July 3rd, 2011 @ Sitges Gay Holidays // No Comments
Date : July (yearly)
Location : Sitges, Barcelona, Spain
Description
Gay and Lesbian Pride event running during July in Sitges, near Barcelona (Catalunya), with a Mardi Gra (Parade) on the Sat. Concentrating along the ocean front.
Five days of activities
Concerts, performances, shows, fireworks and a parade.
Gay Village. Pg. de la Ribera
Parade
25+ Float Parade Pg. de la Ribera 19:00h
The Gay Pride Parade on Saturday, is the highlight, with dozens of colorful floats. On a route from Paseo de la Ribera and Avenida Sofia.
- Leaves from Kansas Churingito and down through Psg. Ribera returning to Psg. Maritim
Afterwards there is a party on the promenade
Sitges Sitges Gay Pride, music, dance and shows for 5 days in July
Events Include:
– International DJs and dancers
– White Night, with electronic music
– The Retiro, music of the years ’80 and ’90,
– Mr. competitions (Gay Sitges and Miss Drag Queen)
– Fashion shows on the promenade
– Various parties at local Sitges nightclubs.
– Star ‘tribute’ appearances
Reportably 60,000 attended in 2010, 60% from abroad, from countries such as Canada, United States and the Netherlands.
Organized by AFGAL, the Independent Association of Gays and Lesbians based in Sitges, with the support of the City of Sitges in Sitges Tourism Promotion Agency and the Hospitality Association of Sitges.
TYPICAL ITINIARY
FRIDAY
Time /Event/Location
17.00 Official Opening of Gay Pride The Gay Village
19.00 ES Collection – Swimsuit Fashion Show The Gay Village
19.45 Welcome Show The Gay Village
22.00 Live Tribute Band & Music by DJs The Gay Village
23.45 Fireworks Display The Gay Village
00.30 – 6.00 am + Later! Club events around town
SATURDAY
Time/Event/Location
14.00 – 15.45 Parade Warm-up The Gay Village
18.00 – 20.00 The Parade Seafront
20.15 – 21.00 Mr Gay Sitges The Gay Village
21.45 Dana International The Gay Village
23.45 – 00.00 Fireworks Display The Gay Village
00.00 – 02.30 Live Tribute Band & Music by DJs The Gay Village PARTY
00.30 – 6.00 am + Later! Club events around town
SUNDAY
Time /Event /Location
16.00 – 17.00 Village Opening The Gay Village
17.00 – 17.45 High-Heel Race Seafront
18.00 – 19.00 The Sunday Cabaret Drag Show The Gay Village
19.00 – 20.00 Miss Drag Queen Sitges The Gay Village
21.00 – 22.30 Live Tribute Band The Gay Village
22.30 – 00.00 Music & DJs – Dance by the beach The Gay Village PARTY
00.30 – 6.00 am + Later! Club events around town
MONDAY
Time/ Event /Location
11.00 – 7.00 WET – The Pool Party, disco and BBQ Hotel Antemare
17.00 Village Opening The Gay Village
17.00 – 00.00 Various Dance Acts and Full Bar The Gay Village
00.30 – 6.00 am + Later! Club events around town
TUESDAY
Time/Event/Location
17.00 Village Opening The Gay Village
17.00 – 00.00 Various Dance Acts and Full Bar The Gay Village
21.30 Live Tribute Band The Gay Village
00.30 – 6.00 am + Later! Club events around town
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
PARADE ROUTE
View Sitges Gay Pride Route in a larger map
