THE PARADE
Sunday June 30th, 2024
FREE
*ALL ARE WELCOME! ALL SOBER MEN, WOMEN, TRANSGENDER, GENDER FLUID, QUEER, CHILDREN AND LGBTQ+ ALLIES ARE WELCOME AT THE PARADE WITH GAY & SOBER.
Join thousands of sober marchers and millions of spectators cheering you every step of the way! There will be a banner and a DJ double decker bus.
Special DJ for the afternoon will be announced soon.
Meet Up Time: 12pm
Meet Up Location: 30th Street Between 6th Ave and 5th Ave (Approach from 6th Avenue)
Section 2/Order Number 23
(This information may change. All people that signed up will be notified of updates via email.)
**The DJ'd double decker bus that will be following us in the parade is reserved for donors, sponsors and committee members. If you want to access the double decker bus, you must make an additional tax-deductible donation of at least $100 by clicking HERE. This extra donation will also grant you access to top deck of the Dance on the River cruise ship where the DJ booth and private cocktail bar will be. You must have a Special Access Wristband to get on the bus or the private top deck of the ship.
Please be advised: The step-off time for marchers could be a short or it could be a long wait. Literally hours. If you lack patience, we suggest making other plans. The double decker bus is reserved and intended for those with mobility issues, elders, donors and event sponsors.
We suggest bringing: comfortable sneakers, light clothing and sunscreen/sunblock. This year's group color is purple!
DJ'S STORY...
DJ Eric James from Atlanta began his DJing career, playing small parties in Atlanta to help his friends raise money for special causes. Since that time, he has been called to play for several events, including GAL-AA Dance Party, at the International Convention of AA (Atlanta) in 2015, which was attended by more than 1,200 people, and DJ at local charitable fundraising events. He has been spinning at various events and venues over the past 11 years, including a rotating residency at The Atlanta Eagle, The Heretic (Atlanta), and X Midtown (Atlanta). Other major accomplishments include, opening for DJ GSP for Pride 2019 and DJing The Toy Party (Atlanta), alongside Trixie Mattel and Monet X Change from RuPaul’s Drag Race. One of the major highlights of his DJ career is having the privilege of playing alongside legendary DJ, Producer, and Remixer, DJ Tony Moran.
*Gay & Sober Inc. is not responsible for your personal property. If you leave your belongings on the double decker bus, you do so at your own risk. Gay & Sober Inc. is not responsible for any injuries or illness that you may incur.
*COVID HEALTH & SAFETY: Though Gay & Sober encourages all to be vaccinated, no proof of vaccination is required.
For more information, click HERE.
