Springfield PRIDE and the Phoenix Center, Springfield’s source for HIV programs and services seeks sponsors, vendors and volunteers for Springfield’s first annual Gay Pride Festival on Harvey Milk Day, free. Beings with a Pooch Parade on Capital Avenue between 5th and 6th streets and will continue until 6 pm with entertainment, dancing, vendors, food and drink for all ages including a children’s area. Scandals Nightclub will host the Pre-Pride Party Saturday night May 21st and Club Station House will host the After-Pride Party at 6 pm Sunday. Sponsors Vendors and Volunteers Contact the Phoenix Center at 217-528-5253 or go to www.springfieldpride.org for sponsorship options, vendor information and volunteer opportunities. You may also purchase an advertisement in the program or make a donation. About Springfield PRIDE In association with the Phoenix Center and lead by Executive Director Jonna J. Cooley, PhD, Springfield PRIDE is comprised of 9 Committee Chairman and 26 Committee Members as a non-profit volunteer organization developed to plan and execute the city’s 1st annual Gay Pride Festival. For more information contact Jonna J. Cooley, PhD at 217-528-5253 or go to www.springfieldpride.org About the Phoenix Center For 10 years, Springfield, Illinois-based Phoenix Center has provided a full range of programs, groups, and services including free, anonymous HIV and STD testing, HIV/AIDS prevention education and counseling, community outreach, GLBTQ youth and young adult groups, and transitional, supportive housing for homeless men and women who are HIV+. The Phoenix Center is Springfield's only LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, questioning) Community Center. For more information, contact the Phoenix Center at 217-528-5253, or visit us at www.phoenixcenterspringfield.org