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Pride WA

Editorial Review

Editorial Review

16 September-1 November 2008
Various venues, Perth

Theatre Season: 16 Sep-1 Nov
Fair Day: 28 Sep
Pride International Film Festival: 1-12 Oct
Pride WA Spring in the Valley: 11 Oct
Pride Parade: 25 October

The Pride Festival runs from September 28 to October 25, bookended by the fabulous Pride Fairday and spectacular Pride Parade, which begin and end the festival respectively. The month-long festival aims to celebrate sexual diversity in Western Australia, encouraging cultural expression and supporting the rights and freedom of gay, lesbian, bisexual, intersex and transgender people living in the region.

Already Pride Month's largest event, the Pride Fairday has recently undergone a Delta Goodrem-esque makeover to transform it into a large, well-oiled machine that will allow for even more festive fun than previous years' Fairdays have seen. Says Manager Marcus Sarich, "We are really excited about the new layout this year including a more central stage, bigger and better performances, larger licensed area, more toilets and the innovative layout of the stalls".

The biggest change to this year's Pride Fairday is the introduction of an entrance fee. This move has allowed festival organisers to provide better quality entertainment for attendees, including more live performers than ever before. With DJs, a dog show and a drag show, as well as a number of attractions aimed at children including a petting zoo and jumping castle, the Pride Fairday aims to cater for people and families from all walks of life.

Conrad Richters

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