2012 JOBURG PRIDE

EMBRACING OUR SEXUALITY!



LOVE ME FOR ME: Attenders at the pride
(source: www.iol.co.za)

PINK AND PROUD: A man at the event
(source: www.timeslive.co.za)

 

Joburg Pride 2012; an event I have been hearing a lot about in the past couple of months. Although I couldn’t attend the event myself, it sounded like an epic venture to be a part of. Joburg Pride has been known as the largest gay and lesbian event in Africa. For its 23^rd year running; it invited a range of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender citizens to join in the fun and support the Joburg Pride event. This event is definitely a great initiative; because it offers a specific platform for an often misunderstood cluster of members in our community. At the end of the day; our country preaches equality and a democracy, why not embrace our true selves. To make things even better; attendees are not limited. Any citizen with interest can join in the Pride! For 23 years of successful event execution; I give big-ups to the organisers and publicists for the Joburg Pride. Not everyone in the country would respond well to an event like this; but the team managed to make it a success. It really looks like something you would not want to miss. Anyone would want to be a part of this!

 



PERFORMING FOR THE CROWD: Crazy White Boy
(source: www.joburgpride.org)

ON THE STAGE: Artist Nancy G
(source: www.joburgpride.org)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This year’s event took place at the Zoo Lake Sports Club on the 6^th of October 2012. The parade then ended with great festivities in the form of performances and various stalls. The event also provided a kiddies area, these indicates just how this was for the whole family as well! Gates opened at 8h00 and stage performances started at 9h00. With performances from the likes of Crazy White Boy, Divas of Drag, Nancy G, Pabi Moloi, Simply Blue and many more. This definitely sounds like it was worth attending!