“With so much still happening with the pandemic and race relations, I think this year’s event will be a breath of fresh air and allow us to take a step back to realize how far we’ve come as a community,” said Gawrys. The historic uprising is considered by many to be one of the most important events leading up to the nation’s gay rights movement and the celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride Month in June.įor Wilton Manors residents Robert Gawrys and Ranses Sabater, the return of the event is welcomed news after not being able to attend last year due to crowd restrictions brought on by the pandemic. The festival was developed over 20 years ago to commemorate the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall Riots, which took place following a violent police raid at a gay bar in New York City.
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It also paves the way for people to realize the extraordinary value that LGBTQ+ people bring to our society and that we must continue pushing for equal rights.” “Each year, the event generates a direct economic impact of more than a million dollars to the city. “We’ve produced Stonewall for the past five years, and it really is a fantastic way for our community to come together in solidarity,” said Jamie Forsyth, vice president of development for Wilton Manors Entertainment Group, Inc.
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VIP tickets are also on sale for $100 and include an air-conditioned tent with food and five free drinks. “We look forward to welcoming anyone who would like to join us for this outdoor event that will celebrate pride and inclusion.”Įntertainment plans consist of six different performance stages, including the main center stage – Black Excellence in honor of Juneteenth – at the intersection of Northeast 6 Avenue and Wilton Drive. Last year was the first time in 20 years that we didn’t host the Stonewall Pride Parade and Street Festival,” said Mayor Scott Newton. “This spectacular event has truly been part of the fabric of our community. Requel Lopes, executive director of the World AIDS Museum, and Steve MacLaughlin, four-time Emmy award-winning NBC 6 meteorologist, will serve as the grand marshals of the twilight parade. for the much-anticipated parade, paving the way for an extravagant evening filled with lights and colorful displays that are sure to grab the attention of the nearly 30,000 spectators expected to attend.ĭr. Unlike years past, organizers have set a new start time of 7 p.m. and will feature live music, performances and nearly 100 local vendors along Wilton Drive. Wilton Manors – The annual Stonewall Pride Parade and Street Festival, one of Florida’s largest LGBTQ+ pride celebrations, kicks off on Saturday, June 19, at 3 p.m.
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īy Javon Anthony Lloyd | Contributing Writer After a cancelled 2020, Stonewall in Wilton Manors is back on.