People young and old wore the colors of the rainbow for PrideFest 2023 in downtown Wilkes-Barre. NEPA Rainbow Alliance hosted the parade and celebration Sunday, June 25. This year's theme was "Lead With Love." Supporters of LGBTQA+ rights turned out for the event along Public Square which included speakers, drag performances, entertainment and vendors.
PrideFest 2023: A Photo Essay
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The Rainbow Alliance leads the Pride Parade in Wilkes-Barre.
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A man dressed in rainbow streamers started the Pride Parade with the Rainbow Coalition.
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Derek Hilton and Deb Keller share a laugh. Keller painted her mohawk for Pride in Wilkes-Barre.
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Drag queen Trixie Valentine shares a ride down Main Street in WilkesBarre.
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Drag queen Trixie Valentine
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Many people showed their pride by wearing rainbow clothes, makeup and waving flags.
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Many people showed their pride by wearing rainbow clothes, makeup and waving flags.
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A tiny supporter wears her rainbow best.
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Revelers make their way to Public Square at the Pride Parade.
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Some dressed in support of trans rights.
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Danny Howui of Taylor takes a rest in the shade.
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A young supporter hitches a piggyback ride down the parade route.
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Participants shout and carry signs in support of LGBTQ.
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Many wore their pride at the parade.
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Children gather candy at the parade.
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Many stood in the crowd in support of LGBTQ pride.
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Danny Howui of Taylor takes a rest in the shade.
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Large crowds lined the street for the parade.
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Flags in support of LGBTQ were handed out along the parade route.
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Members of the Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton Roller Derby turned out in support of Pride.
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Natalie Fox of Old Forge walked with her roller derby team wearing rainbow flags in her hair.
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A young supporter carries a poster in the parade.
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Marrisa Turner of Kingston wears rainbow glasses.
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A crowd waits for the presentations at Pride.
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A woman carries a sign in the parade.
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Cy the one-eyed cat was decked out in rainbow attire.
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