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Southern Voice
                                                   September 3, 1993
copied with permission from Southern Voice

                     NC PRIDE MARCH GOES TO CHARLOTTE

  Charlotte, NC - For the first time in its eight-year history, the
North Carolina Lesbian and Gay Pride March will be held in the state's
largest city, Charlotte.

  The statewide celebration, to be held June 3-5, 1994, is expected to
bring 3,000-5,000 people to the city.  Activities being planned include
concerts, seminars, a business expo and picnics, with the march and
rally set for Sunday.

  "We will be looking for some major names to be part of out
celebration," said Sue Henry, one of the co-chairs of the event.  "We
will be encouraging all members of the lesbian and gay community to
participate in the weekend's activities, and we will be inviting
everyone who is supportive of equal rights."

  North Carolina Lesbian and Gay Pride, Inc., based in Durham, awarded
the 1994 march to Charlotte on July 24.  Though most frequently held in
Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area, the event does move to other parts of
the state, as in 1992 when it was held in Asheville.

  Those wishing to volunteer or make a contribution can contact the
local organizing committee at P.O. Box 32062, Charlotte NC 28232-2062,
or call Sue Henry days at (704) 332-7473, or Dan Kirch evenings at (704)
536-1372.