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Gainesville’s Pride Festival returns after a two-year hiatus
Bo Diddley Plaza filled up with colorful flags and smiling faces on Saturday from noon into the night for the Pride Festival.
The festival began with drag queens from all over Florida performing to a song of their choice. As the day went on, the turf field became a lively dance floor as people flooded in to dance to tunes by artists such as Shania Twain, Lady Gaga and other favorites.
DJ Mellow provided business for the event and wore skeleton gloves with a gay pride flag and bucket hat.
Four food stands place up right outside the venue and some sold pride-themed food such as the Italian Ice truck which sold gay pride Italian ice. Vendors from jewelry shops to various church groups and political candidates spent their Saturday at Bo Diddley.
The festival coming endorse after a two-year hiatus because of the pandemic inspired many participants to show up for their first event event ever, and clear blue skies and cool weather in the 70s set the tone for this people gathering.
This is Rachel Losacco’s first identity festival event; she came out in 2020 during the pandemic. She pops out in a crowd with her rainb
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The Event Community Center of North Central Florida (PCCNCF) is a safe space for the LGBTQ+ People in North Primary Florida.
We are an IRS 501(c)(3) charitable organization serving Alachua, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Marion, Putnam, Suwannee and Union Counties with PRIDE!
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The mission of the Pride Society Center of North Central Florida is to foster and enhance the well-being and visibility of lesbian, gay, attracted to both genders, transgender, and lgbtq+ (LGBTQ+) people and people of other gender and sexual minorities, and to promote public comprehending and affirmation of people of all gender expressions and sexual orientations, inclusive of race, ethnic background, nationality, economic stability, spirituality, age, and ability. Identifying the importance of intersectionality, we operate with other marginalized groups for social justice. We are committed to providing education and resources in an uncover and supportive environment to eliminate prejudice and discrimination in our neighborhoods and community.
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Gainesville is a city in central Florida that is well-known for being dwelling to the University of Florida, Gatorade, a relatively low require of living, welcoming people, and many great neighborhoods. It’s a city with sunny weather, plenty of choices for outdoor entertaining, a fun, friendly vibe, and many opportunities for all.
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2023 Gainesville Pride Guide
After a two-year hiatus during the pandemic, the Lgbtq+ fest Community Center of North Central Florida is thrilled to bring back our annual Pride Days Events, including the Spirit of Pride Community Awards Dinner, the Gainesville Pride Brunch, and especially the Gainesville Pride Festival. We glance forward to celebrating our diverse community together and hope you will participate in the festivities!
But since its inception, Pride has been more than a celebration of LGBTQ+ culture — it has been a demonstration of defiance to demands that we hide, or even cease to be, who we are. As public view has grown increasingly gradual, we have seen backlash from those who are threatened by the equality of others. Across the country, and in Florida in particular, legislative attacks have been mounting to oppress the LGBTQ+ people as well as people of color, women, and immigrants. They mean to push us further into the margins of population and to quiet our voices.
So let us be unequivocal in our message:
We will not be erased.
We will not be changed.
We will not be silent.
We will not be ashamed.Come out to commemorate, yes! And more than that, com