21st January 2013
GABA Taps into Spirit of Mardi Gras with Pride Parade GlamStand
GABA (the Gay Auckland Business Association) will host a Mardi Gras inspired GlamStand when the Pride Parade returns to
Auckland in February after a ten-year absence.
Drawing on the success of the Sydney GlamStand, renowned as the best place to the watch the world famous Mardi Gras
Parade, the GABA GlamStand will offer a range of premium view options where guests can party the Pride Parade away in a
comfortable setting, with access to good food and refreshments.
The Auckland Pride Parade 2013 will take place on Saturday 16 February, starting at Three Lamps, Ponsonby Road in the
late afternoon at 3pm and travelling the length of Ponsonby Road to end at Western Park. The Pride Parade has the theme
“One Community” reflecting a Rainbow community that is one in its diversity, a community that has matured, and a
community that has a place in the wider community.
Tickets to the GABA GlamStand will be available from iTicket and various retailers from $75 each. There will be a GABA
pre-Parade entertainment line-up, details of which are still to be announced.
Michael Richardson, GABA President says: `GABA is very happy to be working with the Auckland Pride Board and to be
involved with the new Pride festival in a meaningful way. The GlamStand will provide grand-stand seating for GABA
members and invited guests including VIPs. The format is consistent with other pride parades and similar events run
internationally with great success. We believe there will be demand for high-quality seating and facilities and this is
an opportunity to enhance the profile of Auckland Pride, GABA, and the wider gay community. Any profits will go to the
GABA Charitable Trust.’
About GABA
GABA is New Zealand’s largest LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) membership organisation offering a professional
social network.
GABA provides a range of networking and social events and works for the community by raising funds for The GABA
Charitable Trust, which are then distributed as Grants, Scholarships and Awards.
www.gaba.org.nz
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