(From press release) The 12th annual Davis Pride will bring a month of events to celebrate and support the local LGBTQ+ community, with Davis PrideFest, a fun run, trivia, and the annual comedy night.
The month-long celebration will start with PrideFest, taking place at Civic Center Park, at 6th and B streets behind Davis City Hall, from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 6. This family-friendly event features a music festival, community vendors, food trucks, drinks, and a drag revue.
“At a time when nationwide we’re seeing attacks on LGBTQ+ rights and organizations turning their back on Pride events, we are proud to offer a community-driven event supported by local artists, businesses, and volunteers,” said Sandré Henriquez Nelson, Director of Pride Events for the Davis Phoenix Coalition.
Total Recall, the Sacramento-based ‘90s and 2000s rock cover band, will co-headline the music festival, bringing their passion for alternative, pop punk and rock to the stage. Joining them as a co-headliner will be local favorite Bamba Fried Rice, a nine member band that plays music based in Latin genres ranging from salsa to ska.
Returning musical performers include the Sacramento Gay Men’s Chorus, Davis-based community band Noise Violation, and positive and uplifting rap group Matthew Balling and friends. The Q-Rated Dance Company will also perform, and there will be a showcase by Yolo Line Dance. Closing out the night are the crowd favorite local queens and kings of the drag revue. For the full performance schedule, visit www.davispride.org/entertainment-2/.
PrideFest will include activity zones for children, teens, and seniors. Local artisans and non-profits will have booths with merchandise and resources available. The event is free, though donations are always accepted.
Attendees can get a jump start on PrideFest on the morning of Saturday, June 6, with the cornerstone event that started Davis Pride, the 12th annual Davis Pride Run/Walk for Equality, beginning at 8:00 a.m. at 500 1st St. This event includes a 5K and a 1-mile run/walk along the greenbelts of Davis, beginning at the shovel arch near the entrance of the UC Davis Arboretum.
Registration for the run, which helps fund the Davis Phoenix Coalition activities, is $40 before May 24, $45 from May 25 to June 5, and $50 on race day. For more information, visit http://www.davispride.org/run.
There will be a community gathering rally from 2:45-3:45 on Saturday, June 6, prior to Davis PrideFest. This event, called Pride Is a Protest!, will be held at the Solidarity Stage in Central Park at Fourth and C streets, and will culminate in a march to Civic Center Park to officially begin PrideFest.
“Pride is a Protest is a community gathering event to offer all positive and supportive members a space in solidarity for the rights of all our LGBTQ+ community,” Henriquez Nelson said.
Later in the month, the third annual Davis Pride Comedy Night will take place from 6:00-9:00 p.m. on Friday, June 26, at the Stonegate Country Club, 919 Lake Blvd. Presented by Comedians on the Go, the evening will be hosted by Sacramento and San Francisco-based drag performer and stand-up comedian Suzette Veneti, with headliner Scott Capurro and featured comics Shannon Murphy and Marcus Williams.
DJ Wet Weather will perform at 6:00 p.m. during a happy hour reception before the 7:00 show begins. Please be advised that this event is for ages 18+ due to mature content. Tickets are $50 through June 7, $60 June 8-25, and $70 on June 26. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit www.davispride.org/comedy.
For more information about Davis PrideFest and related events, or to become a sponsor, visitor, or volunteer, visit www.davispride.org or follow Davis Pride on Facebook and Instagram.
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