Chicago 2006 Gay Games Ceremony

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(Chicago, IL) - General tickets to the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Chicago 2006 Gay Games are now on sale at tickets.gaygameschicago.org.
Limited-availability Premium Ticket Packages - premium advance tickets to both ceremonies - are also currently on sale.

Opening Ceremony - 15 July 15, 2006 - Soldier Field

More than any one element, the Opening Ceremony carries the power of experience and personal transformation that typifies the history and significance of almost 25 years of the Gay Games. The event begins with the traditional processional with thousands of athletes and artists entering the stadium organized by cities. Following the participant oath, the athletes take their seats and an incredible entertainment show begins.

Tickets to the Opening Ceremony are $50, $70, $80, $100, $125 and $150.

Closing Ceremony - July 22, 2006 - Wrigley Field

Chicago bids farewell to world visitors amidst spectacle and celebration in historic Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs. An afternoon event, Closing Ceremony will be followed by a community celebration in the Lakeview neighborhood with area establishments and community organizations helping mark the end of an incredible 8 days.

Tickets to the Closing Ceremony are $50, $75 and $90.

Tickets to all Gay Games events, including sporting events, concerts, special tours and parties, are all available online at tickets.gaygameschicago.org.

The expected 12,000 Gay Games 2006 participants do not need to purchase ceremony tickets since their registration fee includes premiere seating at both ceremonies.


The Gay Games VII Sports and Cultural Festival will take place July 15-22, 2006. Over 12,000 athletes from more than 100 countries will compete in 30 sports ranging from softball to dancesport, swimming to tennis. The weeklong event will include band, cheerleading and color guard performances, chorus, an ancillary arts festival, and a series of community-organized social events and parties. The opening ceremony is scheduled for July 15 at Soldier Field, the lakefront home stadium of American-style football's Chicago Bears. Closing ceremony will be July 22 at Wrigley Field, the home of Major League Baseball's Chicago Cubs, located in the heart of Chicago's largest LGBT neighborhood.

Registration for Gay Games VII is now open .

[Stout1]

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I heard about that, it's all over the STL radio. Well not all over but on it from time to time. They are wonderng when we are gonna have our "gay day" at the park.

[superdog]

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So if there is a Gay Games is there also a Straight Games, Bi-Games, Divorced Games...

Tust me, I`m sure if gay people account for 10% if the popluation (which is what I heard anyway...) then gay/bi people are probably already represented in the olympics (ever seen the contestants for womens Judo?)

When are we going to get mens syncro swimming anyway? Godamnit!
EQUALITY NOW! Let`s all sign a petition at moveon.org for mens syncro swim.

[Scalleywag]

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I dont understand how gays say they want to be treated equally and fairly just like the rest of the population but then they seperate themselves from the population when it is convenient. If you want to be treated equally quit having gay marches and gay games and just be part of society.

[T-Man007]

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I dont understand how gays say they want to be treated equally and fairly just like the rest of the population but then they seperate themselves from the population when it is convenient. If you want to be treated equally quit having gay marches and gay games and just be part of society.

Thank you!

No offense to anyone, but this is the same with many African Amricans. They want total equality but their wear clothes like FUBU (for us by us). What kind of shit is that? Or, the United Negro Fund. What if there was a United Cracker Fund? Many would call it racist. What about the Freak Nik in Atlanta? It's an all black college spring break. What if there was an all white spring break? The African Americans have all kinds of Black Only awards, ceremonies, organizations, schools, etc... But then the same ones who want their seperation from whites try to sue country clubs for not having black members. But if a white guy tried to sue the United Negro Fund for not allowing him to get money for college the African American community would be in an uproar.

I think any group that wants to be united needs to quit doing things that intentionally serperate them. Quit doing things that support only your cause. Until people quit thinking more about themselves and start thinking more about those around them there will never be unity in this country.

This was in no way meant to be a slam on anyone. I'm just stating the facts that exist in our society.

[ncsuLuke]

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Thank you!

No offense to anyone, but this is the same with many African Amricans. They want total equality but their wear clothes like FUBU (for us by us). What kind of shit is that? Or, the United Negro Fund. What if there was a United Cracker Fund? Many would call it racist. What about the Freak Nik in Atlanta? It's an all black college spring break. What if there was an all white spring break? The African Americans have all kinds of Black Only awards, ceremonies, organizations, schools, etc... But then the same ones who want their seperation from whites try to sue country clubs for not having black members. But if a white guy tried to sue the United Negro Fund for not allowing him to get money for college the African American community would be in an uproar.

I think any group that wants to be united needs to quit doing things that intentionally serperate them. Quit doing things that support only your cause. Until people quit thinking more about themselves and start thinking more about those around them there will never be unity in this country.

This was in no way meant to be a slam on anyone. I'm just stating the facts that exist in our society.

beat me to it

[Fit2bLarge]

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Until people quit thinking more about themselves and start thinking more about those around them there will never be unity in this country.

this is true of all races, not only African-Americans

[jipped genes]

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i wonder what kind of games they will have?

mens greased up naked leap frog sponsored by viagra?

i have nothing against gay folk but i am sure there will be the most flaming queens and bulls there from all over the world propagating the biggest stereotypes and that is how many will see gay people and think its the norm further driving a wedge between the community and the rest of the world

[kite]

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I dont understand how gays say they want to be treated equally and fairly just like the rest of the population but then they seperate themselves from the population when it is convenient. If you want to be treated equally quit having gay marches and gay games and just be part of society.

Absolutely

[T-Man007]

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this is true of all races, not only African-Americans

That's why I said 'people'. I was referring to everyone.

[DJDIGGLER]

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Mikey are you going to bring your pink ipod there?

[SMILEY FACE]

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Mikey are you going to bring your pink ipod there?

yes and some stars on my pink ipod and my purse and what else , oh, my rainbow flag too...WANNA CUM AS WELL ????

[DJDIGGLER]

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yes and some stars on my pink ipod and my purse and what else , oh, my rainbow flag too...WANNA CUM AS WELL ????

I KNEW IT YOU ARE GAY!!

[Lily]

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I dont understand how gays say they want to be treated equally and fairly just like the rest of the population but then they seperate themselves from the population when it is convenient. If you want to be treated equally quit having gay marches and gay games and just be part of society.

[Lily]

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yes and some stars on my pink ipod and my purse and what else , oh, my rainbow flag too...WANNA CUM AS WELL ????

LOL good come back!