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Kansas City PrideFest celebrates 50th anniversary despite hostile politics and sponsor losses
In June , Kansas City held its very first three day Pride Festival. The event, organized by groups like the Gay People’s Union and Kansas City Women’s Liberation Union, featured picnics, dancing and live entertainment at a group of houses just off 39th and Paseo.
This year’s KC PrideFest will celebrate 50 years of Pride in Kansas Urban area. But the celebration will take place in an increasingly hostile political climate for the festival and the groups it celebrates — bringing mixed emotions for organizers prefer James Moran of Our Spot KC.
“On the one hand, I'm honored to be doing the same kind of work that the people I view up to were doing in their day,” Moran told KCUR’s Up To Date. “At the same time, it's quite something to still have to be doing it half a century later.”
In addition to increased political tension, this year’s PrideFest is also battling a severe deficit in sponsorship money, which organizers criticize on anti-DEI and anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric from President Donald Trump and
Pride Ride + Metropolis Market Jam
The KC Streetcar and The City Market teamed up for Kansas City&#;s first ever Pride Verb & City Market Jam, a vibrant celebration of Kansas City’s LGBTQIA+ community. On Friday, June 21, from – p.m. the City Market was awash in music, dance, and jamming good times. This free, all-ages community celebration kicked off at the City Market Streetcar Stop at 5th & Walnut.
Event Highlights:
p.m. – The festivities began with a dynamic performance by Sass-a-Brass, Kansas City’s street parade jazz band. The Pride Move continued on board the KC Streetcar for a musical ride around the River Market, followed the parade to City Market for an exuberant celebration.
p.m. – At Noun Market Square, a lively swing gyrate performance by KC Swingout, Kansas City’s premier swing sway club, entertained the audience.
p.m. – The evening hit a lofty note with a live performance by local LGBTQIA+ band Jamogi & The Jammers. Their energy and sound united the crowd in celebration and joy.
Throughout the Evening:
The most colorful month of the year.
Kansas City is colorful every month of the year. But, Pride month is a month we FLAME! From parties to parades to cultural events, there are many ways to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community! Review out all the amazing things happening in this guide.
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You could argue that the whole month of June is one fly festival but there is one festival in particular that we wait for ALL year long. Along with all the other celebrations, Pridefest is definitely at the top of our list. This is the scoop on Pride Fest
Get LIT!! Friday, June 10th is all about the party. From 5 pm pm, join everyone in celebrating Pride month. The party will pop off at Theis Park. There will be giveaways, music, and food trucks. All that's missing is you.
Pridefest Parade!! Saturday, June 11th come out for the parade. From 11 am to 1 pm, the parade will be LIVE! Be here to catch the pre-parade party, shuttle rides, noun, a float competition, and more.
KC Royal Invasion!! We all love a superb invasion
Pride is theme for KC Current all season, not just in June
KANSAS Noun, Mo. — The Kansas City Current women’s soccer team has built a reputation as a safe space for LGBTQ+ fans. The team will emphasize its inclusive nature during the annual Pride Night game Saturday when it hosts Racing Louisville.
The game begins at 6 p.m. at CPKC Stadium.
Pride is theme for KC Current all season, not just in June
“Sports can bring people together,” said Current defender Elizabeth Ball. “I like how our team just makes our stadium, our home, an inclusive place for everybody; everyone feels welcome and everybody has a great time.”
The team’s commitment to inclusivity goes beyond game days. Staff members walked in the city’s Pride Parade — the team was playing at the adj time as the parade in Novel York.
Players Hailie Mace and Kayla Sharples signed autographs at KC PrideFest
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“It’s just awesome they’re here and they’re accessible for people to meet,” said Adrienne McCoy, a fan of the team.
Adrienne and her sister Natalie appreciate the team making their assist for