**The contest has ended and the winners are below! Congratulations and thank you all for participating!**
- Gordon: $100 Cash
- Mihaela: Gaysia – Adventures of the Queer East
- Heidi: ManAboutWorld Magazine
- Ed: Rainbow Barcelona Tours
- Ron: $50 Gift Card to Andrew Christian
- Carrie: $100 cash
In order to kickoff our new campaign with a bang, we are happy to announce the #mygaypride Giveaway! We’re excited for our Summer of Pride and we want you to help share the message. You can sign up for the giveaway using your email or Facebook account – then you can spread the word! You’ll receive entries by liking us on Facebook or following us on Twitter. You’ll also receive 5 bonus entries for anyone who signs up through your referrals via Facebook, Twitter or email.
We’ve partnered with some great travel and LGBT brands to sponsor the giveaway and they’ve graciously given you the opportunity to win more than $500 in prizes! We’ll be giving away a total of 5 prizes and you can enter to win the giveaway using the widget below. All entries will be drawn at random but you’ll increase your chances of winning the more you participate. The giveaway ends at midnight on Monday, June 16th CET. Winners will be announced by June 20th.
Prizes
Prize #1: $100 in Cash – Provided by GoEuro (payable by US check or PayPal)
Prize #2: $100 in Cash – Provided by Hostelworld (payable by US check or PayPal)
Prize #3: 1-year Free Subscription to ManAboutWorld Magazine
Prize #4: 2 x Tickets to Rainbow Barcelona Tours with airport transfer
Prize #5: Copy of the newly released book: Gaysia: Adventures in the Queer East – by Benjamin Law published by Cleiss Press.
Prize #6: $50 online voucher to Andrew Christian
So what are you waiting for?! Sign up NOW and enter for a chance to win!
And remember, you can join the #mygaypride conversation on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Google+! Just post a comment, photo or video using the hashtag #mygaypride on your favorite social media account!
Giveaway Sponsors
GoEuro is a novel search platform focused on finding the best transportation options within Europe. We love the concept because you can search your route and choose between the cheapest, fastest or shortest routes. It’s currently optimized for the UK, Germany, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg…with more countries on the way. Follow them on Facebook and Twitter.
Hostelworld provides the budget traveler with accommodation options at nearly 30,000 properties in 180 countries. We’ve used them extensively during the past 2 years to book everything from a dorm room in a hostel to a private room at a bed and breakfast. You can also join their #EscapeNow Competition for your chance to win an all expenses paid vacation! Follow them on Facebook and Twitter.
ManAboutWorld Magazine is a tablet-based gay travel magazine providing coverage on some of the best LGBT destinations. They do all the research on what to do, where to stay and where to eat and drink to save you time and help you plan the best trip possible. Follow them on Facebook and Twitter.
Rainbow Barcelona Tours provides the LGBT traveler with a personal guided tour of Barcelona’s best sights at your own pace. Their experienced gay tour guides provide you with personal information about the history, culture and activities of the city as well insider information about LGBT nightlife. Follow them on Facebook and Twitter.
Gaysia: Adventures in the Queer East chronicles Law’s investigative journey into the heart of the gayest continent on the planet. From Tokyo’s superstar drag queens to the Bangkok Ladyboys, Law uncovers the intricate web connecting LGBTQ communities and the dominant cultures of countries such as Thailand, China, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar and India. Law’s unyielding style is equal parts travelogue, LGBTQ study, investigative reporting and memoir. Follow them on Facebook and Twitter.
Andrew Christian is an iconic clothing brand selling their products in hundreds of stores across the world. We espeically love their custom woven men's underwear, or rather the models that make the underwear look so sexy! Follow them on Facebook and Twitter.
Official Campaign Partners
We’ve joined forces with several well known LGBT travel brands to help spread the world about the #mygaypride campaign and get people excited to join. We want to extend a special thank you to them for supporting us and joining the conversation.
