December 2, 2021

08:12

Priscilla Peixoto – Cenarium Magazine

MANAUS – With the theme “Resisting Intolerance and beating the Pandemic”, the 21st LGBTQIA+ Pride Parade will be held next Sunday, 5th, in Manaus downtown. With free admission, the event is scheduled to start at 3pm occupying sections of Avenida Eduardo Ribeiro and Saldanha Marinho.

According to the president of the Manaus LGBT Pride Parade, Bruna La Close, the 21st edition of the event represents the recovery and resistance of those considered minorities in society. Besides a moment for celebration, the program brings visibility and opportunity for the community and allies to expose their positions against all forms of prejudice.

“The feeling is simply one of joy and relief, the pandemic has almost completely vetoed us from maintaining our activities, many of the LGBTQIA+ artists depend on the events that are held by the association to have their livelihood. Today, I feel that I am bringing the colors and joy to the street and to the life of our community”, says La Close.

Attractions

In the place, there will be two stages for the presentations of the attractions and musical shows. The stage, which will be set up at Eduardo Ribeiro Avenue will have among the guests, DJ Thayza Rodrigues, Banda Impakto, Grupo Gloss, Luciano Auzier with boi-bumbá toadas, besides the drag queens Jéssica Theyssy, Maykel Shannyd, and Jhemlly D’ Castro.

On the second stage, located at Saldanha Marinho, DJs command the party. Among the confirmed presences are Waldemir Rabelo, Shayara Ross, Naomy Lopes, Jhon Vegas, and Yago Gloss. The event will also have the presence of the official drag of the parade, Suellen Dllamory.

Safety protocols

To participate in the Parade, the organization will comply with all guidelines and safety protocols established by health agencies. “At the entrance, screening will be done, requiring presentation of a card containing 1, 2 or a single dose of the Covid 19 vaccine. The use of masks will be essential. We will have teams with hand sanitizer at the entrance, near the chemical bathrooms and on the stages”, says the LGBT president.

According to Bruna, to ensure safety during the whole program, a team of 12 civil firemen and 50 private security guards will be on standby at strategic points. “We will have a police presence to ensure order on site and the event will be surrounded by containment fences, from the entrance to the parade on Eduardo Ribeiro Avenue”, she explains.