Comments on: FEEDBACK: Tavern Guild treasurer responds to criticism over gay Pride festival changes

By: Richard

Richard — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:09:25 +0000

I do have to agree a little here , I did not feel much pride in my community, when the first thing I saw at the parade last year was about five or more diffident groups , that brought their own KEG of beer, and where doing keg head stands, at 10 am. But will have to say I will not be going to Lee park this year, I can’t imagine that crowd fenced in , with only one exit , um no thanks.

By: Ken

Ken — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:22:17 +0000

Has anyone ever thought of moving the Pride festival to another spot? If public drunkeness is causing all these issues then maybe someone should consider moving the festival out of Oak Lawn. Other cities do it, like Denver and Minneapolis (both with huge pride festivals – they put Dallas to shame). Maybe it should be moved to Fair Park? Tons of space and Fair Park is such a jewel that this city seems to forget to use. Maybe we should start thinking about other alternatives other than Lee Park and the corner of Throckmorton and Cedar Springs.

By: DHeli

DHeli — Sat, 21 May 2011 02:03:18 +0000

I think they should charge more like other Big City’s but get us some better talent and sound please. I think they should have had the 100 cops on site this year. I saw 3 fights, drunk queens making a mess for everyone trying to enjoy the events. You get what you pay for that’s why it has been such a bore perhaps.

By: DB Cooper

DB Cooper — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:40:07 +0000

Casey Belcher = anotherr whiney “keyboard expert”. I think Casey should volunteer to help with this year’s parade and festival. Then Casey can talk about it with some degree of intelligence and experience.

By: David Webb

David Webb — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 18:51:47 +0000

How right you are, James. I never dreamed that one day I would be one of the old timers. It seemed impossible. I guess all young people think that.

By: James Simmons

James Simmons — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 16:46:16 +0000

Casey, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the new generation of today will become the cranky old farts of tomorrow. And you’ll be one of them. And if you like big words, you can also throw in persnickety, cantankerous and obstinate into the mix. The process is called “aging”. You may not believe it is happening to you (especially if you’re a 20-something), but believe me, it is.

By: Casey Belcher

Casey Belcher — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:16:22 +0000

Alan Pierce = cranky old fart. Its time for these dinosaurs to step aside and let the new generation handle parades and parties. I dont know why anyone with his attitude is even in the bar business. Now that I know how he looks down upon us drunks, I’ll think twice before spending my money in his bar.

By: James Simmons

James Simmons — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 18:01:41 +0000

I still do not understand. Why does the Pride celebration have to be (a) a parade (b) on Cedar Springs that (c) culminates in a rally at Lee Park? It it just because this is what has always been done? Does tradition outweigh practicality? Michael Doughman was very explicit with his initial assessment: the costs have risen exponentially. The city has imposed more restrictions. The crowd (or at least SOME of the crowd) is not behaving in a respectable manner. The streets are being trashed. And the answer is to fence off the park. It appears to me that (a) the fence will add to the cost, (b) the streets will still be trashed whether the park is fenced or not and (c) those who behave inappropriately will continue to do so, whether inside the fence or outside. What am I missing here?

By: Gordon

Gordon — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 03:15:16 +0000

Does the “Tavern Guild” ..aka (Caven Enterprises controlled) actually think anyone is stupid enough to think this is anything other than another way for them to sell alcohol and make a profit? It is a PUBLIC Park and fencing it off and charging changes the atmosphere of this event. It I want to pay for alcohol at inflated prices I’ll go visit the bars..NO THANKS. I and a lot of my friends will not be there. Thanks for ruining this.

By: lane

lane — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 20:31:13 +0000

this is the same old shit from the tavern guild as last week, just a different spin.. all the bars over charge us and do we still go to them? some do but i dont… your choice so stay home like me, lol…