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Richmond's first Pride March took place in 1979 - the 10th anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion.  Pride events in Richmond have always been produced by dedicated volunteers. For years in the 1990s and into the new century, the Richmond Prode Coalition took the lead. In 2009, Gay Pride Virginia reinvigorated the festival, and gave it a statewide focus.  Today, GPV has been restructured as VAPride.  The 2010 festival will be held September 25, 2010.
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[[Image:RPC_logo_color.gif|left|thumb]]Richmond's first Pride March took place in 1979 - the 10th anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion.  Pride events in Richmond have always been produced by dedicated volunteers. For years in the 1990s and into the new century, the Richmond Pride Coalition took the lead. In 2006, Gay Pride Virginia reinvigorated the festival, and gave it a statewide focus.  Today, GPV has been restructured as VAPride.  The 2010 festival will be held September 25, 2010.
  
 
Enjoy these photos of Pride events through the years.
 
Enjoy these photos of Pride events through the years.
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=== 1998 ===
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Pride events in 1998 included a march through the Carytown shopping district in Richmond.  At that time, Carytown was home to the majority of Richmond's LGBT clubs.  Today, Babe's of Carytown continues to anchor the neighborhood.  Credit - Richmond Pride Coalition.
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Image:1998_01.jpg|[[Stepping Out]]
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Image:1998_02.jpg|[[Richmond Rainbow Social Club]]
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=== 2003 ===
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For several years in the early 2000s, the Richmond Pride Festival was held at Festival Park downtown.  The 2003 festival was held days after Hurricane Isabell, when much of the city was without power, and fallen trees still littered the festival area.  We were Proud to be strong!  Credit - JS.
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Image:2003_01.jpg|[[Rob Reiffel and Bob Jones of Prime Timers Central Virginia]]
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Image:2003_02.jpg|[[Protests are regularly held at Richmond Pride events.]]
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Image:2003_03.jpg|[[Noted comedian Steve Moore (left) is one of Richmond's most dedicated LGBT activists.]]
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Image:2003_04.jpg|[[Political campaigns know where to find the voters.]]
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Image:2003_05.jpg|[[Rev. Robin Gorlsine, pastor of the Metropolitan Community Church of Richmond.]]
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Image:2003_06.jpg|[[Jon Klein, founder of the Richmond Gay Community Foundation, Diversity Thrift and the Gay Community Center of Richmond.]]
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=== 2004 ===
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Back at Festival Park.  After Isabell's participation in the 2003 festival, 2004 saw record crowds showing their Pride.  Credit - JS.
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Image:2004_01.jpg|[[Fan Free Clinic volunteers.]]
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Image:2004_02.jpg|[[Great entertainment!]]
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Image:2004_03.jpg|[[Dyana Mason (left) and Beth Marschak of Richmond Lesbian Feminists.]]
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Image:2004_04.jpg|[[Michael Gooding, Managing Director of Richmond Triangle Players.]]
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Image:2004_05.jpg|[[Marcus Miller (right), owner of the Barcode club, and a founder of Richmond Triangle Players.]]
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Image:2004_06.jpg|[[Sirena Sparkles, Richmond's most colorful performer.]]
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=== 2008 ===
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The Virginia Pride Festival came to the Gay Community Center of Richmond in 2008.  Credit - PBG.
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Image:GPV-Pride-Poster.jpg|[[Gay Pride Virginia]]
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Image:2008_01.jpg|[[Big hair is cool!]]
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Image:2008_02.jpg|[[Big hats are too!]]
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Image:2008_03.jpg|[[GCCR Board members Kerri Walker and Kathy Carmody.]]
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Image:2008_04.jpg|[[Martha Bogen-Garrett and Petie Bogen-Garrett]]
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Image:2008_05.jpg|[[Blues icon and LGBT Pioneer Gaye Adegbalola]]
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Image:2008_06.jpg|[[Ryan Scarola]]
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Image:2008_07.jpg|[[Partying into the night!]]
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=== 2009 ===
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The Virginia Pride Festival returns to GCCR for a second year.  It rained all day and into the night, but our spirits weren't dampened.  Credit - GJ.
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Image:2009_01.jpg|[[Gay Pride Virginia]]
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Image:2009_02.jpg|[[Diversity.]]
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Image:2009_03.jpg|[[Pride.]]
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Image:2009_04.jpg|[[Lots of cool vendors.]]
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Image:2009_05.jpg|[[Rainy day - but fun!]]
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Image:2009_06.jpg|[[Powerful entertainment.]]
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Image:2009_07.jpg|[[The Trailer Court performs.]]
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Image:2009_08.jpg|[[Pride is for everyone!]]
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<div style="text-align:right; font-weight:bold;">Next Gallery [[Politics and Protests]]</div>
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<div style="text-align:right; font-weight:bold;">Return to [[Rainbow Richmond: LGBTQ History of Richmond, VA]] home page</div>
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Richmond's first Pride March took place in 1979 - the 10th anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion. Pride events in Richmond have always been produced by dedicated volunteers. For years in the 1990s and into the new century, the Richmond Pride Coalition took the lead. In 2006, Gay Pride Virginia reinvigorated the festival, and gave it a statewide focus. Today, GPV has been restructured as VAPride. The 2010 festival will be held September 25, 2010.

Enjoy these photos of Pride events through the years.



1998

Pride events in 1998 included a march through the Carytown shopping district in Richmond. At that time, Carytown was home to the majority of Richmond's LGBT clubs. Today, Babe's of Carytown continues to anchor the neighborhood. Credit - Richmond Pride Coalition.

2003

For several years in the early 2000s, the Richmond Pride Festival was held at Festival Park downtown. The 2003 festival was held days after Hurricane Isabell, when much of the city was without power, and fallen trees still littered the festival area. We were Proud to be strong! Credit - JS.


2004

Back at Festival Park. After Isabell's participation in the 2003 festival, 2004 saw record crowds showing their Pride. Credit - JS.


2008

The Virginia Pride Festival came to the Gay Community Center of Richmond in 2008. Credit - PBG.

2009

The Virginia Pride Festival returns to GCCR for a second year. It rained all day and into the night, but our spirits weren't dampened. Credit - GJ.

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