Whistler Pride 2015 through the lens of Jackson Photografix
An incredible line up of talent made for some great images for Whistler Pride 2015
The eight day festival that celebrated diversity both on and off the slopes of Whistler made for some exciting and beautiful images at Whistler Pride 2015. GayWhistler’s staff photographer, Jackson Photografix, captured some amazing shots that give you a glimpse back to some of the magic at the annual Gay and Lesbian Ski/Snowboard week January 24-31, 2015.
Snowball – the Main event at Whistler Pride 2015
This year Snowball, the main event and closing party of the eight day festival saw incredible talent with DJ Landon James opening the night and the incredibly positive and happy energy of the headliner: THE FREEMASONS took everyone on a wonderful journey only to be handed off to DJ DEL STAMP to close the night off with incredible gusto. The BIG ROGER GO GO Gods and the beautifully crafted visuals by SHOWMAX kept the energy up and exciting.
Chickalicious – the women’s Main event at Whistler Pride 2015
This year Chickalicious at the legendary GLC at the base of Whistler Mountain played host to the closing (and main event) party for the women at Whistler Pride. DJ LISA DE LUX along with ACE MCKAY and her Go Go Girls lead the night into the wee hours of the morning.
WhiteOUT with DJ SETH COOPER
The Friday night club party at Garf’s Whistler with DJ Seth Cooper (Chicago) packed the dance floor with his vocal, high energy, driven beats!
Proud promotional partner: JustCircuit.com / JustCircuit Magazine
An official Pre WHITE PARTY PALM SPRINGS Party!
Furrocious presented by Tourism Saskatoon with DJ WAYNE G
The uniform party where the theme is military, bear, fetish and fun! A wild night with a packed dance floor with incredible music by DJ/Producer Wayne G (UK). Promotional Partner: Bearracuda Worldwide
Lights sound and experience redesigned by the Big Roger Events team with Debut Event Design Inc. and Showmax Events.
Snow Bunnies hit Whistler Pride with DJ KASHA KENNEDY
The Women of Whistler Pride hit the club for a hot Friday night out dancing to the tunes of DJ Kasha Kennedy! Presenting partner Lipstick Jungle Events
Celebrating the 5th annual Whistler Pride March + Skiout
During the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver/Whistler – GayWhistler produced the first Olympic and Paralympic Pride House, a pavilion that celebrated LGBT culture, sports and human rights. It was through Pride House we were able to raise awareness of homophobia and transphobia within sports and create a global conversation on LGBT marginalization within sports. During the Olympics two official Olympic sports TV networks made disparaging and homophobic remarks against US Olympic Figure Skater, Johnny Weir. Pride House led the first Gay Pride March in Whistler to the official Whistler Olympic Media centre and held an international press conference to defend John Wier. 2015 celebrated the 5th anniversary of this historic march.
Splash Pool Party with NICK BERTOSSI
An incredible night of splashing, swimming, soaking and dancing poolside to a spectacular set by Vancouver’s own DJ Nick Bertossi!
Throwback Thursday with DJ QUEST
Our retro party was a huge success! DJ Quest delivered a totally radical retro boogie set for a fun crowd who shook their groove thing all night long!
Better Together – Pride Banquet benefiting Rainbow Refugee
Guests got their fill of great entertainment and delicious food at the Whistler Pride Banquet. The evening included a silent auction, the presentation of the official Whistler Pride Proclamation by the Mayor Nancy Wilhelm-Morden. Attendees were treated to a beautifully moving piece by the evening’s beneficiary Rainbow Refugee Committee, a comical sketch by the Whistler Pride Mountain guides and a hysterical half-hour of standup by comedian/actor Darcy Michael. Vancouver drag legend Joan-E emceed the night and provided us with a delightful three song after dinner performance!
Gender Bender with DJ QUEST and the Unstoppable CONNI SMUDGE
A fun crowd came out to mix, mingle and get bent after the Margaret Cho show. Vancouver’s DJ Quest provided the bouncin’ soundtrack for the night!
Whistler Night of Comedy with MARGARET CHO + KATE WILLETT
A huge night of big laughs with the notorious Margaret Cho! Kate Willett Comedy provided a hysterical opening act for the sold out event! Emceed by the Unstoppable Conni Smudge.
Special thanks to the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) and Destination British Columbia for helping make this incredible event happen! #ExploreBC #SkiBC
Save a Horse! Ride a Cowboy! – The annual Cowboy/Cowgirl Party
The Tuesday night Cowboy party! A great night out at Buffalo Bills! Line dancing led by Timberline Dance Society!
Bollywood Beats After Party with DJ SALIM
What a fun night! Dj Salim (Vancouver) turned Moe Joe’s into a Bollywood dance party for the official after party for the first night of the Whistler Pride mini queer film festival!
Whistler Pride 2015 Après Ski
A collection of photos from our infamous daily Après! Hosted by our incredible ski and snowboard guides!
Special thanks to Tourism Saskatoon for sponsoring Thursday’s Après, to Health Initiative for Men (HIM) and to DJ Blacklow and DJ Bret Law for perfect soundscapes for Friday and Saturday’s events!
GLITTER – the official opening party of Whistler Pride 2015 in Vancouver with DJ PAULO
Whistler Pride 2015 kicked things off en pointe with the TROCKADEROS followed by the official opening party in Vancouver at Club 560 – GLITTER with DJ Paulo + DJ Del Stamp.
Thank you!
Thank you to all of the festival sponsors, community partners and the hundreds of volunteer hours that so many people contributed in helping to make this year’s festival a glowing success. Thank you to you, the festival attendee, for being so generous at Whistler Pride at the Coat Checks, Silent Auction tables and special events. In total the week of Whistler Pride have been able to contribute over $25,000 to various charities. Thank you.
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