The crazy brainchild of our very own Mrs. Las Vegas PRIDE 2024, Norma Llyaman, has just turned one year old! OLD BROADS, BALLADS, and BOOZE. Every third Sunday Brunch at The Phoenix Bar and Lounge started as a silly idea and has grown into something quite spectacular.
Mr. and Mrs. Las Vegas PRIDE 2024, Derek Guerrero and Norma Llyaman (Jim McCoy) have been busy! Crowned officially as our current Mr. and Mrs. in June as part of our Area 15 Family PRIDE Bingo and Coronation Extravaganza, life has been far from normal for the two monarchs.
The first half of 2024 was quite an adventure! From health issues to emergency home and car repairs to accessibility issues during vacations, like a snowball effect, each challenge impacted the next. My way to withstand is to focus on the positives. We finally went on the Alaska cruise we’ve been planning since before the pandemic. Mom has wanted to go on this trip for decades, but life always got in the way.
A grassroots movement called Find Your Anchor (FYA) is making waves in the realm of suicide prevention, awareness, and education. Born out of a deep desire to save lives and spread hope, FYA harnesses the power of creativity, small acts of kindness, and community to create meaningful change. But what exactly is Find Your Anchor, and how is it making such a profound impact?
As we gear up for Las Vegas PRIDE 2024, we are thrilled to welcome our community to join us DOWNTOWN for our Las Vegas PRIDE Parade AND Festival! This National Coming OUT Day weekend, you can come to celebrate PRIDE! We will also host our annual ELEVATE PRIDE Pool Party at Flamingo Las Vegas!
May I please have your attention, ladies, gentlemen, and everyone in between? Today marks a bittersweet moment as I stand before you, reflecting on my journey as Miss Deaf Las Vegas PRIDE 2022 and reigning through 2023. Representing the LGBTQIA+ community as a beacon of pride, acceptance, and love has been a remarkable honor.
Another steamy summer is upon us, but this one feels different, doesn’t it? Collectively, our priorities have shifted recently to some unexpected focus points that aren’t necessarily giving us the summer experience we anticipated. Foundations have been shifting lately, and aspects of our lives that we thought would be around much longer have been in a dissolution process (both literally and metaphorically).
Dust Las Vegas stands as a new haven for the LGBTQ+ community in the heart of Las Vegas, offering a dynamic blend of entertainment, culinary delights, and a welcoming atmosphere. Founded by Ryan Bandy and managed by J.C. Lopez, Dust Las Vegas is a testament to their combined passion for creating inclusive spaces and dedication to the bar industry.
Magic Nights Publishing has released “Blake’s Adventure with the Halloween Witch,” a children’s book that celebrates diversity and inclusivity. Written and illustrated by Brandon and Calvin Tate, a married gay couple and proud fathers to two young daughters, this enchanting tale promises to be a significant addition to children’s literature.
Bi people exist. Now, I’m sure most of you consider that a “well, duh” statement. I mean- we have a whole letter in the main mafia alphabet. Of course, we’re here, and queer people are used to it. But as with any sexuality, there is nuance. And nuance is why I can’t relate to a lot of bisexual stuff. That’s why I can’t say “me too!” when a meme about bisexuals is posted, or wear a shirt labeled “bisexual” to PRIDE. That’s because I’m a different, lesser-known type of bi. I’m biromantic.
