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Photos by Lexi Coon.
Rummorah Campbell performs to an applauding crowd during the annual Pridefest event supporting the LGBTQ community. The Central Alabama Pridefest was held to celebrate and show support for the surrounding LGBTQ community on June 10, 2018 at Sloss Furnaces.
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Photos by Lexi Coon.
Austin St. James perfoms to "This is Me" by Keala Settle during the annual Pridefest. The Central Alabama Pridefest was held to celebrate and show support for the surrounding LGBTQ community on June 10, 2018 at Sloss Furnaces.
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Photos by Lexi Coon.
Vendors from varying businesses, local artisans and community organizations were a part of the annual Pridefest event. The Central Alabama Pridefest was held to celebrate and show support for the surrounding LGBTQ community on June 10, 2018 at Sloss Furnaces.
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Photos by Lexi Coon.
Vendors from varying businesses, local artisans and community organizations were a part of the annual Pridefest event. The Central Alabama Pridefest was held to celebrate and show support for the surrounding LGBTQ community on June 10, 2018 at Sloss Furnaces.
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Photos by Lexi Coon.
Vendors from varying businesses, local artisans and community organizations were a part of the annual Pridefest event. The Central Alabama Pridefest was held to celebrate and show support for the surrounding LGBTQ community on June 10, 2018 at Sloss Furnaces.
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Photos by Lexi Coon.
Rummorah Campbell performs to an applauding crowd during the annual Pridefest event supporting the LGBTQ community. The Central Alabama Pridefest was held to celebrate and show support for the surrounding LGBTQ community on June 10, 2018 at Sloss Furnaces.
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Photos by Lexi Coon.
Vendors from varying businesses, local artisans and community organizations were a part of the annual Pridefest event. The Central Alabama Pridefest was held to celebrate and show support for the surrounding LGBTQ community on June 10, 2018 at Sloss Furnaces.
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Photos by Lexi Coon.
Janay Sanders, Tonia McPherson and Major Sanders take photos in a photo booth at the annual Pridefest event supporting and celebrating the LGBTQ community. The Central Alabama Pridefest was held to celebrate and show support for the surrounding LGBTQ community on June 10, 2018 at Sloss Furnaces.
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Photos by Lexi Coon.
Austin St. James perfoms to "This is Me" by Keala Settle during the annual Pridefest. The Central Alabama Pridefest was held to celebrate and show support for the surrounding LGBTQ community on June 10, 2018 at Sloss Furnaces.
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Photos by Lexi Coon.
People gather to watch drag show performances and other acts near the entrance of the annual Pridefest event. The Central Alabama Pridefest was held to celebrate and show support for the surrounding LGBTQ community on June 10, 2018 at Sloss Furnaces.
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Photos by Lexi Coon.
Harley Quinn — and many other four-legged friends — sported pride wear at the annual Pridefest. The Central Alabama Pridefest was held to celebrate and show support for the surrounding LGBTQ community on June 10, 2018 at Sloss Furnaces.
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Photos by Lexi Coon.
A variety of performances graced the main stage at the annual Pridefest event. The Central Alabama Pridefest was held to celebrate and show support for the surrounding LGBTQ community on June 10, 2018 at Sloss Furnaces.
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Photos by Lexi Coon.
The annual Pridefest brought people together from all across the state of Alabama, including Justin Nash, Juan Quijada, Julio Nazar and Aldo Gonzalez, pictured here. The Central Alabama Pridefest was held to celebrate and show support for the surrounding LGBTQ community on June 10, 2018 at Sloss Furnaces.
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Photos by Lexi Coon.
Crya River peforms in front of a crowd at the 40th annual Pridefest. The Central Alabama Pridefest was held to celebrate and show support for the surrounding LGBTQ community on June 10, 2018 at Sloss Furnaces.
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Photos by Lexi Coon.
People of all ages were encouraged to sign a banner showing support for the LGBTQ community at the annual Pridefest. The Central Alabama Pridefest was held to celebrate and show support for the surrounding LGBTQ community on June 10, 2018 at Sloss Furnaces.
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Photos by Lexi Coon.
The Central Alabama Pridefest was held to celebrate and show support for the surrounding LGBTQ community on June 10, 2018 at Sloss Furnaces.
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Photos by Lexi Coon.
Austin St. James perfoms to "This is Me" by Keala Settle during the annual Pridefest. The Central Alabama Pridefest was held to celebrate and show support for the surrounding LGBTQ community on June 10, 2018 at Sloss Furnaces.
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Photos by Lexi Coon.
A variety of performances graced the main stage at the annual Pridefest event. The Central Alabama Pridefest was held to celebrate and show support for the surrounding LGBTQ community on June 10, 2018 at Sloss Furnaces.
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Photos by Lexi Coon.
Jada Michelle performs during the annual Pridefest. The Central Alabama Pridefest was held to celebrate and show support for the surrounding LGBTQ community on June 10, 2018 at Sloss Furnaces.
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Photos by Lexi Coon.
People gather to watch drag show performances and other acts near the entrance of the annual Pridefest event. The Central Alabama Pridefest was held to celebrate and show support for the surrounding LGBTQ community on June 10, 2018 at Sloss Furnaces.
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Photos by Lexi Coon.
People of all ages were encouraged to sign a banner showing support for the LGBTQ community at the annual Pridefest. The Central Alabama Pridefest was held to celebrate and show support for the surrounding LGBTQ community on June 10, 2018 at Sloss Furnaces.
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Photos by Lexi Coon.
A variety of performances graced the main stage at the annual Pridefest event. The Central Alabama Pridefest was held to celebrate and show support for the surrounding LGBTQ community on June 10, 2018 at Sloss Furnaces.
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Photos by Lexi Coon.
Rummorah Campbell performs to an applauding crowd during the annual Pridefest event supporting the LGBTQ community. The Central Alabama Pridefest was held to celebrate and show support for the surrounding LGBTQ community on June 10, 2018 at Sloss Furnaces.
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Photos by Lexi Coon.
Vendors from varying businesses, local artisans and community organizations were a part of the annual Pridefest event. The Central Alabama Pridefest was held to celebrate and show support for the surrounding LGBTQ community on June 10, 2018 at Sloss Furnaces.
Thousands of people attended the annual PrideFest event, put on by Central Alabama Pride, at Sloss Furnaces on June 10. The annual Pride Parade was held the night before in downtown Birmingham.
The event featured local artisans, vendors and community organizations with both pride related and non-pride related merchandise, as well as activities for all. It was an all-day event, running from 11 a.m.–5 p.m., and featured performances from Chad Michaels, Rhea Litré, Derick Barry, Roxxy Andrews and Kimora Blac. Additional performances were held at the side stage near the entrance to the festival.
"These events provide attendees a fun and safe environment where they can be expressive while enjoying the entertainment, and experiencing all there will be to do," according to CAP's website.
CAP is a nonprofit based in Birmingham whose goal is to bring together all Alabamians and share the message of equality through LGBTQ events. CAP also supports HIV/AIDS service organizations, such as Birmingham AIDS Outreach, AIDS Alabama and Magic City Wellness Center and Acceptance Center. For more information about CAP, click here.
