Dear Vendors:

The Southern New Mexico Pride Planning Committee, which consists of representatives from the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered community and its allies, are currently looking for vendors for our 2009 Southern New Mexico Pride Parade and Picnic.

Our event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 20, 2009 at Pioneer Women’s Park in Las Cruces. The day includes a walking parade around the Downtown Mall leading to a picnic celebration that includes entertainment, speakers and vendors. Our picnic celebrates and embraces the diversity within the City of Las Cruces.

We would like to invite you to be one of our select vendors to set up a table or booth providing information about your organization or merchandise to sell. Last year, we had over 50 vendors participate in our event and an estimated 1,000 attendees. This year, we anticipate more vendors and a record-breaking crowd!

Booth fees are $10 for all vendors selling goods, and $5 for vendors distributing information only. All booth fees support the operating expenses Southern New Mexico Pride. We cannot accept booth reservations after June 13. Donors/Sponsors are exempt from booth fees.

For those with a booth in which food items are to be sold, please make sure your food permits are current with the New Mexico Department of Health Environmental Division.

If you are interested in reserving space for your booth, please fill out the enclosed form and submit to:

Carrie Hamblen
P.O. Box 3000
Las Cruces, New Mexico 88003-3000

Should you have questions, please call Carrie at (575) 496-5242.

Southern New Mexico Pride Parade and Picnic 2009
Pioneer Women's Park, Las Cruces
June 20, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Booth/Table Registration Form

Name of Individual/Company:___________________________________________________

Name of contact person: _______________________________________________________

Address:___________________________________________________________________

Phone Number: ___________________________

E-mail: ____________________________

Vendor Type (check one):

[ ] Merchandise ($10.00 booth fee)
Type of merchandise: ____________________________________________________

[ ] Food vender ($10.00 booth fee)
Type of food: ___________________________________________________________

[ ] Information (No merchandise sold; $5.00 booth fee)
Type of information: ______________________________________________________

[ ] Game ($10.00 booth fee)
Brief description: __________________________________________________________

[ ] Other ($10.00 booth fee)
Please describe: _________________________________________________________

Do you need electrical outlets? Yes No

• Booth setup begins at 9:00 a.m. and must be completed by 10:00 a.m.
• Booth takedown begins at 3:00 p.m. and must be completed by 4:00 p.m.
• Please note that all booth requirements, including tables, chairs and portable shades or coverings (such as EZ-ups or tarps) are the responsibility of the vendor.
• Donors/Sponsors are exempt from booth fees.

• Mail form and booth fee to:
  Carrie Hamblen
  P.O. Box 3000
  Las Cruces, New Mexico 88003-3000

Please make checks payable to: Normal Heart Community Ventures/Pride