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Handbook 2.Pages MEMBER’S QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FOR INTERPRIDE / EPOA / FIERTÉ CANADA PRIDE www.worldpridemadrid2017.com/en SUMMARY MADRID IS READY 3 WORLDPRIDE DATES 3 WORLDPRIDE HIGHLIGHTS 4 VIVA LA VIDA 5 WORLDPRIDE VENUES 5 WORLDPRIDE PARADE 6 WORLDPRIDE PARK 8 WORLDPRIDE SPORTS 11 WORLDPRIDE CULTURE 11 MADRID SUMMIT 14 MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS 22 MEMBER’S QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE MADRID IS READY 2017 marks the 40th anniversary of the first LGBT pride parade in Spain. Since then we have worked very hard to place our country as one of the world centers for LGBT rights, 10 years after the conclusion of the EuroPride which placed Madrid as the capital of Europe LGBT, we proudly welcome WorldPride!! WorldPride includes the celebration of EuroPride 2017. WORLDPRIDE DATES From Friday June 23rd to Sunday July 2nd. 3 MEMBER’S QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE WORLDPRIDE HIGHLIGHTS WorldPride Opening Ceremony Thursday, June 22nd Institutional Ceremony and show’s premiere of “Briefs” Madrid Summit From Monday June 26th to Wednesday June 28th The WorldPride International Conference on Human Rights will be held at the Autonomous University of Madrid (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid) WorldPride Park From Wednesday June 28th to Sunday July 2nd On Wednesday June 28th WorldPride Park will be inaugurated with "Rainbow night" a colorful opening party WorldPride Festival Opening Speech Wednesday, June 28th This event marks the launch of the WorldPride Festival at Plaza de Pedro Zerolo. International delegations reception Thursday, June 29th Reception and live concert at “Las Ventas” bullring. InterPride/Epoa Reception Friday, June 30th Jardines Cecilio Rodríguez ( Retiro Park) WorldPride Parade Saturday, July 1st The Pride parade is the main event of WorldPride, taking place in central Madrid. Closing Party Sunday, July 2nd Closing ceremony of the WorldPride will take place on the stage of Puerta de Alcalá 4 MEMBER’S QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE VIVA LA VIDA Live life... and celebrate that you live it as you please. Shout VIVA LA VIDA... yours, mine, ours... And celebrate that we feel alive, alive because we are different, because we are unique, free... happy. That the summer nights never end... Turn Madrid into the city where you would like to live life. A life full of the things and people that you love. Celebrate that for a week one city in the world goes out onto the street to shout along with you VIVA LA VIDA!!! WORLDPRIDE VENUES Madrid Pride has long been the largest urban event taking place in Europe bringing together nearly 2 million people in the main streets and squares of the capital. Our Pride is now much more than the gay party. In Madrid it is a major economic, social and protest event that transcends our borders each year and make Madrid city of diversity. 5 MEMBER’S QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE WORLDPRIDE PARADE Saturday July 1st From 18:00 to 23:59 From Atocha Station to Plaza de Colón The Pride Parade will travel along Paseo del Prado, one of Madrid´s main streets. This is the climax of the WorldPride festival. It takes place in the centre of Madrid, starting at Atocha Station and ending in Plaza de Colón. It is arranged every year by the FELGTB (National Federation of Lesbians, Gays, Transexuals and Bisexuals) and COGAM (Madrid Association of Lesbians, Gays, Transsexuals and Bisexuals), in collaboration with AEGAL. Participating as a walking group is free but it is mandatory to register. There will be a special discounted fee for InterPride & Epoa Members participating with a float. AEGAL/Madrid Pride does not provide floats. However, we have contact details of several companies that do. 6 MEMBER’S QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE If you want to register for the parade please contact: [email protected] To register a float please proceed before May 15th To register a walking group please proceed before June 1st Participating as a walking group ‣ It is mandatory to register, however participating as a walking group is free ‣ Maximum length of banners is 13m ‣ Banner content is at your own discretion, it is not necessary to display official logos ‣ There is no maximum size for walking groups. We do recommend that groups larger than 50 have a second banner for better visibility ‣ Marching bands will have a dedicated space in the parade. Participating with a float ‣ Registration is mandatory and a fee will apply ‣ An agreement containing the requirements for participating will be provided by the organization and must be signed ‣ InterPride/EPOA/FCP members will receive special discounted rates ‣ Under Spanish law all floats must have civil liability insurance ‣ All participants on floats and volunteers taking care of the security must be covered by insurance for any eventuality ‣ Each float will have, in addition to the driver, a nominated person in charge ‣ Each float must provide a minimum of 8 volunteers to man the safety boundaries of the float ‣ It is mandatory to display the official motto on the front of each float (minimum size 150cm width, 100cm height) ‣ Under Spanish law vehicles may not be more than 4 metres high ‣ It is prohibited for floats to carry glasses or bottles made from glass for safety reasons ‣ Distribution of merchandise/promotional materials to attendees must occur by individuals alongside the float. Distributing of any item directly from the float itself is strictly prohibited for safety reasons. 