While the final days of Pride Week once again brought heavy rains and a February-like cold, Boston’s LGBT Community celebrated with their usual high-spirits, bright colors, and fun-loving attitudes that simply could not be drenched.
Saturday’s successful Parade and Festival successful were followed by one of the most well attended Stuart Street Block Parties ever held, likely due in part to the weather-related cancellation of the concurrent JP Block Party. “Closing the JP Party was a difficult decision for us to make, but the response from guests was unbelievably positive,” says Deputy Director Keri Aulita. “Unanimously, people who came over from JP expressed their excitement and preference for one party where we could all celebrate together. It was a silver lining after a long two days of inclement weather.”
The success of that day, and the rest of Boston Pride Week, is due in large part to the great work of a dedicated committee, strong community collaborations, incredibly supportive corporate partnerships, and dozens and dozens of volunteers who work tirelessly to make the events come to life. Planning for Pride 2012 will begin soon, so stay tuned to the Pride Committee page for meeting information.
My second and last Boston Pride Parade, age and Big C ensure that it is my last — and even the pouring rain both times and the cold this time couldn’t spoil it for me, I have it in my memory til the end of my time. And the Arlington Street Church, our first stop — does everyone know the sun shines in there no matter what the weather outside? My heart was lifted, and floated throughout the whole parade experience, I can’t ask for a better memory.
Annette –
I am so glad you have this great memory; and so sorry about the cancer. May your beautiful spirit carry you well through all the transitions.
Jane
Boston Pride is second only to Christmas for me, but I wish there could be a change or two.
I, and many others, love to attend the service at 10 am at the Old South Church but with marshal registration for the parade and the length of the service (finishing after noon), it is impossible to include that in the day. I am wishing the service was at 9 am or 9:30 am and ending at 10:30 or 11:00. I know this in an issue for those responsible for the service.
When the line-up was on Boylston St.,it was easier following the service to line-up outside the church.
The parade is so special for all of us involved.
Thank you Boston Pride committee for all your work.