Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa to Host Third Annual Sedona Pride on the Rocks Festival

Two Great Days, Four Main Events, One Unforgettable Weekend
July 27, 2011 - PRLog -- SEDONA, Ariz. – (July 27, 2011) – Located in one of the most beautiful destinations in the country, Hilton Sedona Resort and Spa is set to host the third annual Sedona Pride on the Rocks Festival, September 16 through 17. The resort has teamed up with Sedona Gay Pride to bring what is sure to be the most talked about Pride celebration of the year.  Guests of the resort can be in the heart of all the action for special Pride rates starting at $139 on Friday and $179 on Saturday night.
The festivities begin on Friday, September 16 with the Pre-Pride Party, hosted by Juniper Bar and Grille at the nearby Sedona Golf Resort and will feature a live DJ, complimentary snacks, fantastic views and cash bar. On Saturday, September 17, Pride on the Rocks Festival officially kicks off at noon at the Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa.  Activities will include a main stage with local and regional entertainers, a live drag show emceed by the fabulous Afeelya Bunz, numerous vendors and exhibitors, community outreach services, fantastic food and drinks and other events – all going until 6:00 p.m.
One of the main events of the weekend, the Private Pride Pool Party at Hilton Sedona’s luxurious 25-meter spa pool is sure to draw a beautiful crowd.  Admission is complimentary for guests with a festival pass. Attendees will be able to treat themselves to a Manicure and Martini moment, take part in the exciting pool games or simply cool off in the giant pool reserved for the Pride Festival community from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
As the sun fades behind the world-famous Sedona Red Rocks, Pride guests are invited to join a special Pride Night “Gay-la” at Hilton Sedona’s beautiful ballroom and outdoor event space.  This unforgettable party will feature a live DJ, drag show, dance floor and cash bar. The “Gay-la” starts at 8 p.m. and lasts until 2 a.m.
Admission for each Pride on the Rocks event is $10 per person. Perfect Pride Packages are also available for those who plan to attend all three events.
Sedona has always been known as a warm and friendly destination, and Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa is no exception. As a TAG Approved® hotel, Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa meets six LGBT-friendly qualifications including treating heterosexual and domestic partners equally in personnel policies and employing staff who reflect the diversity of their community.
To book a stay at Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa for Pride on the Rocks, call 1.877.2REDROCK (1.877.273.3762) or visit the on line group booking page at http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/S/SDXSEHH...
For additional information about the festival and to purchase tickets, visit http://www.sedonapride.org.  View the beautiful Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa at http://www.hiltonsedonaresort.com.

About Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa
Located along the beautiful Red Rock Scenic Byway, Sedona’s gateway to world-famous red rock country and Arizona’s first All American Road, Hilton Sedona Resort and Spa, a 219-room property is only 90 minutes north of Phoenix.  Guest accommodations feature two-room suites with separate living rooms and private patios or balconies, with breathtaking views of Sedona’s majestic red rocks or the Sedona Golf Resort.  In-room amenities include fireplace, flat screen televisions, mini-bar, high-speed Internet access, microwave oven, coffeemaker, and iron/ironing board.  Additionally, the resort boasts three heated pools, two restaurants, and has the area’s largest conference facilities in Northern Arizona with 20,500 square feet of meeting space.  Complete meetings packages are available. On line Vbrochure, http://vfmii.com/exc/aspquery?command=invoke&ipid=1070890...

About Sedona Gay Pride
Sedona Gay Pride is an all volunteer, IRS 501(c)(3), non-profit organization serving the Sedona and Verde Valley LGBT community.  All net profits realized by Sedona Gay Pride will be used for education, outreach and other charitable works.  Sedona Gay Pride invites guests to the third annual “Pride on the Rocks” festival and appreciates continued support.  For details of the event, visit http://www.sedonapride.org.


About Hilton Hotels & Resorts
One of the most recognized names in the industry, Hilton Hotels & Resorts stands as the stylish, forward thinking global leader in hospitality. From inaugural balls and Hollywood award galas to business events and days to remember, Hilton is where the world makes history, closes the deal, toasts special occasions and gets away from it all. The flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide continues to build upon its legacy of innovation by developing products and services to meet the needs of tomorrow's savvy global travelers while more than 144,000 Team Members shape experiences in which every guest feels cared for, valued and respected. Today, the Hilton Hotels & Resorts portfolio includes more than 540 hotels in 76 countries and the brand remains synonymous with "hotel." Access the latest Hilton news at www.hiltonglobalmediacenter.com or begin your journey at www.hilton.com. Social media users can engage with Hilton at www.twitter.com/hiltononline,www.facebook.com/hilton and www.youtube.com/hilton. Hilton Hotels & Resorts is one of Hilton Worldwide’s ten market-leading brands.

About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For 92 years, Hilton Worldwide has been offering business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. The company is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands.  Its brands are comprised of more than 3,750 hotels and 615,000 rooms in 84 countries and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors®.  For more information about the company, visit www.hiltonworldwide.com.

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The Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa is Sedona's only full service golf and spa resort. In addition to our spa and golf course our resort offers mostly suite accommodations, 3 swimming pools, 3 tennis court, and a state of the art Precor Fitness Club.
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