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REMEMBERING PRIDE 2015

©2016 REVISTA GAYPV. All rights reserved. Any and all financial expenditures associated with the the design, pro-duction and marketing of this publication have been borne by GAYPV Magazine alone, with no obligation to the or-ganizers of Vallarta Pride. GAYPV receives no monetary benefit or advertising revenue in return for producing thisguide. Special thanks to MACLEOD WHITNEY ADVERTISING, Private Client Division, for contributing both creative tal-

ent and technical expertise. • Idan Matalon, 2016 parade marshal, supplied his photo for our cover composite.

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10 Orgullo Vallarta Pride14 Domingo 15 Sunday16 Martes 17 Tuesday18 Viernes 20 Friday22 Sábado 21 Saturday26 Domingo 22 Sunday30 Martes 24 Tuesday34 Miércoles 25 Wednesday36 Jueves 26 Thursday40 Viernes 27 Friday45 Sábado 28 Saturday50 Domingo 29 Sunday52 Patrocinadores 2016 Sponsors54 MAPA • MAP

ONE FAMILYUNA FAMILIA

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ABOUT VALLARTA PRIDE

For the fourth consecutive year (from May 16 - 29 in 2016), Puerto Vallarta will welcome the largest LGBT Prideevent in the region: Vallarta Pride. Associations, companies and the LGBT community have joined together againto organize this event which celebrates diversity within the city in a two week festival offering arts and cultureevents, concerts, entertainment, films, fun, lots of partying and the fabulous Pride Parade.

Most events are free to the public and once again show the world the best of this accepting and vibrant community.It is that level of acceptance which has made Puerto Vallarta recognized worldwide as an LGBT mecca, hosting na-tional and international gay visitors and creating a sophisticated culture that is an important artistic, professional,altruistic and economic contributor to the community. This cultural heritage was adopted by the Vallarta Pride Or-ganizing Committee, which works in conjunction with public and private partnerships and to make the city a playeron the world stage of LGBT celebrations. Vallarta Pride works towards a future without discrimination where allhave fair and equal rights under law. The organization’s LGBT events inspire, commemorate and celebrate diver-sity in the community.

www.vallartapride.com /orgullovallartapride vallartapride

ACT LGBT A.C. was formed by a group of concerned business owners looking for new ways to promote Puerto Val-larta worldwide. Although first working under a different name, the group was founded by Laura Gelezunas ofMedia Diva International, Tim Wilson of GAYPV Magazine, Daniel Gomez of Mijo! Brands, Oscar Moran of RHOMDesign and Bill Hevener of BuenFlex Clothing. At a second meeting, the committee added Christian Serrano of GayVallarta Bar-Hopping.

From those initial meetings two ideas were born: The need to create a gay business association and to sponsor aGay Pride event in Puerto Vallarta. The group recognized that the business community at large would not take theLGBT business community seriously until there was an organized legal association. Since the community had beenunable to come together without conflict in the past, the group decided to hold monthly meetings on what washappening in and around the business development community in Puerto Vallarta. This Group was called GEGPV.

The first meeting was held at Almar Resort Luxury All Suites & Spa on March 4th, 2013. At that meeting volunteerswere solicited to form the first Vallarta Pride Committee. Concerned about possible conflicts within the community,the Pride Committee was separated from the business association to function under the name of DFEC (DiversityFests Events Committee) although the steering committees had shared members. After the second meeting, lunch-eon and networking components were added. It was realized that there was a need and intrinsic value in just cre-ating time to talk to one another. This time ultimately proved to be deemed highly valuable and very useful to themembers. The committee continued to listen to feedback to continue improving on what it could provide to thecommunity.

The first committee meeting for Pride occurred on March 28th, 2013 at the SETAC offices. After a tremendousamount of work by the Pride Steering Committee, the first pride weekend was held in Puerto Vallarta from May24th to 26th, 2013. Subsequently, ACT LGBT A.C. has been continuing its monthly luncheons and continues in itsgoal of providing a solid and permanent LGBT Business Association.

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Armando Sánchez, President of Vallarta Pride 2016With a tourism degree (major in marketing) from University of Guadalajara’s PVcampus, Armando moved here from Mazatlán over a decade ago. After working inthe hotel industry he ventured into real estate, and 4 years ago became co-ownerof Palmera Vacations, a rental agency specializing in PV, Banderas Bay andMazatlán. He is a founding member of ACT LGBT A.C. and Vallarta Pride.

Gary GreenAfter spending most of his time in Orange County before moving to PV ten yearsago, Gary brings strong expertise via his current role as Director of Corp. Develop-ment for a national not-for-profit health organization. With years of skill coordi-nating national and international special events and successfulcause-related-marketing programs, Gary has also served as Lt. Gov. for Kiwanis In-ternational, Regional Advisor for Key Club International, and still co-chairs PuertoVallarta’s annual Mardi Gras parade and the fire department’s HEROES calendarfundraiser.

