Gay Pride 2011 had been anticipated for an entire year. Every homosexual in Joburg had started planning, months in advance, what they would wear to bump into all their ex’s.
This yearly celebration of sexual diversion, colour and crazy is something I hardly miss.
As they take to the streets in drag and floats to celebrate their sexuality, with excitement and attitude, onlookers and homophobes alike marvel at the array of colourful characters.
This year however Amidst the fun and games a dark shadow loomed as it had been reported that a 5th gay man was found murdered in his home. Hate crime of a serial killer that took the life of a personal friend of mine, Barney Van Heerden amongst other innocents. Many used the opportunity to dedicate this year’s pride to him and donned his face on their T shirts. Barney was murdered in October this year and will be sorely missed by all.
The walk around Rosebank ended at Zoo Lake Sports club where the real party began. The scorching sun, the beer and the bright colours sent many over the brink of tipsiness very quickly.
The rare occasion that my photog Alvira Engelbrecht gets caught on her own camera.
This year’s entertainment line-up featured top female DJ Lisa Lashes from the United Kingdom, stage-burning performances by Jozi-based songbird Lira, rock act Kinky Robot, heart-throb singer George Meiring, dance act Flash Republic as well as fabulous drag acts
The Beautiful Trey Moo and my uber cute outfit.
Looking a little lost there gramps.
SABC’s Adrian Abader
Who is she kidding. I am the one and only Hag of all Fags!!!
Most came in Drag but not Deon Poovan, no he came in disguise. Fooled us all I tell you.
My Fan club..... I mean Entourage.
The straight girls club.
Why were we there you may ask? To support our lesbian, gay and bi friends of course and definitely not to drool over the exquisite talent!
And of course. Pride would not be complete without a Diva Tantrum!
XOXO Cins...
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