Fort Dodge Pride Festival

Apparently, Texas has decided that treating others like they don't matter is okay. I mean, really, WTH.

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Federal judge in Texas expands ruling that blocks Biden administration protections of LGBTQ students The decision in the case brought by the Texas Attorney General preempts any future Title IX regulations that extend federal protections to LGBTQ students.

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We had a great time and will hopefully be back next year. Thanks for having us.

Great day at Mason City, IA LGBTQ Pride even with the rain it was a beautiful day.

What a Great opportunity, don't pass it up if you love camping.

West Des Moines Parks and Rec, Polk County Conservation and Camp with Pride are hosting an LGBTQ+ affirming camping experience! Find out more and register at the following link: https://buff.ly/4bO9jea!

If you are in the area hit up the Marshalltown Pride Festival. This is their first year, and need our support.

For real.

Pride on this page is year-round, but for those of you who only fly your flag during the month of June, we appreciate you and love you.

Many of our followers may wonder what the origin of Pride Day is.

Pride Day originated with the Stonewall riots in 1969.
On June 28 of that year, the gay community rose up against an NYPD raid on the Stonewall Inn bar in Manhattan, which was a meeting place for the community. Since homosexuality was illegal, it was persecuted by the authorities. However, they did not expect the response of the community, which was to respond to police with violence.

A year later, on June 28, 1970, the first Pride Parade took place. It featured the Liberation March, in which activists from all over the country marched a total of 51 blocks to Central Park. Other cities, such as Boston and Los Angeles, also hosted demonstrations to celebrate the self-affirmation of the collective.

Those events gave rise to what is known today as International Pride Day and why it is celebrated on June 28.

Happy Pride Day everyone !!!
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In case Anyone missed out on these amazing items.

We made the paper yesterday. It would have been great if they had published an article to accompany it, or included more photos from inside the festival since I know the photographer captured many moments. Nevertheless, we are grateful for the inclusion.

Photo credit: Hans Madsen

Try to stay safe everyone it is suppose to rain more all week. Please help our fellow community members. Go help with sandbags of you can, check in on friends who live in these areas if you can and are able.

Another round of locate the owner. If the w
Owner of this navy blue size L shirt that was left in the bathroom would like their shirt back PLEASE leave me a message or drop me a DM and I will get this back to you. It was found as we were cleaning up last night.

Anyone with photos from Pride feel free to or !!

Thanks to Molina Helathcare for coming and sharing in our amazing day!!

Come join the fun there's lots to see

Today is the day!!! Come on out for a day of fun and celebration. A huge shout out to all of our donors and sponsors. Without you this doesn't happen.