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The Pride Northshore Parade takes place in Mandeville on Saturday, June 7, from 4pm to 5pm. It starts by the Splash Park on Lakeshore Drive, turns right up Girod Street and ends at the Mandeville Trailhead where the Block Party will run from 5pm - 9pm.
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Participant Check-In: 2:00-3:15 PM. Look for the tents near the Splash Park on Lakeshore Drive.
Streets Close: 3:00 PM
Lineup: 3:15 PM
Parade Starts: 4 PM
All participants will receive an email with all details on Friday morning.
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As with all large events, parking sucks.
Check this Mandeville PD post to see what streets will be closed.
Arrive early to find parking. There are several parking lots along Girod. Street parking is available throughout the surrounding neighborhoods.
Girod Street will be closed at 3pm.
We strongly recommend carpooling if possible.
If you are participating in the parade, consider parking near the Trailhead where the parade ends, and walking to the start of the route, rather than having to walk back to your car later.
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The Block Party takes place where the parade ends at the Mandeville Trailhead from 5pm - 9pm.
It’s free to attend and open to everyone.
There will be food trucks and a bar. An ATM is on site. Venmo accepted as well.
Official Pride Northshore Merch will be available.
There will be Drag performances, a DJ, community partner tables, a Glitter Bar, bounce houses, a splash pad, and our Voices of Pride installation, where you can voice your pride.
Restrooms are on site.
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This year’s Pride Northshore merch includes:
The official Pride Northshore poster by Ashley Franklin (AKA wafflez)
Protesting with Pride Shirts and Tanks
“RESIST” Clack Fans in two different color themes.
Pride Northshore Stickers
They can only be purchase at the following events:
McClain's Pride Pop-Up: June 7, 11am - 1pm
Block Party at Mandeville Trailhead: June 7, 5pm - 9pm
Drag Bingo at Tandem: June 13, 6pm - 8pm
Rainbow Riot Dance Party at Benny’s Place: June 20, 7pm - till
QNS Social at McClain’s: June 25, 7pm - 9pm
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From 11am - 4pm on Saturday, June 7, Tandem Coffee and Cocktails will host the Pride Market featuring local vendors offering Pride-themed products. Learn more here.
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While there are plenty of great spots along the route, two of our favorite spots are McClain’s Pizzeria (balcony seating available) and Tandem Coffee and Cocktails. They are big supporters of our community.
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Drag Queen and Queer Northshore board member, Tuffy Love, presents 10 Tips for Pride!
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For those participating in the parade, we will have portable toilets at the check in area.
Along the route, there are a variety of business where you can access restrooms as a customer.
At the Trailhead, where the parades ends and the block party begins, there are also public restrooms available.
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Absolutely. Pride Northshore’s parade and block party are designed to bring together people of all ages. There will be kids walking in the parade as well. The block party will also feature bounce houses, a glitter bar, and a splash pad.