Pride in the Park: support nonprofit LGBTQ+ advocacy group
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—PACE is also hosting Pride in the Park. Bring your lawn chairs and cozy blankets for an afternoon of community and connection. The event is free to attend, family-friendly, with food trucks, vendors, entertainment, and more.
Pride in the Park is located at Columbia Park, 600 Columbia Street, in the historic Highland Neighborhood. The event begins at 11 a.m. and continues until 3 p.m. Friendly, leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome too!
Featuring:
local food vendors,
resources from local community organizations,
arts and crafts for little ones
unique finds from local vendors
music by local DJ
However, if you cannot attend the free event, the organizers have merchandise, 'Ya'll means all' features a font inspired by classic baseball lettering, which goes towards the northwestern Louisiana LGBTQ+ advocacy group PACE.
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'Back in 2017, PACE led an Equality March in solidarity with the global LGBTQ+ Equality March, proudly carrying a banner that read, 'Y'all Means All.' Today, we're still standing strong and fighting back against harmful policies with that same energy,' PACE designer and technology officer, Kat Correro.
Proceeds from all merch sales go towards supporting PACE's mission!
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