Frustration with increases in vendor booth pricing, unaligned values and a lack of inclusivity has pushed some in the LGBTQ community to organize their own Pride celebrations.
, which was organized in opposition to the Utah Pride Center's decision to invite uniformed officers to march in the parade. Pride Without Police did not respond to KSL.com's request for an interview., recently opened a brick and mortar store off of Harvey Milk Boulevard that features an eclectic curation of vintage and new items. At any given time, the shop also features items from 10-20 local LGBTQ artists.
"This event is just more about celebrating community and creating a space and an awareness that Pride is more than a weekend," Wolfe said. "We're here all the time. We're excited to be here. You know, that's why we're calling it 'Out & Proud,' because we are very proud. We've got the Harvey Milk mural on the side of the building. We're not overly political.
One priority for Burning Sissy Valley has always been making sure their event was accessible. That focus has translated to holding the event at the Kearns library, a free and ADA-compliant venue; not charging entry fees; and making sure attendees got fed for free. Hueramo said all the funds that were crowd sourced for the event went to paying food, performers and individuals leading workshops.
Bandeirinha, the Pride Center spokeswoman, said the center prioritizes performers and vendors of color.
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