Crispy1979 Posted July 28, 2003 Share Posted July 28, 2003 My boyfriend and I will be attending the "Night of Pride" event at Paramount's Kings Island on September 26th. I was wondering if anyone else on the message board who will be attending would be interested in meeting up at the park at a designated spot. Perhaps all of us PKI Unlimited folks could meet for a group photo, get a table together at the Festaus to watch the drag show, or just meet up to say "hi" and introduce ourselves. For those of you not familiar with the event and would like to attend, the event will be on September 26 of this year from 6pm- 12 midnight. As this is a special event night, Season Passes will not be valid for the event. Tickets can be purchsed in advance for $40 at locations in Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, Indianapolis, and Lexington. KY. You can also purchase tickets for only $2 if you become a member of the Cincinnati Gay and Lesbian Community Center for $35. You can also pay $42 per ticket at the gate on the day of the event. Proceeds from the event will go to benefit the Cincinnati Gay and Lesbian Center, a non-profit organization. Sponsors of the event include the Millennium Hotel of Cincinnati, Coors Light, American Express and Griffifth Marsh Financial Advisors, the Sweeney Team of Comey and Sheppard Relators, The Dock nightclub, Hamburger Mary's, Queen City Career Assoc., and La Rosa's Pizza. Go to www.pkipridenight.com for more information. I hope to see some of you there! Cris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beastfreak Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 I'm debating working the bar at Bubba Gumps that night. I mean I get tips and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crispy1979 Posted July 29, 2003 Author Share Posted July 29, 2003 (edited) Yes, we had a similar topic about the unofficial Gay day event that is held in June (and less attended now that the September private event has been started). Several PKIu'ers, such as CoasterXtreme, posted their experiences about having gone to the September event and highly recommended it. The event does benefit the Cincinnatti Gay and Lesbian Community Center, but you by no means have to be gay or lesbian to attend. Also, I simply started this topic to provide info to those that would like to go to the event, and to provide an opportunity for PKIu'ers at the event to meet each other and introduce themselves. I know PKIU'ers on this board meet up at the park throughout the year and thought this would be a great opportunity since some of us will already be there. DISCLAIMER : As I've started this topic to provide information, and to organize a meet, I'm sure there may be those on this board who can't resist to stray off topic and get this topic closed. I'm hoping everyone remains respectful and that does not happen. If anyone is so inclined to stray off topic, I suggest you start a separate topic in the board, so that this one will not be closed. In the event this topic should be closed I can be reached at the e-mail on my profile MmeLimace@aol.com and i will pass along any information that other PKIu'ers share with me. Hope to see some of you in September! Cris Edited January 1, 1970 by Crispy1979 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixFlagsMasta Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 yea. sorry man but i'm straight. besides i don't feel like spending $40 to get in when i already have a season pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielRadsgrl Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 (edited) Yeah I have a pass I don't think too many people is going to go meet you I'm sorry. Maybe another time. Like a time when I don't feel wierd. Edited January 1, 1970 by beastfreak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beastfreak Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 No reason to feel weird... Its been said by many of the people that work at Kings Island (that aren't affraid to come on GLBTCC night or "Pride Night") that the guests that night are some of the most polite and wonderful guests that visit the park all year. However, it is everyone's own opinion on how they feel.. and they are entitled to that opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielRadsgrl Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 I don't feel too wierd I have a homosexual in my family. They're one of the nicest people but maybe a little too polite. I have never heard of nights of pride. How long has it been going on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crispy1979 Posted July 29, 2003 Author Share Posted July 29, 2003 (edited) Night of Pride, the September event, has been going on since '97, according to the website. An unofficial Red Shirt Day had been going on before then, but it's almost non-existent now because of thepopularity of the September private event. Quite honestly, even being a gay man, I often feel weird being around some gay people. lol. But there is a sense of "family" in the gay community. Just as you don't get to choose you're own blood relatives (don't you wish you could sometimes?) you don't get to choose the family of people that share your sexual orientation. Also, the gay community seems to have a good sense of humor and not take themselves too seriously (just think of Will and Grace) so it's often nice to sit back and laugh at one another. As for working Pride Night, and other private events. When I worked at Six Flags, the private events were the best to work. Everyone is very respectful, well behaved, and the crowds are usually light. Makes you wish working at the park could be that enjoyable everyday. Cris Edited January 1, 1970 by Crispy1979 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonLord Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 Pride Night is great! Working it is a blast, I love the drag show in Festhaus, and the guests are wonderful! Hopefully I will get a chance to work it this year, but I have school starting up in September... