15 Must See Acts at RI PrideFest 2019
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15 Must See Acts at RI PrideFest 2019
PrideFest will begin at 12 p.m. and go until 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 15.
See things to do in the Slideshow Below
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThis year’s festival is focused on the theme “Live Your Truth.”
It will feature a parade on Saturday night, music and entertainment throughout the day including a performance by Jodi Jolt and The Volt, and more.
There will also be a Pride Rally, meet and greets and more.
About RI Pride
The mission of Rhode Island Pride is to create opportunities for integrating and promoting visibility for the lesbian. gay, bisexual and transgender community; promoting equal rights and diversity through public education and the arts; provide safe opportunities and venues for people to come out with the ability to express and celebrate their sexual identities.
See things to do in the Slideshow Below
15 Must See Acts at RI PrideFest 2019
Illuminated Night Parade
The main reviewing area will be on Weybosset street under the historic marquee of the Providence Performing Arts Center.
The parade begins on Dorrance Street then down Washington Street, left on Empire Street and ends on Weybosset Street.
There will be a new ADA accessible viewing area at the corner of Weybosset and Empire Street.
The parade begins at 8 p.m.
PHOTO: GoLocal Photo/Richard McCaffrey
Jodi Jolt & The Volt
The rock band Jodi Jolt and The Volt will kick off Pridefest with a performance the Main Stage on South Water Street from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Jodi Jolt and The Volt came together in June of 2011 at RI Pride, performing for the first time at the old Club Gallery in Providence.
PHOTO: RI Pridefest
School of Rock North Providence
Don’t miss out on a performance from the students at School of Rock North Providence.
They will take the stage from 12:35 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
“At School of Rock North Providence, we believe as much in the power of the band as we do in the thrill of a killer solo act. We bring our kids and the community of North Providence together to create excellent performers who learn from cool, real life experiences in the world of music. Our performance-based approach amps up our students for serious fun and serious success,” writes School of Rock on their website.
Rhode Island Pride Title Holders
The Rhode Island Pride title holders will be on stage from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The title holders are as follows:
- Mx. Bisexual Rhode Island 2019, Jess Motyl- Szary
- Ms. Lesbian Rhode Island 2019, Tricia Phelan
- Mx. Trans Rhode Island 2019, Semi Sweet
- Miss. Gay Rhode Island 2019, PULP
- Mr. Gay Rhode Island 2019, Bret Jacob
Performance by the Mary Day Band
Coventry pop group Mary Day Band is bringing their show to RI Pridefest for the second straight year.
The group will perform from 1:40 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Main Stage on South Water Street.
PHOTO: RI Pridefest
The Imperial Court of Rhode Island
The Imperial Court of Rhode Island (ICRI) takes over the Main Stage on South Water Street from 1:25 p.m. to 1:35 p.m.
The mission and purpose of ICRI is to raise charitable funds and perform noble deeds for the community at large, as well as offer an outlet for social interaction among those who share the same interest.
PHOTO: RI Pridefest
Performance by Jackie Collins
Singer Jackie Collins will perform at the Main Stage on South Water Street on Saturday afternoon.
Collins will be on from 6 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
PHOTO: RI Pridefest
Enjoy Drag
Drag Block with Headliners Adore Delano and Alaska 5000. Featuring Monique Heart and Jasmine Masters. With, the famous drag king, Spikey Van Dykey.
Feat. Onyx, Kira Stone, Steyonce, Complete Destruction, Phreya Knox, Just JP, Avery Goodlay, Concepion, Marlene Miss B. Havin', Lady Sabrina, Assa Sination, Pariba Ariba Brown, and Calypso Phoenix Brown.
PHOTO: Monique Heart Facebook
Brian Falduto
Falduto is a country singer and songwriter.
He also is a certified professional life coach and an LGBT Advocate.
He will perform from 2:35 p.m. to 3 p.m.
RI PrideFest Rally
Don’t miss the Rhode Island PrideFest Rally that will take place from 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The rally will feature the national anthem sung by Collegium Ancora.
Taija New
Springfield’s Taija New will be performing on the main stage starting at 6:15 p.m.
Her performance will go until 6:45 p.m.
PHOTO: Taija New Facebook
Street Performances by Amy the Mime
A week after performing at PVDFest, Amy the Mime is back for Pridefest.
Amy will be performing on the streets of downtown Providence throughout the day.
Don't miss her.
PHOTO: PVD Fest 2019
Manhattan Prairie Dogs
Don't miss the Manhattan Prairie Dogs at Rhode Island PrideFest.
They will be on the main stage from 1:20 p.m. to 1:25 p.m.
PHOTO: Delaware Pride
DJ: Ephraim Adamz
Enjoy the beats of DJ Ephraim Adamz.
He will perform from 6:45 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Photos
Get your photograph taken with Adore Delano of Rupaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 2,Monique Heart of Rupaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 4, Alaska 5000 of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 2, and Jasmine Masters of Rupaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 4.
