Monday, June 15, 2009

Isn't technology beautiful or what? But I have to say, as the "web" guy behind MBA and Come Out With Pride websites, I am getting a little lost with all those updates and social networking websites.

As other cities are already celebrating their pride events, at Come Out With Pride Orlando, we are tweaking ours. With a head start this year I must say as we are pretty much 60 days ahead of schedule compared to last year. Led by the wonderful Dr. Dave, our committee is doing a fantastic job in a very difficult year at securing sponsors and amazing entertainment for your enjoyment. Remember that all of our commitee and board members are volunteers and are doing a tremendous job at making time for this extraordinary annual celebration. We all enjoy what we are doing and you presence and support make it even more rewarding. Gay or straight, come and support Come Out With Pride Orlando October 8 to 11, 2009.

Great sponsors have already signed up: BANK OF AMERICA, ESURANCE, WATERMARK MAGAZINE, GECKO CPA, SHELBIE PRESS, GAYDAYS.COM, JOHN MICHAEL EVENTS, CITY COMMISSIONER PATTY SHEEHAN and many more about to do the same thanks to sponsorship directors Sue-Bee Laginess and Dave Evans.

So, boys and girls, ladies and gentlemen, you can now follow us on both Twitter (http://twitter.com/orlandopride09) and Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Orlando-Pride/19186919758). Make sure to either become a fan or a follower so we may keep you updated as often as possible on events, entertainment line up, travel packages and all parties happening during our pride weekend.

Also visit our website on a regular basis: http://www.comeoutwithpride.org

Happy Pride

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Co-Marketing Director for Come Out With Pride Orlando, Mikael Audebert announced today the website was up and running for ticket sales: http://www.comeoutwithpride.org

This year's pride will include Stuart Milk as Grand Marshall and Ari Gold as Entertainment Headliner.

Tickets available online include the Rock Star Passes (Kick-Off event + VIP Experience) and the kick-off party. More tickets will be made by June 30  to include peripheral and officially sanctionned parties as well as travel packages to Orlando.

Mr. Audebert reminded everyone the importance to come in numbers to support the event which hit a record 45,000 attendees in 2008. Come Out With Pride is the largest fundraiser event for MBA (the Orlando Gay Chamber of Commerce) which is solely ran by volunteers and gives back to the community through the form of monthly grants (http://mbaorlando.org/pages/come-out-with-pride/outreach.php).
Mr. Audebert added "This year, Come Out With Pride is adding parties and events to create a long 3 day weekend and is focusing its marketing efforts on bringing residents from other parts of the Florida and other States so they may experience a different pride celebration all while enjoying our wonderful October weather".

Come Out With Pride 2009 will take place in Orlando, Florida October 8-11, 2009. Visit www.comeoutwithpride.org for more information and stay updated by joining the mailing list. COWP 2009 may also be found on Twitter and Facebook. Simply follow the links on the top right corner of the website.

See you in numbers..

Come Out With Pride
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