Atlanta, Georgia. – The Atlanta Pride Committee (APC) is pleased to announce that the Official Kickoff Party will be returning to the Georgia Aquarium in 2013. This perennial favorite is scheduled for Friday, October 11th and launches the Southeast’s largest Pride Festival, hosted October 12-13, which coincides with National Coming Out Day.
Scott Higley, Vice President, Marketing & Communications for the Georgia Aquarium said of the event,“Georgia Aquarium is once again thrilled to host the Kick Off Party for Atlanta Pride. The Aquarium has always promoted inclusiveness and embraced diversity in all its forms, and we are glad to continue our excellent relationship with Atlanta Pride. With the party now in its fifth year, it is a proven hit with Pride attendees,”
Atlanta Pride Executive Director, Buck Cooke, stated, “Atlanta Pride is delighted to return to Georgia Aquarium for our fifth annual Official Kick-off Party! As always, we are excited to see what our partners at Georgia Aquarium come up with in terms of ambiance and decoration for one of the most marvelous cocktail parties in Atlanta!”
Cooke continued, “This event is a perfect kick-off to the weekend because it gives our entire LGBTQ and ally community an opportunity to come together and enjoy a beautiful venue, magnificent animals, festive music, and a joyful (prideful, even!) atmosphere.”
An impressive offering of entertainment will be featured, including DJ Chris Griswold who will take to the tables in the Oceans Ballroom offering up his signature sound for the night. Local celebrity DJ, Vicki Powell, adds her enthusiastic beat to the mix and will be spinning in the Atrium during what is sure to be a memorable evening!
Cooke offered this piece of advice to attendees, “I want to encourage folks to get their tickets earlier rather than later. Every year we are inundated with requests for tickets once the party sells out. This event sells out every year, so why wait? Purchase your tickets today!”
The event takes place from 7-p to 11:30p. Tickets are $25 for General Admission in advance and $30 at the door or $80 for Lounge tickets.
Tickets to the Official Kickoff Party are available now at: http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/atlantapride
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About Atlanta Pride: The main purpose of the APC is to promote unity, visibility and self-esteem among lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender and queer persons and to promote a positive image in the Atlanta area and throughout the Southeastern United States through community activities and services.
The main mission of the APC is to provide lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgender and queer persons with cultural and educational programs and activities which enhance mental and physical health, provide social support, and foster an awareness of the past and present contributions of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender and queer persons, through community activities and services, including an annual Pride event.
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