7 MEMBER’S QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE WORLDPRIDE PARK On Wednesday June 28th WorldPride Park will be inaugurated with "Rainbow night" a colorful opening party A specially designed location called "WorldPride Park" will be set to host vendors, LGBT and human rights worldwide associations. WorldPride Park gives them the opportunity to connect with a large and diverse crowd from around the world. A community space open to everyone. We have a whole program of activities for children, families, neighbors and visitors. A celebration of diversity for the whole family. If your organization wants to participate in the WorldPride Park please contact: Carlos Cuñado [email protected] Dates & opening hours ‣ Wednesday June 28th “Rainbow night: Opening Party”, from 8:00 PM to 1:00 AM ‣ From Thursday June 29th to Sunday July 2nd, from 12:00 AM to 10:00 PM Location ‣ Madrid Rio (Puente del Rey) will host the WorldPride Park • Located in the very centre of Madrid, a short 15 minute walk from Chueca ‣ Very accesible by public transport: • 2 metro stops from Puerta del Sol • 1 metro stop from Plaza de España 8 MEMBER’S QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Community Expo ‣ Stands for national & international LGBT groups, LGBT Associations, Pride organizers, Human Rights associations and LGBT and “gay friendly” companies. ‣ In this area will have a strong presence our 3 organizations: INTERPRIDE, EPOA & Fierté Canada Pride ‣ The three organizations will have a free booth and all members will have special rates ‣ The aim is to give greater visibility to our organizations and a special promotion of them. Cultural Stage & Audience ‣ Cultural activities: music, dance, theatre, performance ‣ Social activities and human rights program: seminars, workshops, roundtables ‣ All organizations may also use this space to make short presentations on request. Commercial & Shopping Area ‣ Food trucks: It is the place to relax, eat and drink and enjoy a wide range of foods from around the world ‣ Sports and games in the park: a full program of sports and games for the whole family. Chueca Kids & Family Pride ‣ Kideoo and Nelfa will prepare a full program of activities aimed at all families and especially for young people and children ‣ Concerts ‣ Workshops: technology, architecture with LEGO pieces, art, face painting, breakdance. 9 MEMBER’S QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Categories and Proposed Rates NON PROFITS 4-5 DAYS EARLY BIRD LATE NON PROFITS Non profits / Charities / Students Groups *0€ - 160€ *0€ - 200€ EPOA/INTERPRIDE/FIERTE CANADA 410 € 500 € PRIDE MEMBERS OTHER PRIDE ORGANIZERS 660 € 830 € PROMOTIONAL SMALL LGBT & GAY FRIENDLY COMPANIES 770 € 890 € LARGE LGBT & GAY FRIENDLY COMPANIES 1.050 € 1.170 € *Only table-Non stand There will be special discounts and subsidies up to 100% for non profit organizations with limited economic resources. COMMERCIAL, FOOD TRUCKS & SHOPPING AREA 4-5 DAYS EARLY BIRD LATE COMMERCIAL Small Crafts *160€ *200€ FOOD TRUCKS 1.600 € 1.780 € INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL 770 € 1.050 € CORPORATE 1.160 € 1.390 € *Only table-Non stand There is no additional fee for distributing merchandise/samples. 10 MEMBER’S QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE WORLDPRIDE SPORTS Many sports competitions will fill Madrid with color, diversity and tolerance. Badminton, basketball, swimming, tennis, volleyball are some of the disciplines that we will enjoy. ‣ MAY. Rugby Union Cup ‣ June. Pride Games ‣ June. Women’s Soccer Competition ‣ June. Women’s Race WORLDPRIDE CULTURE Cultural festivals Our cultural program will consist of existing prestigious events and new initiatives in dialogue with various groups to create a space for exchange that will endure beyond 2017. We would like to pay special attention to women, childhood, adolescence and the elderly sectors that typically have low visibility within the celebration of Pride despite the important issues related to identity and gender equality that concern them. The cultural programme of WorldPride Madrid will be split into three cultural festivals during the year: La Culta, la Oculta and muestra•t. 11 MEMBER’S QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Cultural Highlights The Cultural Activities organising committee for WORLDPRIDE Madrid 2017 started it’s large array of cultural and artistic proposals in March this year. Listed below are all the activities confirmed and carried out to date: ‣ EXHIBITIONS • 40 years of the LGBT Movement in Spain. Documentary and photographic exhibition that gathers the History of the LGBT Movement in Spain. • This year we will again have the presence of the multifaceted artist, Fran Degonari, who will present his latest exhibition in the UGT Madrid premises.
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