Joshua Tree Gay Pride Festival 2012

"Born This Way" Art & Music Community Festival for the whole family! - Joshua Tree Gay Pride Festival is set for June 16, 2012 from 6 to 11pm at the Art Queen complex in Joshua Tree. Announcing the 4th annual Joshua Tree Gay Pride Festival featuring live entertainment, food, fun, family activities, community and art booths, dance floor and "Born This Way" themed art show at the Art Queen Complex on Saturday, June 16. No matter how you were born or how you express yourself, everyone is invited to the event that recognizes that we are all part of the community. Come experience a pride festival like no other, celebrate the Joshua Tree way! The programming begins in the evening 6 - 11pm, with kick-off ceremony and DJ Lime Sparkle welcoming the community and patrons to this year's event. The Fred Drake Stage will feature a variety of hi-desert musicians and performers starting at 7pm. Including Music, Comedy, Performance Art and more! This year we are presenting "Born This Way" art show and People's Choice contest in the main Art Queen Gallery. If you are an artist that would like to participate email JTGayPride@gmail.com or call Andy at 760-399-7075 for details. CALL FOR VENDORS/SPONSORS & VOLUNTEERS: We need you! Volunteers meet every Sunday 6 - 8 PM at the Art Queen Complex until the event. If you want to sponsor or have a table/booth at the event or for volunteer details contact Chris at 760-587-6111 Art Queen complex is located at 61855 Twentynine Palms Hwy, next to the Joshua Tree Saloon. JoshuaTree Gay Pride Festival is a local, grass rooted, all volunteer effort presented by the Art Queen and Morongo Basin Cultural Arts Council, Inc. The event is funded by area merchants and individuals that support equality and community. Attendees can park free in the lighted lot directly behind and generously provided by the Joshua Tree Saloon. A $3 suggested donation is encouraged to enter the event but any donation won't be turned away and everyone is welcome. For more information find us on Facebook at "Joshua Tree Gay Pride Festival", go to www.joshuatreegaypride.com or call 760-587-6111.