GayHalifax: 2009-07-25

10 a.m. to 6 p.m.: VenusEnvy Pride-day Sale - It's the most fabulous day of the year at Venus Envy... Pride! See all your friends and pick up anything rainbow and all toys at 20% off. Be one of the first 25 customers and get a free gift!
: You can RSVP to the facebook event.
11 a.m.: Interfaith Pride Service at the Garrison Grounds Pride Festival Site. Sponsored by SafeHarbourChurch and friends under the tent.
Noon to 1.30 p.m.: 22nd Annual Pride Parade - Marshaling at Provo Wallis St (near the corner of Upper Water and Cornwallis).
1.30 to 3 p.m.: 22nd Annual Pride Parade - this year's theme is Breaking Down Walls; Building Bridges! Inspired by the 40th Anniversary of the Stonewall riots in New York City, the event that many see as the birth of the Gay Pride Movement. This theme also represents the way in which Halifax’ Pride respects and celebrates the diversity of ALL of Nova Scotia’s communities, building bridges of understanding and cooperation.
: Following the 2008 parade route (and the Parade of Lights route); Upper Water St to Barrington to Spring Garden Road to South Park to Bell and ending at Citadel High on Ahern Avenue.

3 p.m.: 2nd Annual HalifaxPride Community Fair at Garrison Grounds Pride Festival Site. Sponsored by Glow Parties and Halifax Regional Municipality, this year’s Community Fair has something for everyone. From carnival games to celebrity dunk tank, inflatables to entertainment, there is something for the child in all of us. We are planning a second stage for the Community acts this year located within the fair grounds. Free Admission
3 to 8 p.m.: 21st Annual Pride Festival and Concert at Garrison Grounds Pride Festival Site. This year’s post-parade concert will feature a number of local artists, some familiar and some entirely unexpected! In addition, we’re delighted to host Ruby Jean and the Thoughtful Bees who will be opening for the Cliks and the Hidden Cameras. Sponsor: Heritage Canada Building Communities through Arts and Heritage program and the Halifax Regional Municipality. Admission: Free
: You can find out more or RSVP to the facebook event.
8 p.m.: alFresco filmFesto presents Mamma Mia! at Pier 20. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. Gates open at 8pm, with show time at 9pm or dusk. Admission is a $5 donation.

9 p.m. till 2 a.m.: MENZ BAR's (2182 Gottingen St; 446-6969; www.MenzBar.ca) 2nd Annual BLACK & BLUE PARTY - A Menz Night with DJ SONNY D; A Moosehead Brewery Pride Event - $10 Cover after 9pm. Leather/Denim/Blue Collar Dress Code Encouraged
: BEST ASS CONTEST - WIN $100
: HAPPY HOUR ON ALL MOOSEHEAD PRODUCTS
: DOOR PRIZES
9 p.m. to 2 a.m.: girl-ish Productions presents WetSpot sponsored by Venus Envy at Niche Lounge, Barrington @ Spring Garden Halifax's hottest Pride party five years and counting! DJ Motlette and DJ Ro. Special guest performances from Rae Spoon, Nolan Natasha, Mary Ellen MacLean? and more! Advance tickets available July 1st at Venus Envy for $12.00. Admission $15.00 at the door. You can find out more or RSVP to the facebook event.
10 p.m. to 4 a.m.: Pride Night at ReflectionsCabaret - DJ HedFones will spin you into a frenzy. Hear the best dance, top 40, pop, retro, R & B, and more! Celebrate Pride in style-calling all sailors, feather boas, glitter, drag, sequins and more!