Where to Find GLBT Alaska: Annual Events

Update - Please see the most recent version of this list: Where to Find GLBT Alaska - Annual Events, Revised Again

by E. Ross

Visitors, new residents and sometimes even long-time 'sourdoughs' want to know where they can find GLBT Alaska. This three part series provides a resource list for locating us. Part 1 lists the main annual events where GLBT Alaskans gather to celebrate our lives, our families and our communities. GLBT organizations will be Part 2's resource list, and Part 3 will be GLBT-owned businesses.

Here are the main annual events for GLBT Alaska, in seasonal order:

• Arctic Heat (Jan.) - TLFMC comes out of hibernation to choose the next Bear and Leather titleholders.
• Celebration of Change (April) - RAW's 'break-up' performance celebrates women, art, music and springtime.
• Day of Silence & Prom (April) - GLSEN's Day of Silence and same-sex prom graduates teens in style.
• PrideFest (June) - Identity's summer solstice Pride Parade and Festival displays our Pride downtown.
• Coronation (August) - ICOAA's late summer extravaganza invests the new Imperial Court.
• Pride Picnic (Memorial Day) - The Picnic and BBQ at Eklutna celebrates unity and the end of summer.
• Pride Conference at UAA (October) - Identity's back-to-school conference is inspired by National Coming Out Day.

Have I missed something? Please leave a comment and help to make a complete resource list for GLBT Alaska.