First LGBT pride festival held in Marquette

The first LGBT pride festival in Marquette was held last week and seemed to be a success by all accounts.

Excerpt: For the first time in Michigan LGBT history, the UP will be celebrating a pride festival. Discussions about putting together the event started in 2013 when the board of now eight members started meeting. One year later, performances are scheduled, vendors are ready to set up and the Marquette area is ready to celebrate the end of summer on Sept. 6.

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Source: PrideSource
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