KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Saturday, the Kansas City Pridefest transformed a rainy weekend into a vibrant celebration of love and unity, featuring live music, electrifying dance performances, and a spirit of resilience.
Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor Quinton Lucas made an appearance at the event.
“Kansas City at its best,” Lucas said. “It’s diversity, it’s welcoming of our LGBTQ community, and more importantly, people out in KC having a good time and having some fun.”
The annual Pride weekend, which celebrates the LGBTQ community, faced significant hurdles this year after losing $200,000 in sponsorships. James Moran is the education and community outreach director for KC Pride Alliance.
“It was a bit of a struggle this year when it came to funding,” Moran said. “But we’ve got such a strong team of volunteers and organizers that can always find a way to make sure we’ve got the best party with a purpose.”…