3rd Annual Venice Pride Celebration
Saturday, November 7, 2020
Begins at 1PM

Vehicles will gather at SunCoast MCC Church Grounds located
at 3276 E. Venice Avenue, Venice, FL
What You Can Expect
  • Gather at SunCoast MCC at 1PM to confirm that your vehicle is registered.

  • You may decorate your vehicles. We will have t-shirts and flags available for sale.

  • We will make our way through the City of Venice on a planned route. A map will be provided.

  • To ensure social distancing, please register in advance as a Sponsor or a Participant.

How to Register?
(You have two options)
Be a Sponsor

Businesses, organizations and individuals are welcome.

Benefits
  • Receive a complimentary "Ride for Pride" vehicle registration.
  • Be recognized as a sponsor on the Venice Pride website, social media, SunCoast's MCC digital sign, any posters, flyers, press releases and other materials.
  • Listed on the Program banner.
  • Acknowledged at the Program.

Levels
Gold: $500.00 and above
Silver: $250.00 and above
Bronze: $100.00 and above
Rainbow: $50.00 and above
(tax deductible)

Deadline
October 22
Be a Participant

Each vehicle that is participating needs to register in advance.

You may carpool, but keep in mind your personal safety and those of your colleagues.

Everyone is welcome.

  • The vehicle registration fee is $25.00. (No one will be turned away for lack of funds, and if you can give more, we appreciate it on behalf of the students you will be helping).

  • One registration is required per vehicle. You do not need to register each person that is carpooling. 

  • Students withh High School ID can participate for free.


Deadline
November 1
About Venice Pride, Inc.

Founded in 2018 by members and friends of SunCoast Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) in Venice, Florida. Venice Pride, Inc. was formed to increase the visibility, diversity and well-being of the LGBTQ community and its allies in the Venice, Florida region. Venice Pride, Inc. serves as a catalyst to acknowledge that “We Are Here” and to provide a way to network.

Venice Pride, Inc. is now separately incorporated as a non-profit organization. It is managed by its own Board of Directors as a Florida 501(C)3 corporation. It will sponsor events and projects that meets its goals.

As we celebrate in 2020, we have two primary goals:

  • Continue the vision to make our community visible, to be out and proud together, and to remind the wider community that we are here working for justice for everyone in our city and region.

  • Raise funds for scholarships for those graduating from High School in 2021 who are LGBTQ or allies who are recommended by their school. These scholarships will be for pursuing higher education and training. The schools are excited that we will be able to help deserving students in this way, as they make their way into adulthood.

We look forward to seeing you. Join us to make our 3rd annual celebration a success!
Board of Directors
President―Rev. Nancy Wilson
Vice President―George Ward
Treasurer―Beth Ryan
Secretary―Kathy Hanas
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