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In red Ottawa County, Pride festivals continue to blossom
(Michigan Advance) As Pride events are gearing up across Michigan, officials in Ottawa County aren’t entirely sure what to expect, but they’re doing their best to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.
“The goal here is to create a welcoming, fun, celebratory space for everyone,” said Kate Leighton-Colburn, executive director of the Holland-based Out on the Lakeshore. “Truly everyone. This is not the opposite of exclusive.”
Grand Haven, which will host its second annual Pride festival on Saturday, will feature live music, food trucks, vendors, a drag show and family-friendly activities.
Despite pushback from the influential Ottawa County GOP, organizers say they aren’t fazed. ................(more)
https://michiganadvance.com/2024/06/08/in-red-ottawa-county-pride-festivals-continue-to-blossom/