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A group of bikers kicked off the parade. Despite the excessive heat and wildfire smoke, thousands lined Virginia Street and went to Wingfield Park to watch the parade and attend the festival. The event included food trucks, vendors and live entertainment.
Last year, organizers held a virtual event in order to let people connect while also staying safe. YeVonne Allen with Northern Nevada Pride said holding an event in person this year was so important.
“That’s why the theme this year is OUTside, OUTloud, OUT&proud,” said Allen. “We need to be outside where we can be safe; we need to be outside where we can be out and be ourselves.”
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