San Diego LGBT Pride Official Souvenir Guide 2014 | Page 11

Finally!
It’s time to share the exciting additions to the Music Festival in Balboa Park. It’ll
be fun and empowering while raising funds for the community.
New are My Big Gay Wedding Expo, the Oasis Beach Party, the Bear Country
Saloon, the Saturday Night Glow Party, and the nation’s first official NASA exhibit
at a Pride. Add 200 musical artists, dozens of tasty food choices, and plenty of
cool beverages, and you’re in for one fun festival. Every ticket is a two-day pass
this year, and all tickets are just $20.
The music festival empowers and celebrates our community’s diversity. This year
features more performers who are transgender. There are entertainment zones
ranging from Mundo Latino to The Movement hip hop zone. A Sobriety Village will welcome attendees in
recovery. There are two Senior Cool Zones. And we’re accessible to people with disabilities.
San Diego Pride is a 501c3 charity and has distributed $2,000,000 to organizations serving the LGBT
community. Still, every year, the funds needed exceed what’s available. You can support our community
by donating to San Diego Pride online at sdpride.org, by texting DONATE to 41444, or by giving at the
donation barrels at the exits.
Pride Weekend is possible because of energetic
volunteers, a dedicated board, and my terrific
colleagues on staff. Please thank our sponsors,
donors, community partners, exhibitors, and parade
contingents. Most of all, our gratitude goes to you
for coming to our 40th Anniversary San Diego Pride.
Enjoy!
In Pride,

Stephen Whitburn
Executive Director

STAFF ( Clockwise from upper left)
Steven Blocker, Leadership and Community Resources Director
Stephen Whitburn,Executive Director
Neal Ector, Development Manager
Fernando Lopez, Public Affairs Director
Helen Leung, Operations Manager
Gloria Cruz, Entertainment Director

- 11 -