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxD3LIRIUMxx Posted July 30, 2003 Share Posted July 30, 2003 Last year, I went to the park with my friends on the red shirt gay day thing. I didn't know it was that day, and my friends who are twins were both wearing red shirts. I'm not homophobic at all, but there were some comments since they were walking together and were identical twins and all. I didn't think that was very nice. However, I do think that I'll go to the Pride night in September because it's near my birthday. Do you all advertise for the red shirt gay/lesbian day? My friends and I had no idea about it, but the park was very uncrowded. I found that unusual. It was a good day though. Not horribly hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenageninja Posted July 30, 2003 Share Posted July 30, 2003 It costs 40 dollars per person I hope you know if you plan on going Sara. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crispy1979 Posted July 30, 2003 Author Share Posted July 30, 2003 (edited) >>>Do you all advertise for the red shirt gay/lesbian day?<<< The red shirt Day in June is not in anyway sponsored by the park. It is much like the red shirt days at Disney World, Disneyland, and other such events. It is organized by outside groups, and all PKI does is open the park and sell tickets on that day like they would any other. Kind of like if a church group went to the park and they all decided to wear the same color shirts. Red shirt day was apparently very popular in the late 80's through the mid 90's. I found out about Red Shirt Day this past year on a website and asked on here about it and was told that there isn't a large turnout for it since the September "Night of Pride" started. The September event is not officially sponsored by PKI either. They rent the park out to the Cincinnatti Gay and Lesbian Community Center and they in turn sell tickets as a fundraiser, while the sponsors mentioned in the first post help pay expenses. PKI does work very closely with the group as far as organizing entertainment, allowing for the resale of tickets, and letting the group use PKI logos and copyrighted material. So, they thought your friends were identical twin lesbians? Sounds like a very bizaare "Doublemint" commercial. Cris Edited January 1, 1970 by Crispy1979 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausty1983 Posted July 30, 2003 Share Posted July 30, 2003 (edited) I had a question about going to this event. I am gay and wanted to know how to join the Cincinnati Gay and Lesbian Community Center before going to this event? If you can help me out Crispy I would appreicate it thanks Mark Edited January 1, 1970 by hausty1983 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crispy1979 Posted July 31, 2003 Author Share Posted July 31, 2003 (edited) Go to this site http://www.glbtcentercincinnati.com/pride/tickets.html There will be info on there about purchasing memberships and tickets. Or just go to http://www.pkipridenight.com and click on "Tickets" and it will take you to the same place. There is also a FAQ section. I hope that helped. Cris Edited January 1, 1970 by Crispy1979 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonLord Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 I just changed my schedueling, so I should be working that night... I'll have to wait and see. I have some friends going, so I might just hang with them if I don't get to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AZ Kinda Guy Posted September 26, 2003 Share Posted September 26, 2003 Like someone mentioned earlier, Pride Night is one of my favorite days to work. The guests are the nicest people you will meet all season and your line is usually clean at the end of the night. I will be working tonight and if your going be sure to take a sweater. Its gonna be a cold one tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterdudeOH Posted September 26, 2003 Share Posted September 26, 2003 I wish I could go but have other plans this evening. Everyone who is going tonight will have a blast. The last year I went was in 2000 and all coasters were basically walk-ons. One thing I am happy to see this year is the HB-Lnad being open. Kudos to PKI and the GLBT center for adding that portion to the list this year. For next year, bet your pants I'll be there....boyfriend or not. Hoepfully I'll finally will have one by then. Oh, and like AZ Kinda Guy mentioned...bring a sweater and even rain gear as I have heard storms are rolling in this evening. Have fun!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonLord Posted September 27, 2003 Share Posted September 27, 2003 I had a blast last night although it was very boring from my perspective... everyone was behaving! The park did meet and excede the expected number of guests as well. I didn't get to see any of the shows either, I was busy pretty much just walking around asking people to put the beer back on the patio or to go back into the buildings. That really was the only problem I had... and smoking in line. A lot of people were smoking last night and a large amount were smoking in the lines, at least in the beginning of the night. The weather cooperated all nigth and I'm glad everyone was out before the storm hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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