Gaytravel.com helps to connect the LGBT traveler with gay friendly activities and destinations across the globe. Their website aims to provide eager travelers with the most accurate and up-to-date information to ensure their vacation is pleasurable and comfortable. Follow them on Facebook and Twitter.
Pink Banana Media provides personalized marketing strategies in digital space including digital PR, social media and advertising. Their experience with the LGBT market and social medial channels makes them a valuable partner when trying to reach an LGBT audience on a personal level. Follow them on Facebook and Twitter.
Sitges Pride is held in the small town of Sitges, located on the coast of the Mediterranean, just 40 minutes south of Barcelona. Sitges is a popular among LGBT travelers and is known across the world as a gay friendly destination. The Sitges Pride festival is relatively new now in its 5th year. But don't be put off by its short history because this festival is packed with tons of events, activities, concerts and parties located in this beautiful Catalan coastal town. Follow them on Facebook and Twitter.
I’ve never been to a Pride Festival
never been to a gay pride festival
I’ve never been to a Pride festival but it sounds fun.
Yes, Chicago’s. Interesting.
I went to one last year in St.Petersburg, Fl, where I live. I was awesome. So much positive energy and acceptance.
I have not personally attended, but I have family members who have.
No, I’ve never attended a Pride Festival, but it’s on my bucket list. Thanks for the giveaway!
You should go! Most major and even smaller cities have pride celebrations.
I did not attend
I have not attended a pride festival yet but my friends have attended several.
There’s still time Natalie. There are fun for both LGBT people and allies!
I’ve attended amazing Pride events in Columbus, OH and Toronto!
Sounds nice Geoff. Going to Toronto for WorldPride this year by chance?
Never been to any pride parade/festivals. I’m curious though, I bet it’s festive!
It’s a ton of Fun! You should go sometime :-)
I’ve been to Buffalo Pride and San Francisco Pride. San Francisco Pride is crazy. They close off all of the Castro, and people just party all night at the bars and in the street. Unfortunately gangs come in every year, and there is at least 1 shooting every Pride.
Buffalo is super cool. People are chill and friendly and it’s a great way to make friends and feel a part of the gay community.
Wow that is crazy about San Francisco! Suddenly Buffalo sounds nicer.
I took part in TLV pride – it’s was FUNtastic:)
All the city is covered with rainbow flags and so many (hot) tourists:)
We’re heard great things about Tel Aviv Pride. Would love to go next year!
My favorite Pride Festival was Vancouver, BC!
I have also been to DC Pride, Phoenix Pride, SF Pride, SD Pride, Flagstaff Pride in the Pines, Chicago Pride, and NY Pride!
Oooh Nate – we want to do Vancouver Pride! Love the city but we were never there during the pride festival.
I have never been to a pride festival. I’ve been to a few rainbow festivals though, does that count? :)
Yes Heidi, of course a Rainbow Festival counts :-)
I’ve only ever been to Vancouver Pride (I think 7 times now?), and I hear from people who have been to many that it’s one of the best. I can definitely say it gets better every year, and it is so much fun!
This year I am excited to go to three different prides, all in the UK in London, Brighton, and Cardiff!
Oh wow Claus – that’s a good number of prides to visit! Vancouver sounds nice…we really love that city
I’ll be going to Portland Oregon pride next week!
Awesome! have fun. we really want to visit Portland sometime.
I’ve never been to a Pride Festival
You should go! they are a lot of fun :-)
Love gay prides in Stockholm and Cologne!
Love Stockholm. We’re never done Cologne. Maybe it’s on the list for next year.
I’ve never been to a Pride festival but I’d love to be in one soon!
No time like the present! There are many this summer!
I’ve never been officially to a Pride Festival but I did get caught up in my hometown festival in Hull. It was pretty all embracing and gave massive awareness to issues and co-operation.
Wow Ed, I never would have guessed Hull has it’s own pride. Would be a site to see ;-)