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Los Angeles Leather Pride Confirms 2018 Dates

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Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA November 18, 2017 – The Los Angeles Leather Coalition (LALC), has confirmed the dates of March 18 to 25, 2018 for the 19th Annual Los Angeles Leather Pride (LALP) fundraising and community social gathering. “The community spoke and we've listened, and for our theme we've chosen one that truly encompasses our city and the spectrum of unique individuals without whom Los Angeles Leather Pride just simply wouldn't be” said Gus Norris, the 2018 LALP Executive Producer. Building upon the old and bringing in the new to reflect the vibrant and diverse community of LA, this event will create a space where all feel included regardless of race, identity, orientation, gender, status, ability, role or creed. Los Angeles Leather Pride is committed to thrive and grow through the diversity which unifies and bonds the Leather Community of our great city.

The theme for the 2018 Los Angeles Leather Pride is: “We Are ALL LA Leather”, with a packed schedule of events spread out all over LA County from Sun, March 18, 2018 until Sun, March 25, 2018. Highlights include the Kick Off Celebration on March 18th, Hosted by Men of ONYX Southwest at Eagle 562 in Long Beach, and the 19th Annual Mr. LA Leather Contest which is scheduled for Sat, March 24, 2017 at the Historic Globe Theater in Downtown Los Angeles. The week-long event is capped by the 6th annual Off Sunset Festival which will see 10,000 revelers flow into the streets of Silverlake. Please visit www.losangelesleatherpride.com for the full schedule of events.

“We have a talented and dedicated planning committee working hard to bring some exciting ideas to life. The best aspect of supporting as broad and diverse a community as LA Leather is the opportunity to showcase how we all come together to make leather and fetish thrive – and have a great time doing so.” – Gus Norris, 2018 LALP Executive Producer

The LA Leather Pride Planning Committee recently named the FIGHT Magazine as its Media Sponsor with the March 2018 Issue of the FIGHT Magazine once again serving as the “Official Guide to the 19th Annual Los Angeles Leather Pride”. There are plenty of sponsorship opportunities available, more information can also be found on the LALP website or by contacting the Sponsorship Team at david ( @ ) laleatherpride dot com dot

The Mr. LA Leather Contest in its present form dates back to 2000 as a regional title, representing the Los Angeles Leather/BDSM Community. This year we are proud to have 12 local qualifying contests who will each send a contestant to compete for Mr. LA Leather 2018. Each of these “feeder” contests are produced by local businesses and organizations, which demonstrate the diversity of the local leather community. The winner of Mr. Los Angeles Leather 2018 will go on to represent Los Angeles at the International Mr. Leather Contest in Chicago, IL over Memorial Day Weekend 2018. The 1st Runner-Up has the option to represent Los Angeles at American Brotherhood Weekend, also in Chicago, later in the fall.

At the November 2017 General Meeting of the LALC, its Community Partners confirmed a panel of 9 judges for the Mr. LA Leather Contest. This year’s panel is the most diverse that has been seen in the 19-year history of the contest. The selection process was altered slightly to reflect added community participation, where the community at-large submitted 51 nominations of local, regional and international leaders in the Leather/BDSM Communities. Of those names the Community Partners narrowed that list down to 9 finalists, which the LALC Board of Directors recommended to impanel. A formal release of the panel will be completed in a future release.

Be sure to check out the Official LALP Website www.losangelesleatherpride.com for updates, information, full event schedule, etc. Also available is the Official LALP Smartphone App – available free for both Apple and Android devices in the respective app stores. Follow LALP on Social Media (www.fb.com/LALeather and ( @ ) LALeatherPride on both Twitter and Instagram) dot

The Los Angeles Leather Coalition (LALC) is a non-profit 501(c)4 organization which facilitates communications and mutual understanding among different segments of the leather-affiliated community, as well as promotes unity through cooperative endeavors that offer entertainment, education, social interaction, and community service.