Last night, at Mickys, studly strippers in sexy bikini underwear and festive party hats bumped-and-grinded in the front window in a bold-faced effort to lure the locals in for an exotic cocktail or two
Meanwhile, on the inside - oversize graphic images of the male “package” (posted about the packed watering hole) and a slew of hunky slaves in cages said it all.
Uh-huh!
The sizzling hot night spot was getting a jump on Gay Pride!
For most, the celebration kicks-off Friday night when the Dyke Parade winds its way around WeHo (a tradition that is looked-forward-to each year).
The evening begins with participants gathering at a rally at 7:30 p.m. - at which point - the Dyke March proceeds down Santa Monica Boulevard and back to the LA PRIDE Festival grounds for a free after-party with refreshments and music.
From where I sit, it appears that LA Pride is going to be even “bigger” (! ) and better in 2012, you betcha!
After the procession Friday night, revelers will obviously head over to a free concert at the Mainstage, where performers such as Frenchie Davis (American Idol), Beverly McClellan (The Voice) and comedienne Fortune Feimster are expected to entertain to a packed “house”.
But, hold on!
Saturday, Belinda Carlisle (Go Go’s) will also take the stage to her fans delight!
Of course, the big day to “turn-out” is Sunday, when Molly Ringwald will head up the scintillating Gay Pride Parade in her prestigious role as Grand Marshal of the festive event.
A couple of hundred thousand folks - from near-and-far - are expected to descend on the "creative city" and catch the infamous "Dykes on Bikes" (who lead the procession every year).
Also, over the weekend, there will be a lot of schmoozing, and beer guzzling, and – of course – frenzied dancing under a canopy of stars on the Festival grounds in WeHo that can’t be beat!
Bendors will be flogging their wares under multi-colored tents once again, too.
Be sure not to miss the specialty Pavilions dotting the landscape that are sure to be fun-filled attractions too:
Country Pavilion
Folks who love western-style dancing will be thrilled to hear that Oil Can Harry’s ever-popular Country & Western tent returns once again. The Mary White Band, Tommy Young, and DJ Rick Dominique will keep those toes tapping, alright.
Hip-Hop & R&B Pavilion
The music trio Decolletage has promised to deliver up “sexy feel good fun and fashion for all”.
Other acts slated to perform include Medusa, Davetta Stone and Countre Black.
Latino Carnival
Club Papi is hosting this spanking-new dance venue which they promise will have something for everyone under the mid-day sun (and after-hours, too).
Ivy Queen and Maria Jose preside over - what will undoubtedly be - a weekend of wild high-spirited hi-jinks.
And, of course, all the nightclubs will be celebrating 'til the cows come home.
Good luck squeezing through the front (or back) door, eh?
See 'ya there!
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