Community Events: 2012 Pride Charlotte Festival

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Where: Uptown Charlotte on S. Tryon Street, between 4th and Stonewall Streets.
When: Saturday, August 25, 12PM-10PM & Sunday, August 26, 12PM-6PM

About: Pride Charlotte’s cultural festival includes multiple stages of entertainment, musicians, bands, comedy and dance performers, a children’s area and numerous participating vending booths, including art exhibitors, area non-profits, political candidates, retailers, food stands and more. The premier event is the culmination of more than a week-long slate of events highlighting the social, cultural, ethnic, artistic and political diversity of the metro Charlotte area’s LGBT community.

Show Stoppers: The 2012 Pride Charlotte Festival presents two full days of entertainment with Miami’s own “Diamond Princess TRINA headlining.  Other Entertainers include: Chad Michaels, Erika Jayne, Peter Presta, Justin Utley, Roxy C. Moorecox, DiDa Ritz, Jiggly Caliente, Ashley Jo Farmer Band, Brandon Hilton, Hannah Thomas, Shiprocked, Devon Elizabeth, and many more!

Festival Attractions include a Family Fun area, LGBT Author & Artist Showcase, DJ Dance Booth, Rugby Dunking Booth, Food & Drink Vendors, and more.

Learn more about the Queen City’s Pride Festival on twitter (@PrideCharlotte), facebook.com/pridecharlotte, or by visiting http://pridecharlotte.com/.

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