The Festival
The Festival happens directly after the parade in San Lorenzo Park. Our normal attendance is over 5,000, and we have been growing in attendance every year. This year our festival starts at NOON and goes to 5PM on June 1st, 2008. We will have a Stage with performers of all types. We always have a great time, with food, and booths, along with entertainment. This year we will be starting a fine-art component, come check it out!
BOOTHS
Our application (english, spanish) fees are modest, and are pro-rated depending on how soon you get your application turned in. Our first deadline is March 15th, so get them in soon for a reduced price! All types of organizations and companies are welcome at Pride. A seller's permit is required if you are selling merchandise, and details are on the application. Any other questions not answered here or on the application, contact:
Maps of the booth layout are now available. Images are linked, as they are LARGE, and suitable for printing.
FOOD BOOTHS
We want you to sell your food! We try not to have similiar types of food, so get your application to us in early (which also gives you a reduced fee!). Applications are available in english and spanish. Normal food handling licenses, permits, etc. are also required, contact us or the city if you need help with those. Have questions, contact us:
ON STAGE
Schedule
12:00 Welcome
12:15 Dreamtown
12:35 Tobacco Free LGBT
12:40 Triangle Speakers
12:50 Queer Youth
1:00 Cheer San Francisco
1:15 John Laird
1:20 GLBT Alliance
1:30 Fans of Jimmy Century
1:50 Trans Men
2:00 Proclamations
2:15 Horizontes
2:35 Trusting Lucy
3:00 Cheer San Francisco
3:10 Coalition of Welcoming Congregations
3:25 Watsonville Pride
3:30 Pride Committee
3:40 Vaylence
4:00 SCAP
4:10 Santa Cruz Sirens
4:25 Bulldawgs
5:00 See You Next Year
Trusting Lucy
Trusting Lucy is a collaboration out of Monterey between songwriters Linda Arceo and Lisa Long who joined musical forces in 2002 to focus their energy to write music that has been described as a “mix of soulful introspective ballads, straight-on hook driven melodic pop and forceful rock tunes sung with powerful distinctive voices and incredible harmonies reminiscent of the Wilson sisters from Heart, the Indigo Girls, and a dream duo of Grace Slick and Melissa Etheridge”. At Pride Santa Cruz, their music will be performed as an acoustic duo, and will provide an energetic stage performance that will definitely leave memorable musical impressions on any listener.
Vaylence
Vaylence is three parts passion with a spark of creativity and determined focus by three fiercely talented women musicians. To witness them perform live is to understand both their chemistry and the undeniable bond that the band unselfishly shares with its audience. These three have an insatiable thirst for creating new music together. Incorporating passion, diverse musical influences and a strong work ethic, their musical experimentation is innovative and daring but remains true and honest. Julia Harrell on drums provides hard hitting backbeats and a jazzy finesse. Leigh Warner is a talented singer and vocalist, and brings influences from classic rock bands like The Beatles, Bad Company, and Led Zeppelin. Karen Whitham’s heart and soul belong to the guitar, but she can also play keyboards, bass, and violin. Together they have created a sound that you will remember!
The Bulldawgs
The Bulldawgs are a unique combination of seasoned players from different walks of life. Originally assembled from members of The College of San Mateo, the group has performed in a number of Peninsula venues. Starting with the rhythm section, the band’s bass player Virgil Stanford and drummer Chris Cortez lay down the foundation for serious interpretations. Chris Phillips steps in with strong textures for rhythm and lead acoustic guitar. With the leads of Sam Haun’s straight-on rock style and Rudy Ramirez’s Latin roots in rock guitars, the tunes really turn up the heat! Add 3 strong vocalists led by Helen Souranoff. The rest is magic!
Dream Town
In 2007 local artists Melanie Redman and Jamie Amos came together to form Dream Town. Melanie is an award-winning singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose works speak of personal growth and celebrate the process of following one’s truth. Her stunning voice and carefully designed guitar arrangements have earned her impressive engagements over the decades, opening for top bands such as Tower of Power, Eddie Money, and more recently Leon Russell. Jamie Amos is a familiar sight and sound on the Pride stage, having played bass in several festivals as part of the Frootie Flavors trio. His participation in the LGBT community includes serving on the advisory board for Planned Parenthood’s newly adopted transgender health care program, being a positive role model for our youth as a Triangle Speaker, and modeling for Jana Marcus’ Transfigurations photography exhibit.
Any other questions regarding our festival contact us:
Santa Cruz Pride C/O The Diversity Center P.O. Box 8280 Santa Cruz, CA 95061 (831) 427-4009Next: Applications
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