Cork Lesbian Bi Trans and Gay Pride 2004

cork | rights, freedoms and repression | event notice Monday July 05, 2004 22:31 by Paul McAndrew

Cork Pride begins end of July

Gay Pride in Cork will take place over the August bank holiday weekend, starting on Thursday July 29th and running till Monday August 2nd. The weekend will be a celebration of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered communities and as usual will focus on visibility and fun for all

The cherished elements of Cork Pride, such as the chic Black and White Ball and the Fun Day in the park, will take place along with some new additions, such as the Gay O Limp Licks on Sunday afternoon, at the Mardyke Arena. This will be a chance for the muscled and nimble to compete in such demanding disciplines as The Handbag Discus, The High Heel Sprint, The Three Legged Race (for the well hung and their admirers), and The Glitter Sack Dash. Goody bags and adulation will be bestowed on race winners. The Other Place cinema (South Main Street) will screen each night themed films (camp classics, musicals....) and the audience will be encouraged to dress accordingly and give of themselves during the screening. The screen-shy can steel themselves at the bar before, during and after. The glamour continues at the Black and White Ball on Saturday night in Jury’s Hotel (tickets €50 available from The Other Place Resource Centre: info: [email protected] or 021 427 8470. Prizes, dinner, dancing and fabulousness till dawn.

On Monday afternoon, the Peace Park, Grand Parade, becomes a gay garden of celebration as gays lesbians bisexuals, transgendered and the as yet undecided, along with their families, gather to sing, dance, picnic and have a gay old time. In Cork, rather than parade around, we prefer to party in style. Over the entire weekend each of the clubs and venues will be organising special events, as will Linc and The Other Place Resource Centre. More pride than you can shake a stick at then, and a chance to rehearse for 2005, when Cork will be European Capital of Culture with a Gay Pride worthy of a European Capital.

Info: www.corkpride.com 021 428470

Programme For Cork Pride 2004.

Thursday 29th July
Official Pride Launch at the Other Place
Pride 2004 will be officially launched by the Lord Mayor Sean Martin with a celebration including film, food and drinks.

Friday 30th July
The Black & White Ball in Jury’s hotel
with prizes for the best dressed.
Tickets €50 available from The Other Place Resource Centre: info: [email protected] or 021 427 8470
The ever-popular B&W Ball once again at Jury’s on the Western Road will be a razzle-dazzle affair for the truly discerning pride event-er. Get out you best tuxedo, or if that’s not your style be as creative as you can with the B&W theme.

Saturday 31st July
8.00pm Film night at Other Place Cinema
10.00pm - 1.00am Live Broadcast by Pink On Red at Loafers
10 - very very late Pride party in The Other Place Club

Sunday 1st August
2pm Gay O-Limp-Licks at the Mardyke
This will be a chance for the muscled and nimble to compete in such demanding disciplines as The Handbag Discus, The High Heel Sprint, The Three Legged Race, and The Glitter Sack Dash. Goody bags will be awarded for such points as: the limpest wrist, the best calves and the prettiest sac(k).
4pm Bar-B-Cue at Loafers
8pm Film night at Other Place Cinema

Monday 2nd August
Pride Picnic in the Park with Red FM
Get out your banners, brollies, blankets and all to celebrate pride by taking over Bishop Lucey Park for the day. With Live coverage by Red FM it’s a celebration for every member of our community and our friends.



Info: www.corkpride.com or 021 4278470/1