June 11, 2012

Charleston Hosts Pride Weekend with Main Event at Brand-New Aquarium

Mark Thompson READ TIME: 5 MIN.

CHARLESTON, SC - Experience the finest of historic Charleston when Charleston, SC hosts Pride Weekend on July 13 - 16, 2012. This year's host hotel, The Mills House Hotel, is a gem among historic Charleston hotels. History and luxury await at The Mills House Hotel, a Conde Nast Traveler Gold List Hotel. Stroll the halls once walked by General Robert E. Lee and President Theodore Roosevelt.

Blending opulent accommodations, historic ambiance, and modern convenience, the luxury Charleston hotel treats you to true Southern hospitality, the same hospitality the hotel showed their first guests over 150 years ago. With the recent multi-million dollar restoration, the hotel has recaptured its original splendor, and they are eager to share it with their guests for Pride.

Located in the heart of Charleston, The Mills House is the only hotel included in the city's prestigious museum mile. There's no shortage of Charleston attractions nearby, including:

  • Dock Street Theatre (0.0 mile)
  • South Carolina Aquarium (Saturday night's event venue) (
  • The Music Farm (Friday night's event venue) (
  • King Street Antique District (0.0 mile)
  • The Market Place (0.0 mile)
  • Waterfront Park (0.0 mile)
  • The Battery/Historic District (0.5 mile)

    After a day amidst the storied sights of downtown, return to the Mills House where the property stands apart from other Charleston luxury hotels by combining a lush, Victorian atmosphere with modern appeal.

    From their thoughtfully-appointed accommodations to state-of-the-art meeting space and exquisite service, the property exceeds their legendary reputation. Amenities include:

  • Business Center w/ high-speed Internet access
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Concierge desk
  • Barbadoes Room, sumptuous dining
  • Extensive in-house Art Collection

    To make reservations, go to www.chriscolemanenterprises.com and click "Charleston Pride." Mention "Charleston Pride" when making a reservation to secure the Pride Hotel Rate.

    Charleston Pride 2012 Schedule

    Friday Night's Sin Night

    Friday, July 13th, 2012, Charleston Pride welcomes DJ Oren Nizri, an underwear fashion show, and a theatrical experience that Charleston has never seen.

    To kick off Charleston Pride Weekend, DJ Oren Nizri and seven of the deadly sins, portrayed by seven of South Carolina's sexiest models, welcome you to Pride Weekend.

    Located at the historic Music Farm (only blocks from the host hotel) Sin brings you not only world-class music at one of Charleston's famous performance houses, but also two additional performances during the night featuring metal, flames and dance and an underwear fashion show by Addicted from the Seven Deadly Sin models.

    Doors at 9:00 pm, party til 2:00 am / $15 presale tickets available at www.ChrisColemanEnterprises.com ($20 at the door)

    Saturday Night's Neptune and Worship After Hours

    Manny Lehman headlines this year's Charleston Pride Main Event. Only a block from the host hotel, the South Carolina Aquarium sets the stage for Charleston's most elaborate event of the weekend. Saturday night's Main Event includes two icons in music: Manny Lehman and Lydia Prim.

    The brand-new South Carolina Aquarium will host this year's Charleston Pride Main Even and After-Hours. Located on the Bay with tremendous views, this two level space will be built out with state of the art lighting/ sound and decor and VIP area. Performance to be announced.

    Party in the two story atrium until 2:00am, then get set for Charleston
    first After-Hours ever. Once Manny finishes his music set, move deeper into The South Carolina Aquarium and step into Lydia Prim's Worship After Hours.

    Presented by Red Bull, the Official Saturday After Hours will continue with cocktails flowing until 5:00am.

    Sunday at Folly Beach

    After experiencing The Seven Deadly Sins at Friday Night's Sin Event at The Music Farm with DJ Oren Nizri, the Main Event Saturday Night at The South Carolina Aquarium with DJs Manny Lehman and Lydia Prim, then it's time to take the party to the beach.

    With shuttles running to and from Folly Beach and The Mills House (Charleston Pride's Host Hotel), we are expecting a huge crowd at South Carolina's Folly Beach.

    Located only a few miles from downtown Charleston, the quiet, serene, picturesque landscape will play host to Charleston Pride's Official "Closing" Event. DJs tReVoR d and Scorpio will cap off the weekend of local and international beatz. Come party on the beach, watch the sun set on what will be The SE's most talked about Pride Weekend

    12:00 noon until / Presented by Barefoot Wine and Bud Light / Swimwear by Timoteo / Bud Light and Absolut are providing chartered bus transportation to and from The Host Hotel to Folly Beach / Transportation details will be at The Mills House.

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    by Mark Thompson , EDGE Style & Travel Editor

    A long-term New Yorker and a member of New York Travel Writers Association, Mark Thompson has also lived in San Francisco, Boston, Provincetown, D.C., Miami Beach and the south of France. The author of the novels WOLFCHILD and MY HAWAIIAN PENTHOUSE, he has a PhD in American Studies and is the recipient of fellowships at MacDowell, Yaddo, and Blue Mountain Center. His work has appeared in numerous publications.

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