Dionysia Pride
be gay do wine
be gay do wine
june 28 • north shore pride • Salem MA
Calling Bacchae of All Genders
Join our Dionysian marching group of on June 28 in Salem
LGBTQ2IA+ Dionysians! I call us to gather in a procession in Salem for North Shore Pride! We'll be taking the guise of crazed Bacchae, the feral worshippers of Dionysus, our god of wine, parties, theatre, neurodivergence, intoxication, the wild world of nature, and gender variance. Though heterosexual supremacy did not always take the form it takes now, Dionysus has been adopted in recent centuries as a designated protector of queer people.
Be Gay Do Wine: The theme this year is the celebration of our authentic, wild queer identities, even in the face of oppression. Whether that is through our rituals, creative outlets, lovemaking, social activism, or community support - we dance today so we have the spirit and strength to fight tomorrow.
The Procession: Dress in your best Dionysian Regalia, Pride Wear, Cosplay, Drag, or Cocktail Hour Best, and dance in celebration of our beautiful, diverse, wild community.
We Will Have For You: Ribbons, Flowers, Music.
Symbology and Style Inspiration: Leopard print, togas, wands, pine cones, laurel wreaths, grape vines and leaves, goblets, satyrs, bells, colors of purple, red, green, and gold.
Temple of Dionysus: We are marching under the non-profit group Temple of Dionysus who kindly registered so we could march. You do not need to be a member or a worshipper to attend: non-spiritual, atheist, and agnostic party folks are welcome if you dig the theme (see Rule 1).
Rules are few but important:
1. Celebrate Our Differences: Come for fun, come for worship, come for curiosity. Whether you are a Hellenist practitioner, incorporate Dionysus into your larger spiritual practice, or are just a fan of wine, Greek literature, or Hadestown - everyone is welcome here. Please respect everyone's individual path and level of participation.
2. Protect Each Other: Please abide by laws in Salem, look out for each other, and respect the natural beauty here by not littering. As of this invitation, Salem is a sanctuary city for both the immigrant community and LGBTQ people.
Sound fun? RSVP to save your place!
Be Gay Do Wine: The theme this year is the celebration of our authentic, wild queer identities, even in the face of oppression. Whether that is through our rituals, creative outlets, lovemaking, social activism, or community support - we dance today so we have the spirit and strength to fight tomorrow.
The Procession: Dress in your best Dionysian Regalia, Pride Wear, Cosplay, Drag, or Cocktail Hour Best, and dance in celebration of our beautiful, diverse, wild community.
We Will Have For You: Ribbons, Flowers, Music.
Symbology and Style Inspiration: Leopard print, togas, wands, pine cones, laurel wreaths, grape vines and leaves, goblets, satyrs, bells, colors of purple, red, green, and gold.
Temple of Dionysus: We are marching under the non-profit group Temple of Dionysus who kindly registered so we could march. You do not need to be a member or a worshipper to attend: non-spiritual, atheist, and agnostic party folks are welcome if you dig the theme (see Rule 1).
Rules are few but important:
1. Celebrate Our Differences: Come for fun, come for worship, come for curiosity. Whether you are a Hellenist practitioner, incorporate Dionysus into your larger spiritual practice, or are just a fan of wine, Greek literature, or Hadestown - everyone is welcome here. Please respect everyone's individual path and level of participation.
2. Protect Each Other: Please abide by laws in Salem, look out for each other, and respect the natural beauty here by not littering. As of this invitation, Salem is a sanctuary city for both the immigrant community and LGBTQ people.
Sound fun? RSVP to save your place!