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 Each year our LGBT Pride event is kick started with a high-energy fun-filled Parade! Our parade consists of many diverse organizations, school groups, musicians, local businesses and many other participants as we march together down Main Street in Northampton, MA with Pride and Support for our LGBT Community to the event site.
*** Please note parade route has changed from previous years!!
There is NO charge for being a contingent in our parade. If you would like to march or have a float in the Noho Pride parade
you MUST submit a Contingent Form available HERE
Arrive at staging area 11:00am,
Saturday May 12, 2012, Rain or Shine
Parade steps off at 12:00pm sharp!
Once again Pop's Package Store will be continuing their tradition of handing out waters to parade marchers! Noho Pride would like to thank Pop's for their continued support and please stop into Pop's whenever you're in Northampton!
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SATURDAY MAY 12th PRIDE EVENT ENTERTAINMENT will begin at approximately 1:15pm and run until 5-5:30pm. Performers and speakers will be on stage in the order they are listed below.
*** times and lineup are subject to change
Emcee Alix Olson
Northampton Mayor
David Narkewitz
Rev. Tinker Donnelly
Pioneer Valley Gay Mens Chorus
Elizabeth Warren
Georgia Star Michaels
Pamela Means
Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse
Septimius the Great
Gunner Scott
Alix Olson
Jami Smith
SisterFunk
CRAZEFAZE Hip Hop Dance Crew
All performers and speakers bios\contact information along with full Parade and Pride event details available at www.NohoPride.org
FREE admission! FREE Parking!
Beer and Wine available
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POST PRIDE
After Pride's main stage ends on Saturday,
May 12th, head over to the Beer and Wine Barn to continue the celebration
with the DJ Lori B dance party!Where & When DATE: Saturday, May 12, 2012 TIME: After main stage ends till 8:00pm WHERE: 3 County Fairgrounds in Northampton, MA  Beer and Wine Barn will be open All details at www.NohoPride.org |
Out! For Reel LGBT Film Series Season Finale! Premiere of "The Perfect Family" + Guest Speakers + After Party
Saturday, May 5, 7:00 pm
Northampton High School Theater, 380 Elm Street, Northampton, MA
$10 Advance / $12 Door / $16 Film & After Party / $8 Student / $6 High School Students Inspiration For LGBT Youth: "Being Successful AND Being Yourself" Prominent community leaders will speak before the film to inspire LGBT youth about having successful careers and being publicly out. Speakers include Amherst College President Biddy Martin, Senator Stan Rosenberg, Northampton Police Detective Lt. Ken Wat son, and Pride Parade Coordinators Bear and Cid White. Film Premiere: "The Perfect Family" stars Kathleen Turner, Emily Deschanel ("Bones"), Richard Chamberlain, and Jason Ritter. A hilarious comedy/drama that tells the heartfelt story about a devout Catholic mother (Kathleen Turner) who hopes to win the Catholic Woman of the Year award but fears that her children will ruin her chances: her daughter is lesbian, pregnant, and engaged to a woman, and her son is having an extra-marital affair. A laugh out loud, uplifting film that everyone can relate to about dysfunctional family dynamics, homophobia, love, transformation, and acceptance. Rated PG. After Party: Saturday, May 5, 8:30 PM - Midnight Diva's Nightclub, 492 Pleasant Street, Northampton, MA Catered Hors D'oeuvres, Free Pool, Cash Bar, DJ Lori B, Huge Dance Floor $6 with film stub / $7 Party Only Advance / $8 Door (21+)
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PRE PRIDE Start your pride weekend off Friday, May 11th with Noho Pride's OPEN MIC night!Where & When DATE: Friday, May 11, 2012
TIME: 7:30pm - 10:30pm
WHERE: 3 County Fairgrounds in Northampton, MA
 FREE admission! FREE Parking!
Beer and Wine Barn will be open All details at www.NohoPride.org
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FREE Giveaways
Be sure to open and read our eNewsletter each month for a chance to win a FREE giveaway. You could win gift certificates to local restaurants, tickets to the theater or special events, and MORE!
MAY'S FREE GIVEAWAY: $100 Gift Certificate for The Highlands Inn Lesbian Paradise! Located in Bethlehem, NH
Click here to include your name in the drawing, to be held on May 16, 2012. Winner
will be notified by email shortly after drawing.
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LGBT Resource Focus
of the month   Visit the
for their annual 3 day conference information and more.
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2012 Pride Program is available online NOW!
Click on the cover below to view. Hard copy free Programs will be handed out at Pride and available at our Noho Pride Merchandise booths. 
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Noho Pride Bowling
Please turn in roster to Spare Time Northampton by May 29th, or fax it to (413) 584-5922.
For questions call Bill Bullock @ (802) 355-2595
DOWNLOAD THE FORM HERE
Spare Time Northampton525 Pleasant Street
Northampton, MA 01060
413-584-4830
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Looking for a hotel while in town for Pride? Look no further!
The Quality Inn and Suites Hotel, Northampton, MA  | |
Noho Pride's Official Hotel
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Use our Noho Pride Discount Code to receive a 12% OFF YEAR ROUND on any room at the Quality Inn on Conz Street in Northampton, MA.
Just call 1-413-586-1500 and request the NOHOPRIDE Rate! (some restrictions apply during blackout dates with the exception of Pride weekend) This hotel is a 5 minute walk to the center of Northampton and across the street from Diva's Nightclub, Noho Pride's After Party Place! The Quality Inn, Northampton is a proud sponsor of Noho Pride
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About Us
Noho Pride LGBT Scholarship
Noho Pride Photo Gallery
Noho Pride Calendar
Noho Pride Gear
A Generation of Change 30 Years of LGBT Pride
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This video is also included on the "About Northampton" channel in all the Northampton, MA area hotels.
Video produced by Dave Waymouth,
Ellipsis Video, 860.841.7261, 413.570.0720,
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 If you know an LGBT elder interested in reading books from our library, please contact us. Out Books On Wheels is a volunteer effort helping LGBT elders to continue enjoying life out of the closet. Visit us online at: www.OutBooksOnWheels.org
or call us at 413.588.4019
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Bradley International Airport Discount Parking!
$ 6.95 per Day $34.75 per Week
Click HERE for a Noho Pride Internet discount coupon and to make online reservations.
Serving Bradley International Airport, Route 75 Windsor Locks/Suffield Town Line. Executive Valet Parking is a proud sponsor
of Noho Pride.
Valley Women's Martial Arts
Noho Pride would like to take this opportunity to thank ALL of our sponsors and supporting allies. Without you we cannot achieve our
mission or visions.
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Noho Pride is a 501(3)c tax exempt non-profit organization run solely by volunteers. Our Vision\Mission: To foster events that honor the integrity, history and diversity of our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender community and to focus on awareness and unity among LGBT/allied communities.
www.NohoPride.org info@nohopride.org 413.586.5602
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