Boone Pride Inc, a local non-profit, officially announces Pride 2008, the High Country’s Fourth Annual GLBTIQA event, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 13, 14, and 15. In keeping with the national Pride theme, “Live, Love, Be,” we invite everyone to help us fulfill our local mission to celebrate, unite, and support our growing GLBTIQA community. The celebration begins Friday with our first ever live music event from 8pm-midnight on the patio at the Broyhill Inn & Conference Center with singer-songwriter, Crys Matthews; Atlanta based trio, the Melinda Kingsley Band; and local music legend Melissa Reaves. Saturday’s events include workshops “Living in the Community” “Loving: Sexual Health” and “Being: Personal Coming Out Stories” at the Watauga Public Library from 1pm to 4pm, and as in years past, there will be a DJ dance with a cash bar from 9pm until 1am Saturday night at the Broyhill. Beginning at noon, Sunday’s event at Junaluska Park in Boone, includes a family picnic and cookout hosted by HCUCC, softball games, a “Really, Really Free Market,” and plenty of spontaneous festive family fun. With proceeds from Boone Pride 2008, we will continue to fund a scholarship for a deserving area student, our web site, pride events, community projects, and maintain our on-going commitment to provide GLBTIQ literature to public libraries. The $10 tickets include all events and are available on our website, at Beanstalk in Boone, or at the door. For more information and a complete schedule, visit www.boonepride.org. Crys Matthews Fri. June 13 @ 8pm Melinda Kingsley Fri. June 13 @ 9pm Melissa Reaves Fri. June 13 @ 10pm Community Workshops Sat. June 14 @ 1pm-4pm Club Dance w/DJ Outstreet Sat. June 14 @ 9pm-1am Roxanne Davenport Sat. June 14 @ 9pm-1am Family Picnic Sun. June 15 @ noon Free Market Sun. @ noon Sun. June 15 @ noon Tickets:$10 adv. / $12 door Buy Tickets Sponsor Pride Volunteer Event Details www.BoonePride.org Boone Pride's mission is to unite a visible GLBTIQA community, celebrate freedom and equality of all people, and support the well-bring and development of the community. Boone Pride, Inc. is a 100% volunteer staffed 501(c)4 non profit civic league in the state of North Carolina.

Welcome to the website of Boone Pride, producers Boone's only Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Festival and Celebration! Pride becomes more meaningful when shared, and when enjoyed in the company of others. Boone PRIDE IS a place where our LGBTIQ community can join together in a festive, celebratory space.

Inclusiveness and acceptance are the real gifts that we give to one another when we participate. Through our participation, we share a part of ourselves. As the spirit of cooperation reaches new heights and as groups of individuals create an enormous "home team," where teamwork truly takes center stage, It is important to remember that the goal that we pursue. It is the victory of human acceptance and understanding over the boundaries of race, religion, gender, and sexual orientation.

The intrinsic value that we obtain as a result of being an active participant in this celebration of community is priceless.

Pride Event Rules and Regulations
Admission
Festival Admission is by ticket only. Complimentary admission can be obtained by volunteering. No refunds are available. 18 and under are admitted for free.

Drinking
Only persons 21 and older with proper ID may consume alcoholic beverages sold at the event. BPI reminds you to drink responsibly. If you need a safe ride home, please ask for a taxi. No outside beverages or containers are allowed inside the event.

Security
Uniformed and under-cover professional security personnel are located on site for your safety and convenience. If you need assistance, please seek any uniformed staff or volunteer for assistance.

Other
Shirts and shoes are required. No illegal drugs or substances. No firearms or weapons. No explicit sexual behavior. Bags are subject to search. BPI reserves the right to refuse service or entry.

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