THE ALASKA PRIDEFEST FESTIVAL took place Saturday, June 26th, from noon until 6 p.m. on the Delaney Park Strip Memorial block (I-L). The arrival of those marching in this year’s Celebrating Diversity Parade kicked off the entertainment. All vendors were requested to check-in no later than 10:00a.m. to determine their space number. Please observe any Handicap and No Parking signs.

THE FESTIVAL STAGE featured live entertainment throughout the day. The high-energy, all-ages appropriate entertainment lineup included musicians, dancers, drag performers, slam poets, and more. Previous entertainers at the Festival have included the Fabulous Kristara, the BearTones, rock & blues by Full Circle, Underground Dance Company: Hip, hot, Veronica Page, Stray Dogma, and a host of talented individual vocalists, dancers, and Drag Divas.

THE FESTIVAL MARKETPLACE included many local vendors, including GLBT service organizations, local restaurants and food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, Pride merchandise, and more. We always encourage you to support these vendors who support the Alaska GLBT community in so many ways.

Thanks to the sponsorsip of The Imperial Court of All Alaska, THE KIDDIE CARNIVAL was a huge hit again this year and we anticipate it's return next year. Last year the kids enjoyed many carnival type games such as balloon darts, duck pond and ring toss as well as hula hoop contests and an arts and crafts center where the kids made sand art, did beading for necklaces, bracelets, key chain etc. We had a booth providing face painting, temporary tattoos and crazy hair, which generated some unique and memorable photo opportunities.

As always, the Festival was FREE. However, donations to Identity, Inc. are always appreciated if you wish to help us meet the ever-rising costs of producing a quality Gay Pride Festival, or to help this GLBT non-profit service organization who serves our community.