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LGBTI Latinos Celebrate Dual Cultures With PRIDE! (05/09)

LGBT LATINOS CELEBRATE DUAL CULTURES WITH PRIDE
Latino Gay Pride committee gets ready for 4^th Annual Portland Latino Gay Pride: La Lucha!

¡Que Viva La Lucha! Is the rallying cry for the fourth annual Portland Latino Gay Pride Celebration scheduled for Thursday, June 4^th to Sunday June 7^th.

In 2006 a volunteer planning committee was formed to organize the first official Portland Latino Gay Pride Celebration. Drawing on the talents, creativity and commitment from the local community an evening recognizing the talents and contributions of the Latino LGBTQ community took place. Four short years later, the celebration has grown to four days of educating, celebrating and taking pride in the Latino LGBTQ Community. Along the way, friendships and partnerships have been established.

In determining the theme for the 2009 celebration, Portland Latino Gay decided to focus on a common element found in all communities and individuals – the ongoing “struggle” for respect, pride, and acceptance. This struggle or “lucha” is something we can all identify with and understand. In addition, “Lucha” or “lucha libre” Mexican Wrestling, is a part of the Latino Culture and folklore. So in true Latino Gay Pride fashion, we’ve combined both the serious with the colorful to come up with: Papis, Chicas, y Mas presents: ¡La Lucha!

As our community moves forward and our lucha continues, let us never forget our past.  Let us be strong and resilient in the present. And Portland Latino Gay Pride firmly believes our hopes and dreams for the future will be realized. ¡Que Viva La Lucha!

Papis y Chicas Presentan: La Lucha

Opening Reception y !Voz Alta!

Thursday, June 4th, 2009

6:30pm Opening Reception

8pm !Voz Alta! Performance

Miracle Theatre, 525 SE Stark, Portland OR, All Ages

Tequila Tasting y Tapas, Preview of Celebration Events, and an evening of Latino Gay Poetry, Musica, and Performances

Papis y Chicas Presents: La Lucha Dance Party

Friday, June 5^th, 2009

VIP Party 7pm – 9pm

Dance Party 9pm – 2am, $5.00 Cover

Boxxes, 1035 SW Stark Street, Portland OR 21 & Over

Featuring Seattle’s own DJ Luis, Special Luchador Go Go Dancers, and hot Papi y Chica action all night long

Chicas Who Brunch

Saturday, June 6^th, 2009

11am – 2pm, $25.00 Admission

Casa Del Matador, 2424 E. Burnside St. Portland, OR, 21 & Over

Celebrating the Chicas in our lives!  Join us for networking, amazing cuisine, as we honor some of our outstanding community leaders.

Portland Latino Gay Pride Festival – La Lucha 2009

Sunday, June 7, 2009

4pm – 8pm, Jupiter Hotel, 800 East Burnside, Portland, OR, 21 & Over

Wrestling Action, featuring local Luchador Mega Boy, Community Resources, Entertainers, Music & Performers, and Mercado

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