Carmen PorrasBorn in Mexico City, Carmen learned a deep appreciation for Mexican heritage andcooking from her family. She studied at Les Roches Hotel Management School inBluche, Switzerland, learning cooking techniques, management skills and becom-ing fluent in French, German and English. She wanted a restaurant to call her ownand opened El Arrayán in November, 2003.

Bill HevenerVice President of Vallarta Pride 2016, Bill has lived in Puerto Vallarta for nineyears. He is married to Raul Duran and together they care for Raul’s nephew Zuri.Raul and Bill started BuenFlex Clothing and RK Supplement four years ago. Bill isa founding member of bothACT LGBT A.C. and Vallarta Pride.

Edgar SánchezBeginning a theatrical career in 1999, Edgar has written 8 plays which have beenperformed in Puerto Vallarta, Tepic, Mazatlan and Baja California. In 2006, heopened STEREO Bar which Vallarta Lifestyles readers quickly voted Best AlternativeBar. He is currently a judge for the 2nd season of VOICE of Vallarta at ACTII Stagesand manages La Supermana bookings.

Tim WilsonOriginally from Seneca, South Carolina, Tim holds a Bachelors Degree in Financeand Real Estate from Clemson University (1989). He was a Vice President ofOconee Federal Savings and Loan (1986-1996) and District Manager for GannetPublishing (1996-2000). The real estate entrepreneur retired to Puerto Vallarta2008 and co-founded GAYPV Magazine in 2010.

VALLARTA PRIDE COMMITTEE

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GRACIAS • THANK YOU

Mike Williams Don Pickens (Casa Cupula)Round Up Saloon (Dallas, Texas)The ParkGary GreenRoberto OrtizRobert PettyRich KaufmanJeremy SatterfieldBroadway CaresENroute CommunicationsRoger DuboisGary Leckrone & Bill HofmeisterCharles HessTom DuafalaRobert StewartBryan CampRobert Boyd

Tom BernesDean McConkeyRay CaremeMark PageAlexander deHilsterKim KuzmaCassandra & Candace ShawCassandra Shaw JewelryDavid MarstellarBar FridaHolland Travel LLCChristine KohlLiquidMen PV (Jerry A. Staser)Sergio German Aguirre SalcedoRonald SamuelsDebbie Brolin EganDavid Schwendeman (MexLend)Terrence Reilly (MexLend)

Don VarniFrancine PetersTracy Parks ProductionsMike HickmanMargaret ParrishGlenn KacicMark Gregor-PearseAaron O'BrienSid GoodmanTom SwaleSteven Krumholz (KGay Travel)Rip RupinskiMichael DoughmanMichel Pascal FerrariDanny Mininni (ACT II Stages)

IN MEMORIAM:David Watt (from Kenneth Dean)

The Pride Committee appreciates the financial support ofindividuals and businesses seeking to build a strongercommunity. Some of the contributors this year include:

(As at 12:00pm CDT on Monday 16 May 2016. For the latest updates, please visit the VallartaPride.com website)

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SUNDAY

DOMINGO

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20:00Vigilia Internacional al Atardecer

International Sunset Memorial Candlelight March

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MARTES

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18:00Marcha Internacional Contra la HomofobiaInternational March Against Homophobia

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11:00Casting Desfile de Modas

Casting Mantamar Fashion Show

18:30Festival de Música en Muelle Los Muertos

Music Festival at Los Muertos Pier

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Idan Matalon2016 Pride Parade Grand Marshal

photo by Shay Galant

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SATURDAY

SÁBADO

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16:00Feria de la Salud

Health Fair

18:00Noche de Emotion Casino

Emotion Casino Night

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17:00El Coro Varonil de Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta Men’s Chorus

21:00Proyección de Muestra Internacional de Cine “Fourth Man Out”

International Film Festival Screening “Fourth Man Out”

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20:00Ceremonia de Matrimonio al Atardecer

Sunset Marriage Ceremony

20:00Gay Vallarta Bar-Hopping

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21:00Proyección de Muestra Internacional de Cine “Paternity Leave”

International Film Festival Screening “Paternity Leave”

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WEDNESDAY

MIÉRCOLES

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16:00Feria de la Salud

Health Fair

19:00Desfile de Modas

Fashion Show

21:00Caminata del Arte Gay

Gay Art Walk

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THURSDAY

JUEVES

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18:00Púlpito Drag Derby

22:00Fiesta de Inauguración

Opening Party

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DRAG DERBY 2015

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FRIDAY

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13:00TOP Party

18:00Warmup Pool Party & Secret Garden at Casa Cupula

20:00Puerto Vallarta Men's Chorus

21:00Chanclifiesta by PINK&PROUD

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SÁBADO

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11:00Pride T-Dance

12:00Pride Patio Party

17:00Desfile del Orgullo 2016

Pride Parade 2016

18:00Fiesta en el Parque Lázaro Cárdenas

Lázaro Cardenas Park Party

23:00After Party en Club Open

After Party at Open

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09:00Desayuno en Taste Restaurant

Brunch at Taste Restaurant

11:00Fiesta de Clausura

Closing Party

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