Midsumma

2000 - TAKE PRIDE, TAKE JOY, TAKE ACTION

Some key elements of the 2000 Midsumma Festival included: 

• Sun 30th January marked the first Pride march in the world in the new millenium, with 52,000 attendees.
• Music was re-established along the route - provided by Joy 94.9.
• The March endpoint was moved from St Kilda foreshore to Catani Gardens, followed by a party at the Palace.
• Regional groups attended from Albury / Wodonga, Gippsland.
• Vic Presence balloon arches appeared for the first time.
• Skywriting Pride 2000 (DTs). John Thwaites banner said "Not Quite Queer by Always Here."
• Concern was expressed at low membership numbers and consideration was given to moving the Pride March to the opening weekend of Midsumma.
  
• Board changes: Dean Beck stepped down as President. Michael Thornton took over, but left after a month and Penny stepped in.

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