This year was such an amazing Pride for me. It Started at The Georgia Aquarium’s Ocean Ballroom. JP Sheffield, the Executive Director of the Atlanta Pride Committee,invited me to Atlanta Pride’s Annual VIP Kickoff Party. It was from 6-8PM on Friday and with complimentary food and drinks so how could I say no? Well the food part almost made me stay home but the open bar was kind of convincing. Then JP told me than the Mayor Kasim Reed was going to be there to speak so I set out on a mission, I just had to meet him! Nicole should meet the Mayor.

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I set out the night with Janelle Paige Brooks, Kyle, Luke, and myself. The thing about the party at the Aquarium is that, I was confused about was were I was suppose to go. The VIP party (where I was to be) was in the Ocean Ballroom. I didn’t want to have to walk from the parking deck to the main entrance of the Aquarium, so I had Luke Drop Me and Kyle off. Come to find out the Ocean Ballroom’s entrance is in the Parking deck. I was walking around the outside of the very large GA Aquarium for some time before I found my way into the Parking Deck. The video I posted is to the left, I was Killed!

When I did get inside the ballroom the Mayor was on stage speaking to everyone. I got a little video of that also to the right. When he got done he went and stood next to JP who I had not said hello to yet. I went over to them, said hello and kind of froze up and just stode there. I dont know what I was thinking. What? Did I think the Mayor was going to just start chatting me up? Not so much. Two ladies came over and asked to get a picture with him and I jumped right on their coat tails and got me one also. Mission accomplished! Kind of.

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After the VIP party we went in the the Aquarium with everyone else. The Party was a sold out and the place was packed. I took a few videos when I got in there. I ran into Trent Nichelson who is always taping me at my shows. When I put the camrra on him, He froze right up. Kind of funny to me. When I turned around too, there where a few fans that started to freak out a little which always freaks me out everytime.

Mayor Kasim Reed

me and Mayor Kasim Reed, mission accomplished!

Mission accomplished!

janelle Brooks, Me and look at the crowd

Janelle Brooks and Me

The crowds, WOW

Well it was Friday night so I had to get to work at LeBuzz. We left the aquarium and headed to my house to get my things for the show when all the free drinks from the Aquarium started to kick in. On the way to Lebuzz we Picked up Susannah, Wes, and Shavonna Brooks. In the car ride I made another video of them all in the back seat. It was Shavonna’s birthday so she was in a good mood also.

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When I got to Lebuzz I got a little drunker and and took some more video of us in the dressing room. You see Ciran Chanel Stratton, she is the one with the crown on. She just won Miss Rising Diva and was in town with Claire D’Shey (edward scissorhands). She was our guest that night with Amber Nicole. Shavonna Brooks and Jasmine Antoinette are in there with Heather, the Little white girl in the back who is Destiny’s roommate. The latin boy that ran out the door well that would be Destiny’s Man Alex. I had a good start to my pride this year. As you see I got a little crazy with all the videos but I hope you all like them. Please feel free to leave me a comment at the bottom of this post and tell me about your pride weekend!

There were so many people there and below are a few I took! I had a Blast and cant wait to do it again next year! Janelle was so much fun that night i had her make a Video for all my Latin Friends.

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Justin Ziegler and me

Justin Ziegler and me

NPB and A Whale

NPB and a Whale

Josh Cox ,me , Alonso McNamara, and Phoenix Atl

Josh Cox, Me, Alonso McNamara, Phoenix ATL

Janelle Brooks , Steve Wang, Kyle Ebbs, and NPB

Janelle Brooks, Steve Wang, Kyle Ebbs, and NPB

So this was my first time working in Augusta. I had been there before with my friend Kenny who is from there. That is another post all together lol. This was Augusta’s first pride so I was very excited to be a part of it . I rode in the car with my best friend Susannah.  When we were following Kenny down highway 20, I started thinking about what hair I wanted to wear that night.  At that time I realized I didn’t bring any hair with me.  OOPS, more like OH Shit we have to turn around, I HAVE NO HAIR!!!! KILLING!!!

Needless to say, I got there later then I wanted to.  I typically like to get to the city I’m working in a few hours before I have to get ready.

Shot, shot, shot!

Shot, shot, shot!

Performing

Performing

Still Performing

Still Performing

Big Red Truck

Big Red Truck

Shalen Taylor, Mark Stevens,me and Chris Miser

Shalen Taylor, Mark Stevens,me and Chris Miser

Me and Susannah had a little after party

Me and Susannah had a little after party

Timothy Conley and me

Timothy Conley and me

Henry Martin and me

Henry Martin and me

I have worked in Marietta at Lebuzz for five years now. Marietta has always been close to me because I was born there! I was very excited when the The North Georgia Rainbow Coalition asked me to host the their VP. To be a part of the city’s first Pride was a complete honor! Take a look below in the photos for the press release Lebuzz released. Click here to view Project Q Atlanta’s coverage of the day.

Marietta Pride was one of my proudest moments I have been a part of and I hope to always be there in years to come. It took so many volunteers and entertainers to make this happen and I thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

Me and Shane Backstage

Me and Shane Backstage

Rainbow Performance

Rainbow Performance

me & Tawnia Bates

me & Tawnia Bates

Caitlin McLain & Me

Caitlin McLain & Me

Me and some of the staff Of NGRC

Me and some of the staff Of NGRC

Destiny Brooks, me, Kenya Black Barbie-Dupree,& Jasmine Antoinette

Destiny Brooks, me, Kenya Black Barbie-Dupree,& Jasmine Antoinette

North Ga Pride press release

North Ga Pride press release

Marietta Pride 2010

Marietta Pride 2010