The Suffolk LGBT Center of Hampton Roads held first ever Pride event. Author: Angelo Vargas Updated: 5:49 AM EDT June 28, 2021
SUFFOLK, Va. On Sunday, Bennett s Creek Park in Suffolk was filled with color, and for the first time, PRIDE.
Christian Almas lives in Chesapeake. He heard about the first-ever pride event in Suffolk.
Almas said the celebration allowed him the freedom to express himself.
“This is my first time doing drag. I ve been kind of iffy, kind of scared to come out in public because of people’s views and stuff but when I come to pride, I feel welcomed. I love their energy. The atmosphere is so accepting, said Almas.