Thank you to all the Papis y Chicas who joined us in the celebration this year. It was amazing, thank you to sponsors, partners, and volunteers! Let’s keep the Pride Spirit going! Check out www.pridenw.org and www.brotobropdx.org for festivities! 

Also stay tune for pictures from the 2009 La Lucha Brunch & Festival!!!

Portland Latino Gay Pride Festival – La Lucha 2009
Sunday, June 7, 2009
4pm – 8pm, Jupiter Hotel, 800 East Burnside, Portland, OR, 21 & Over

Nos vemos el Domingo!

Chicas Who Brunch
Saturday, June 6th, 2009
11am – 2pm, $25.00 Admission (no advance tickets)
Casa Del Matador, 2424 E. Burnside St. Portland, OR, 21 & Over

Last night’s kick off was amazing…it’s time to heat things up, latino style, muy caliente with 

La Lucha Dance Party
Friday, June 5th, 2009
VIP Party 7pm – 9pm, Dance Party 9pm – 2am, $5.00 Cover
Boxxes, 1035 SW Stark Street, Portland OR 21 & Over

Join us for the VIP party, which will include specialty cocktails and light hors d’oeuvres. Featuring Seattle’s DJ Luis and “Luchador” style go go boys.

We start things off with:

La Lucha Opening Reception y !Voz Alta! Performance
Thursday, June 4th, 2009
6:30pm Opening Reception, 8pm !Voz Alta! Performance
Miracle Theatre, 525 SE Stark, Portland OR, All Ages

At this free all ages event (donations will be accepted) you can expect tequila tasting y tapas, a preview of the celebration, and a special evening of Latino Gay Poetry, Musica, and performances. You will also get a brief history lesson and learn some interesting facts about our community. No tickets required.

The Mark Spencer Hotel, 409 SW 11th Avenue is offering special room rates just for us! Say LATIN PRIDE when making a reservation for this weekend and guest rooms start at $89.00 a night. For details on the specials contact: Casey O’Donnell @ The Mark Spencer Hotel, 503-265-4399 Direct, 800-548-3934 Toll Free. Check out their website www.markspencer.com

Their support of Thursday reception and Voz Alta performance is appreciated!!

Portland Latino Gay Pride is proud to announce the 2009 Mariposa Award Honorees. This year’s recipients are true champions for our community. They celebrate the artistic talents of our people, are dedicated to empowering future generations, represent the tenacity to educate and advocate for others, and we are fortunate they are in our community. Please join me in congratulating:

Laura Calvo
Melanie Davis, El Hispanic News
Mo Kenny, Pride Project WA County
Allan Oliver, Onda Gallery
Miracle Theatre Group

We will be recognizing the honorees throughout our celebration. Sharing their stories and thanking them for everything that they do. Detailed information will be coming. ¡Que Viva La Lucha!

Papis y Chicas Presentan: La Lucha

Opening Reception y !Voz Alta!

Thursday, June 4th, 2009
6:30pm Opening Reception
8pm !Voz Alta! Performance
Miracle Theatre, 525 SE Stark, Portland OR, All Ages
Tequila Tasting y Tapas, Preview of Celebration Events, and an evening of Latino Gay Poetry, Musica, and Performances

Papis y Chicas Presents: La Lucha Dance Party
Friday, June 5th, 2009
VIP Party 7pm – 9pm
Dance Party 9pm – 2am, $5.00 Cover
Boxxes, 1035 SW Stark Street, Portland OR 21 & Over
Featuring Seattle’s DJ Luis, Special Luchador Performers, and hot Papi y Chica action all night long

Chicas Who Brunch
Saturday, June 6th, 2009
11am – 2pm, $25.00 Admission
Casa Del Matador, 2424 E. Burnside St. Portland, OR, 21 & Over
Celebrating the Chicas in our lives! Join us for networking, amazing cuisine, as we honor some of our outstanding community leaders.

Portland Latino Gay Pride Festival – La Lucha 2009
Sunday, June 7, 2009
4pm – 8pm, Jupiter Hotel, 800 East Burnside, Portland, OR, 21 & Over
Wrestling Action, featuring local Luchador Mega Boy, Community Resources, Entertainers, Music & Performers, and Mercado