Cairns Festival will kick off its 2012 season with a
multi-dimensional program spanning music, art, dance, culture, comedy and
entertainment in a free and ticketed program that rolls out from Friday 17
August until Sunday, 2 September
One of the highlights of this years Cairns Festival is the
Tropical Pride Festival on Sunday, 26 August, 2012.
Drawing over 20,000 people, this is a family day full of
food, frivolity and fun with diverse community stalls dotting the pathways
around and in the Tanks Arts Centre precinct, featuring a wealth of talented
performers across two stages including the Cairns OutLoud Gay and Lesbian
Choir, events such as Gay Bingo, Art Exhibition and Dog Show.
The annual Tropical Pride Festival will take centre stage as
part of the Cairns Festival
The week long festival which runs from Sat 21 Aug – Sun 29
Aug, kicks of with a Tropical Pride float in the Cairns Festival Parade and is
followed by an ‘Out Proud’ dance party held at the Blue Sky Brewery later that
night. The festival will include a community awards night at Skinny Dips
Resort, an art show and dog show, but undoubtedly the jewel in the festival’s
crown will be the Tropical Pride Fair Day, which will be officially launched by
Cairns Mayor Val Schier on Sunday 29th Aug at the Tanks Art Centre. Each year
sees thousands of locals and visitors alike showing their pride at the fair,
enjoying an amazing array of live performances, food, drinks and stalls.
Now in it’s fourth year, Tropical Pride has become one of
the fastest growing LGBT events in the country and organisers are encouraging
visitors to escape the chilly southern winter and take advantage of the
beautiful tropical weather and gay friendly atmosphere that Cairns has to
offer. Skinny Dips Spa & Resort and the Turtle Cove beachfront resort are
the standouts for LGBT accommodation in the region, but Cairn’s LGBT friendly
nature means that there are many accommodation options available to suit any
budget.
Note: Some MA 15+ content, parental guidance
recommended (adult areas clearly signposted).
Cost: $5 entry with lucky door prize ticket
Time: 10am - 6pm Venue: Tanks Arts Centre
For more information about The Cairns Tropical
Pride Festival and events, please visit www.cairnstropicalpride.com.au
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