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Inaugural Orgullo Fest brings gay pride to Boyle Heights
Rio Igarashi dances on June 27 at Orgullo Fest, the first pride festival to be held in Boyle Heights.
(Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)
June 27, 2021 8:50 PM PT
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Donning a fuchsia gown with over-the-top white ruffles and a bright yellow shawl, drag queen Yulianna Flores belted out classic ranchera songs as the crowd sang along, waving their pride flags in the air.
Chelo’s “Que Sacrificio” might not be the typical drag performance you’d see at any other pride festival. But Orgullo Fest in Boyle Heights was full of performers singing and dancing cumbia, mariachi and more.