Proceeds help support Vancouver Pride Society.<\/p>\n
It’s time to get loud and all kinds of proud in the city.<\/p>\n
Festivities for the annual Vancouver Pride celebrations are already underway, ahead of things kicking into high gear this weekend.<\/p>\n
And there’s no better way to feel fabulous by Friday than getting the party started on Thursday.<\/p>\n
On July 30, the Pride Is Awesome Party is going off at Bayside Lounge\u00a0from 6 to 10 p.m.<\/p>\n
Designed to get you in Pride weekend mode early,\u00a0the party brings\u00a0together members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community and allies for an evening of music, drinks, food and connection, with a portion of proceeds supporting Vancouver Pride Society<\/a>.<\/p>\n $30 ticket includes drinks, drag and DJs<\/p>\n Guests can look forward to photo ops with a local drag star, and a soundtrack of both nostalgic party anthems and house music.<\/p>\n To properly lubricate the party vibe, a $30 ticket also gets you access to complimentary spirits, beer and wine stations.<\/p>\n Three Vancouver DJs\u00a0\u2014\u00a0DJ Leanne<\/a>, DJ G-Luve<\/a> and DJ Marcella<\/a>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0will keep the dance floor hot throughout the evening, while the venue’s upstairs lounge offers a more relaxed space for conversation and cocktails. Expect Madonna tribute artist Tracey Bell to perform some of the star’s biggest hits.<\/p>\n Attendees will get Pride-themed swag at the door, adding an extra splash of colour to the celebration from the moment you arrive.<\/p>\n The event is nearly sold out, so grab a last-minute ticket\u00a0and come celebrate one of the most-awesome community celebrations of the year.\u00a0For tickets and more information, visit eventbrite.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n