Press Release: Hawaii Island LGBTQ Pride 2021: DRIVE-THRU PRIDE
Date: Saturday June 26, 2021 Time: 11:00 am. - 3:00 pm
Location: County Building parking lot, 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo
Cost: Free. All LGBTQ people, our straight Ohana, supporters and keiki are welcome.
This year’s event:
Drive Thru Pride is Hawai’i Island LGBTQ Pride’s response to our current safety protocols. Our guests will be in cars. Our volunteers will be in masks. And everyone will be able to enjoy gathering together in a joyous, colorful way.
Our Drive Thru participants will have a chance to: order a variety of great food from our local vendors, get grab bags of goodies for adults and keiki, get free drinks, buy Pride T-shirts, take pics of gorgeous drag queens AND win prizes.
Participants will be encouraged to “Pride Your Ride”, (decorate their vehicle), making THEM the PARADE. Pictures will be taken of the dressed up vehicles, and prizes will be awarded to the finest.
We will also be taking pictures of those with decorated masks, and awarded prizes.
Local businesses and social service organizations will be represented.
Logistics: Participants will be encouraged to enter Aupuni Street from Kīlauea, (the Just Cruisin’ Coffee corner), and proceed makai to the Government Center. Volunteers will be on hand to direct traffic and answer questions.
This is a Drive Thru ONLY event. Only volunteers will be allowed to be on foot.
Theme: Rise & Pride
This year, the board wanted to stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter and Transgender Rights movements. For too long we have lost many American lives due to acts of hate and systemic racism. In the last year we have seen many stand up for their own rights AND the rights of others. We want to continue to encourage our community to Proudly Rise Up for Fairness, Justice and Equality for ALL.
Community Events:
PINK! The Annual Official Pride After Party
Saturday June 25th, 7:00pm & 9:00pm at The Hilo Town Tavern, RSVP Only. Follow Pink It’s A Show (@pinkitsashow) on Facebook and Instagram.
LGBTQ+ Short Film Fest
The Palace Pride Shorts Showcase
June 18, 19 & 20
An evening of LGBTQ+ Short films featuring “Butch Please”
For times and more info visit: hilopalace.com
Any Questions?
For more information email hawaiiislandlgbtqpride@gmail.com. Find us online at www.hawaiiislandlgbtqpride.org and on instagram @hawaiiislandpride.