Lately I saw some questions about Gay pride festivals in Europe. So I typed in all the text from the Europride '94 Amsterdam folder. I also made scans of the front of the folder and the logo. I have had contact with the organizing comittee, and now I am on their list of people that receive all press releases. As soon as I hear more I will post it! RC. Richard Carels, University of Amsterdam, Computer Science Department Kruislaan 403, 1098 SJ AMSTERDAM -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Europe get ready From 15 to 25 june 1994, gay Amsterdam is going to paint the town red. Or pink we should say.Because Amsterdam has been chosen to host the 1994 Europride celebration. The first Europride was held in London in 1992 and Berlin was the site of 1993. Both were tremendous successes. This year's extravaganza is going to be better yet. Europride gives European gays and lesbians, of all colours and every walk of life, the opportunity to come together to celebrate our unity and diversity. And to make a clear statement that there is no place for discrimination and oppression in Europe. Pink saturday Europride will also mark the fifteenth anniversary of the "Dutch Pink Saturday" on 25 june. This annual event has come to be recognized worldwide as an example of gay and lesbian pride. Pink Saturday is held in a different Dutch city every year and this year it's going to be back to where it all began, Amsterdam. The festivities feature an ecumenical worship service, a parade, information stands, a concert and boundless partying. It is a chance to recognize the Dutch gay and lesbian community's past achievements and to focus on future goals. In light of European unification, it is especially fitting that this year the Dutch gay community will be joined by 80 to 100 thousands European brothers and sisters, from East, West, North and South. The Pink Saturday Parade is sure to make gay history. On the move But don't worry. There'll be plenty to do in the eleven day run-up to the big Saturday. Europride has something for everyone. Theatre programmes, films, a choir festival, debates, congresses, exhibitions, art exhibits and concerts with international stars. Plus there will be ample activities for the more physically active among us. A biker's rally, sports events, walking tours and a gay sail. And last, but certainly not least, lots of opportunities to live it up. Theme parties have been scheduled and Amsterdam's gay and lesbian bars are arranging special events throughout Europride. And the closing party will be the biggest bash Eruope has ever seen. Making plans There won't be much time for sleeping, but nonetheless you'll need a place to stay. Amsterdam boasts abundant accomodation and a convenient camping site. It's going to be extremely busy during Europride so don't forget to make reservations sufficiently ahead of time. Tickets for all the events will be on sale from May 2. To avoid disappointment get your orders in early. For more information about accomodation and reservations refer to the service page (printed below, RC). The complete Europride programme will be available in mid-May. We need you Europride '94 has all the ingredients for 11 fantastic days. But to make it happen we need you. And money. Please send your donations by Eurpcheque, made payable to: Stichting Roze zaterdag Amsterdam Postbank account number 19547 The Netherlands Together we'll make Europride the pride of Europe. Europride '94 P.O. Box 17601 1001 JM Amsterdam tel. +31 20 6831285 FAX. +31 20 6835198 Bakaccount Postbank 19547 International information numbers England: London Pride, London 071 738 7644 Deutschland: Thomas Hasshoff, Krefeld 01 71 3259580 USA: Stan Christensen/Jim Rudoff, San Fransisco 1 415 861 3425 Europride GAY-LINE hotel reservations tel. +31 70 3177088 FAX. +31 70 3202611 Mo-Fri 08.00 - 20.00 Sat 08.00 - 14.00 (Local time) This is a free service! Ticket sales From 2nd of May at all Tourist Information Office Reservation Centres in the Netherlands (VVV) and: AUB Ticketshop Leidseplein 26 Amsterdam Tel. (AUB Uitlijn) +31 20 6211211 Mo-Sat 0.900 - 21.00 (local time) Order your Europride T-shirt for only 12,95 pounds: T-shirts are 100% american cotton available in M-L-XL-XXL Ordercode: Male: 'MEP' + size Female: 'FEP' + size Send your order to: Don't Panic! Designs P.O. Box 3184 London NM3 1QT, England or order by phone: tel. +44 71 976 5585 FAX. +44 71 976 5587 (BTW, the shirts are white, with a picture of two same-sex puppets kissing, see picture of the front of the Europride prospectus I scanned. RC.)