GLAAD Cancels ‘Pride Rocks’ Plans in San Diego

Filed Under Gay Events | April 24th, 2008 

GLAADLos Angeles, CA — The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) immediately withdrew this week from the “Pride Rocks” event scheduled to take place at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, owned by San Diego businessman Doug Manchester.

GLAAD has an existing relationship with Global Hyatt Corporation and is continuing to participate in other Hyatt “Pride Rocks” events this summer, but does not and will not have a relationship with the individual hotel property owned by Mr. Manchester, because of his support for a California amendment to ban marriage for gay couples.

“Mr. Manchester’s decision to fund an initiative that would hurt loving, committed gay couples makes it impossible for us to continue to be associated with any promotion of his venue,” said GLAAD President Neil G. Giuliano. “GLAAD strongly encourages members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community to speak as one and to withdraw their support from this venue’s event as well.”

Source: GLAAD