55+ Memphis Pride pics that are pure queer joy in the South

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55+ pics from Memphis Pride reminding us what queer joy looks like in the new South

LGBTQ+ Pride Parade Festival Celebration Memphis Mid South Tennessee

Kevin Reed

Proudly dubbed 'the most colorful weekend of the year,' Memphis Pride Fest, hosted by Mid-South Pride, kicked off with the Memphis Pride Parade. The parade stepped off at 4th and Beale and made its way through the historic Beale Street Entertainment District. The procession saw over 3,000 attendees and 110+ groups participating, including church groups, senior groups, non-profits, city and county leadership, and local businesses. It is the largest gathering of LGBTQ+ people and their allies in the Mid-South region with the entire Pride Fest attendance getting as high as 55,000.

Keep scrolling to check out the festivities!

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55+ pics from Memphis Pride reminding us what queer joy looks like in the new South

55+ pics from Memphis Pride reminding us what queer joy looks like in the new South

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