Saturday Morning – Beach Volleyball at Gay Pride Sitges

 

A huge thank you to the Panteres Grogues who in addition to hosting the Beach Volleyball competitions on Saturday morning, also worked as marshals during the Pride parade.

Beach Volleyball in Sitges

The volleyball competitions took place on La Fragata beach in front of the church on Saturday morning.

Beach Volleyball in Sitges

Despite the late night partying, many ventured out early to watch the games take place on the beach.

Beach Volleyball in Sitges

Check out the photos of the event on Gay Sitges Guide below.

Gay Pride Sitges – Angie Brown – Opening Night

Angie Brown at Gay Pride Sitges

Angie Brown wowed the crowds in Sitges on Friday night, not once, but twice as she came down to the village early for a sound check.

Angie Brown at Gay Pride Sitges

Angie sang a range of songs from her repertoire including the specially commissioned Pride Anthem, “The Word Is Out” which can be purchased online on the official Pride Website.

Angie Brown at Gay Pride Sitges

Check out the photos of Angie Brown’s performance on Gay Sitges Guide below.

Gay Pride Sitges – The Es Collection Fashion Show.

Es Collection Fashion Show

A huge thank-you to one our Sponsors, es collection, whose fashion show went down a storm at Gay Pride Sitges on Friday night… Hot weather, hot guys and a hot location..what more could you ask for check out the photos on Gay Sitges Guide and on the official Gay Pride Sitges website.

Es Collection Fashion Show

Es Collection Fashion Show

Es Collection Fashion Show

Es Collection Fashion Show

Es Collection Fashion Show

Es Collection Fashion Show

Es Collection Fashion Show

Gay Pride Sitges – Pride on the Paseo – The Ladies of El Candil – July 9th

El Candil Gay Pride

The hosts of the Pride, the stunning ladies from El Candil really stole the show at Sitges first Pride.

El Candil Gay Pride

They kept the crowds entertained with their unique sense of humour every night in between acts.

El Candil Gay Pride

They also worked tirelessly in very hot weather with some amazing costume changes..

El Candil Gay Pride

You can check out the photos of their acts on the stage below.

Gay Pride Sitges – Pride on the Paseo…Friday 9th July.

Pride on the Promenade

The excitement mounted in Sitges during Pride as the Gay Village in the promenade took shape with the help of many volunteers.

Pride on the Promenade

The Village was the life and soul of the Pride with more than 60,000 visitors passing through Sitges on Saturday and Sunday evening.

Pride on the Promenade

With bars, a huge music stage and an amazing line-up of acts, it was the perfect backdrop for Sitges pride by the Mediterranean Sea.

Pride on the Promenade

Check out the photos of Gay Sitges Pride below.

Gay Pride Sitges – Official Launch

Gay Pride Sitges Official Launch

Sitges very first Pride was launched formally on Friday the 9th of July at the hotel Calipolis.

Gay Pride Sitges Official Launch

Members of the press mingled with TV crews, local personalities, members of the council and tourism offices as well as AFGAL board members and volunteers.

Gay Pride Sitges Official Launch

With more than 12 months advance preparations, meetings and reviews, it was great to finally see the Pride festivities begin with the launch and the planned 5 days of events, parties and festivities.

Gay Pride Sitges Official Launch

Gay Pride Sitges aims to set a new benchmark for tolerance and tourism, working with the town to promote the ideals of Pride together with the fun and celebratory atmosphere for which Sitges is renowned.

Gay Pride Sitges Official Launch

Sitges is Sold Out – Its Official

Gay Pride Sitges

Here is our first official Pride Photo.. and the event doesn’t kick off until 5pm this evening… But it appears that won’t stop Sitges from Partying on the night before any official celebration.

The town was full of people from around the world looking to have a great night out. “Its like the middle of August” one bar owner told us. And that is backed-up by the latest figures from the tourism office as reported by National Newspaper La Vanguardia.

Remember Tonight.. its the official Launch Party with Abba the Show (Amazing, even if you are not a big Abba Fan)..followed by a spectacular fireworks display. Then off to D E C A D A N S E .. the “Party in the Park” with outdoor foam party, cruising area and much, much more..

More photos will be online tomorrow.. for now.. happy First Sitges Pride and Good Night!

Pride UPDATE – Sunday Gay Village in Sitges Open ’till 2am

Gay Sitges Pride

Congratulations to Spain last night on their Victory over Germany. As the final takes place in the middle of Sitges Pride on Sunday, the Entire Pride Stage will give way to a huge screen that will broadcast the match from the seafront!

The Sunday Pride Program will continue after the match! The Bar and the Village will also stay open until 2am on Sunday Night! Be part of one amazing night! For more information and the latest updates check out Pride’s Facebook Fan Page – http://www.facebook.com/gaypridesitges

Gay Beach Party – Sitges Pride Warm Up Party

Pride Sitges

Tuesday night saw the kick off to Pride warm-up week as guys from around the world make their way to Sitges.

Pride Sitges

L’Atlantida will host 2 special parties for Pride this year.

Pride Sitges

On Sunday afternoon, the Circuit Festival will host a T-Dance with BBQ from 5pm until 12am.. Last year this event was one of the hottest parties of the season in August.. and now you get to enjoy it once more during Sitges Pride.

Pride Sitges

You can still get some tickets online at www.gaypridesitges.com. Tickets purchased will be held for collection at the Ticket Point in the Gay Village.

Pride Sitges

The Gay Beach Party is also hosting a closing night party of Pride on Tuesday the 13th of July.

Pride Sitges

Tickets are also on sale online or can be purchased at the door.

Pride Sitges

Sitges Pride Cultural Program

Sitges Cultural Program

The Sitges Pride Cultural Program was formally launched on Sunday at the Hotel Romantic on Sunday evening with a lecture on Gay Film, hosted by Alberto Mira, Lecturer in European Film from Oxford.

Sitges Cultural Program

Later on, on Sunday evening at the stunning Miramar Art Gallery, “The Fradogo Women” exhibition was formally launched. The exhibition will remain open throughout the Pride from 11am to 2pm and 5pm to 8pm. A commemorative limited edition print for Pride is available for purchase with proceeds going to the Lucia Foundation helping children with Aids in Barcelona.

For full details of the cultural program visit the official Sitges Pride Site here.