had never had over 70 floats before this year. The 2017 parade will take the celebrations along a new route, starting outside […]
This Sunday October 8th is International Lesbian Day, and the team at Minx For Women are celebrating all things L with a big ol’ bash at Fly By Night. Celebrations will kick off with the legendary Dykes On Bikes revving through the streets of Freo with special guests Senator Louise Pratt and Mayor Brad Pettitt […]
Lego enthusiasts will converge on the gym at Belmont college next week for Bricktober – the annual gathering of those who painstakingly build massive Lego creations. Among the displays at this year’s event will be a brilliant recreation of the Perth Pride parade. The streets of Northbridge, the Dykes on Bikes, the Bears, the calls for […]
Western Australia’s Pridefest began on Saturday afternoon with the annual parade moving from it’s traditional night time display to a family friendly lunch time event. The parade featured two giant bride grooms and brides – paired up with their same sex partners for a wedding and a giant declaration of Pride created out of balloons. […]
