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Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau gives away weekend vacation package to experience Dallas’ LGBT Pride celebrations.

Dallas, TX, May 26, 2010 /LGBT News - PRWEB/ The Dallas lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community will celebrate 27 years of pride this September. To commemorate, the Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau (Dallas CVB) is giving away a vacation package for two to visit Dallas during Pride weekend, September 17 - 20, 2010. For a chance to win, visit www.glbtdallas.com for entry and official rules and regulations.

“Dallas is one of the most affordable and appealing destinations in the Southwest and Dallas Pride is a great opportunity for visitors to experience why we are the No. 1 travel destination in Texas,” said Phillip Jones, president and CEO of the Dallas CVB.

The winner of the sweepstake will receive round trip airfare to Dallas provided by American Airlines, corporate sponsor of the Dallas CVB; accommodations by W Dallas – Victory, which includes a dinner at the unique Craft restaurant; passes to Gay Day at Six Flags Over Texas, compliments of Dallas Voice; and VIP passes to Gaybingo Dallas, compliments of Resource Center Dallas.

Dallas Pride weekend offers several events that showcase the city’s friendly and diverse LGBT community. The highlight of the weekend is the annual Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade. Now in its 27th year, the parade is expecting to include nearly 2,000 marching participants and draw more than 40,000 spectators from across the nation and around the world.

Organized by the Dallas Tavern Guild, this year’s Dallas Pride theme is “One Heart, One World, One Pride”. Immediately following the parade will be the Pride Festival at Lee Park. For more information and a schedule of events, please visit www.dallasprideparade.com.

“With exclusive shopping destinations, a world-class arts district, a diverse culinary scene and vibrant nightlife, Dallas is truly a one-size fits all shoe that makes this city the perfect travel destination for LGBT travelers,” said Jones.

Entries for the sweepstakes will be accepted online through July 29, 2010, and a winner will be announced shortly thereafter. The sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the U.S. at least 21 years of age or older at the time of entry. For official rules and to enter, please visit www.glbtdallas.com.