20 Things to do at RI Pride Weekend 2018
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20 Things to do at RI Pride Weekend 2018
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This year’s festival is focused on the theme “Louder and Prouder.”
It will feature a parade on Saturday night, parties throughout the weekend and live musical performances from local artists like Existenz, Derek Capobianco and Jodi Jolt and The Volt, among others.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThere 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
20 Things to do at Pride Weekend - June 2018
June 16
Illuminated Night Parade
The parade starts at Dorrance Street and then proceeds to Washington Street, South on Empire Street, and East on Weybosset Street.
The parade ends just past the reviewing stand under the marquee at the Providence Performing Arts Center.
The parade begins at 8 p.m.
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June 16
Performance by Mary Day Band
Coventry pop group Mary Day Band is bringing their show to RI Pridefest on Saturday afternoon.
The group will perform from 2:10 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. at the Main Stage on South Water Street.
For more on the band, click here.
June 16
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 weekend.
Don't miss her.
June 16
Let's Get Loud at The Dark Lady
Celebrate Pride at The Dark Lady on Saturday night.
The event will include music from DJ Joey Dee and DJ Mario.
The event goes from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m.
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June 16
Performance by Young Kaii
Hip-hop artist Young Kaii will be performing on the Main Stage on South Water Street on Saturday.
She will perform from 1:25 p.m. to 1:40 p.m.
Young Kaii, formerly known as K Star, is a talented female rapper who fell in love with hip-hop at a very young age. Writing her first verse at fourteen, Kaii discovered rapping and writing as a way for her to release the stress of a not-so-perfect home environment.
For more information about Young Kaii, click here.
June 16
Pride Parade Party at Providence G
The Pride Parade Party will be held on the sidewalks of the Providence G in downtown Providence.
The party will include outdoor bars, a DJ and plenty of food.
The party goes from 5 p.m. to midnight.
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June 16
Performance by Existenz
Lesbian rapper, producer, and singer Existenz will perform on the Main Stage on South Water Street on Saturday afternoon.
Her song “Battle for Love” will be dedicated to Youth Pride, Inc.
The performance will go from 5:45 p.m. to 6 p.m.
For more on Existenz, click here.
June 16
RI Pride Main Event Block Party at Club Ego
Club Ego in Providence will host a massive block party on Saturday night after the parade.
The party will feature Grammy-nominated DJ Roseabel and much more.
The party begins immediately after the parade ends.
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June 16
The Imperial Court of Rhode Island
The Imperial Court of Rhode Island (ICRI) takes over the Main Stage on South Water Street from 1:45 p.m. to 2 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.
For more information, click here.
June 16
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 3:50 to 4 p.m., but will also be singing the National Anthem during the Pride Rally starting at 3 p.m.
June 16
Meet the Triple Crown Winners
All five triple crown winners will be available from 5:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. on Saturday.
They can be found at the Main Stage on South Water Street.
The winners are Mr. Bisexual Rhode Island 2018, Blake Sherman, Ms. Lesbian Rhode Island 2018, Jasmine Marie Prince, Mx. Trans Rhode Island 2018, Payton-James Osborne, Miss. Gay Rhode Island 2018, Yolandi Fizzure, Mr. Gay Rhode Island 2018, Ryan Welch
June 16
RI Pridefest 2018: Louder and Prouder at South Water Street
Access to the PrideFest will be through the South Entrance by Wickenden Street and a North Entrance at the start of Memorial Blvd and South Water Street.
The PrideFest will feature a mix of live entertainment, a business marketplace with over 200 plus vendors, Kid’s Zone, food trucks, arts, Youth Center, and a beer, wine, and spirits garden.
The event goes from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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June 16
Performance by Jodi Jolt and 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.
The Volt performed live on the Tony Jones Radio Show, and was featured in Frock Magazine and Transformation Magazine, and has been performing all over New England.
The Volt does benefits for good causes like RI Pride.
For more on the band, click here.
June 16
Tribe - The Stable Pride Block Party at The Stable
The party will feature gogo dancer Casey Everett, DJ Dominic Pacifico, DJ Kenneth Rivera and much more.
The party goes uninterrupted from 12 p.m. to 2 a.m.
The Stable is located at 125 Washington Street.
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June 16
Musical Performance by Derek Capobianco
Cranston native Derek Capobianco will be rocking out on the Main Stage on South Water Street from 12:50 p.m. to 1:20 p.m. on Saturday.
Capobianco's hit singles include "Heart Stops Beating" and "Single. Taken. Complicated."
For more on Capobianco, click here.
June 16
Enjoy Drag
The Main Stage on South Water Street will host a drag block from 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
The block will feature Monét X Change, a contestant on season 10 of RuPaul's Drag Race, Monique Heart, a contestant on season 10 of RuPaul's Drag Race, and Laila McQueen, a contestant on season 8 of RuPaul's Drag Race.
June 16
Meet and Greet with Monet X Change
Monet X Change, Monique Heart, and Laila McQueen will be hosting a one hour meet and greet on Saturday evening.
The meet and greet will go from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the area of the South Water Street Main Stage.
June 17
After Pride Patio Party at Freeplay Bar & Arcade
Join Rhode Island Pride for a Pride Patio Dance Party with pop-up drag performances.
There will be special guest bartenders including Joe Lazzerini and Kyle Silva!
20% of the bar proceeds will be donated to Rhode Island Pride.
They will also have raffles.
The event goes from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Click here for more information
June 17
Big Gay Tea Dance Pride Weekend Block Party at The Stable
DJ and Producer Randy Bettis takes the stage to close out RI Pride Weekend with a massive dance party at the Stable.
The party goes from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., and there is no cover.
The Stable is located at 125 Washington Street.
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June 17
RI Pride Finale: Lube Wrestling at Club Ego
Lube wrestling will close out RI Pride Weekend at Club Ego in Providence.
The event will feature Ricky Roman, the Cockyboys and much more.
100% of the door proceeds to benefit RI Pride.
The event goes from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
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