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Great Lakes Bay Region Celebrates 6th Pride Festival

MIDLAND – June is over but LGBT Michigan is not done celebrating pride. Perceptions, the community center for the Great Lakes Bay region will present its 6th annual Pride festival July 23 in the Veteran's Memorial Park in Bay City.
"Our 2016 Great Lakes Bay Region Pride festivities have three simple goals," said Christopher Lauckner, chairperson of Perceptions. "To lay a foundational legacy for a fully inclusive culture across the Great Lakes Bay Region; to bring unity to our diverse community through a celebration of life, equality and family – whatever your definition of family may be; and most importantly, to drive action as we continue to advance equal rights and acceptance for all – ensuring that our community and all its citizens can thrive and prosper in a growing, affirming community. There has never been a better time to get involved and make great things happen."
The festival will run from noon to 8 p.m. and according to organizers, Bay City Pride will shine a light on the local LGBT community by celebrating its accomplishments.
This year's event will provide activities for attendees of all ages including a children's education and fun area and multiple opportunities to connect with over 30 local businesses, nonprofits and governmental resources.
Mid-Michigan TV-5 news anchor David Custer will act as master of ceremonies for the list of nationally recognized and locally acclaimed scheduled acts. Performances will feature singer-songwriter Steve Grand, the inaugural public performance of Michigan's newest LGBT choir the Harmony Diversity Choir, Louisiana native featured on HV1 and MTV Eryn Woods, De'Borah from NBC's "The Voice," Avenue 5, and local Drag favorites DeeDee Chaunte, Racine Alexander, Pollyanna High-Gloss and Dalylah Desmond.
A Pride festival after-party will be held at The Prime Event Center beginning at 9 p.m. Eryn Woods will DJ with special appearances by Steve Grand and De'Borah. General admission tickets cost $7. For the most up-to-dateinformation visit .
Veterans Memorial Park is located in Bay City on McKinley street just west of the Saginaw River.

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