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Photos: Pride Marfa returns with celebration of LGBTQ communities in West Texas

By Prepney for Marfa Public Radio
Published June 12, 2023 at 3:06 PM CDT
West Texas Moments: Pride Marfa returned this weekend after an inaugural celebration last year that was widely hailed as a momentous event for LGBTQ people across the region.
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Pride Marfa returned this weekend after an inaugural celebration last year that was widely hailed as a momentous event for LGBTQ people across the region. This year's event included drag performances, dance parties and a pool party.

Over the weekend, Pride Marfa returned to celebrate West Texas' LGBTQ communities with dance parties, a midday fair with games and drag performances.

Ahead of the three-day event, organizer Lawrence Johnson told Marfa Public Radio that part of Pride Marfa's goal this year was to show "unwavering support" for LGBTQ people — especially after a legislative session that saw lawmakers approve multiple anti-LGBTQ bills.

“In an era where misinformation and fear are used as tools to marginalize and diminish our community, we resist by amplifying queer voices and showcasing the talent, creativity and resilience found within our ranks,” he said.

Prepney, a photographer in West Texas, captured photos from the weekend's events for Marfa Public Radio.

Austinites (from left to right) Miko Giddens, Andres Reyes, Joseph Gonzales, and Rolando Hernandez attended the inaugural Pride Marfa celebration last year and said they enjoyed the event so much they had to make the trek out to Marfa again.
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Austinites (from left to right) Miko Giddens, Andres Reyes, Joseph Gonzales, and Rolando Hernandez attended the inaugural Pride Marfa and said they enjoyed the event so much they had to make the trek out to Marfa for this year's celebration.
This year's pride events were held at the El Cosmico camping ground, and featured a midday fair on Saturday with a games, bounce houses, and a face painting booth.
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This year's Pride Marfa events were held at the El Cosmico camping ground, and featured a midday party on Saturday with contests, bounce houses, and a face painting booth.

Organizers with Pride Marfa say the celebration this year returns with a message of “unwavering support” for the LGBTQ community.
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Pride Marfa organizers say part of their goal this year was to show "unwavering support" for LGBTQ people — especially after a legislative session that saw lawmakers approve multiple anti-LGBTQ bills.
Saturday's dance party at the Sentinel featured several DJs throughout the night.
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Saturday's dance party at the Sentinel featured several DJs throughout the night.
Austin-based DJ Chorizo Funk was one of several performers Saturday night, mixing a variety electronic dance music genres.
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Austin-based DJ Chorizo Funk was one of several performers Saturday night, mixing a variety electronic dance music genres.
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Pride Marfa organizers (from left to right): Abby Boyd, Robert Spiegel, Naaman Esquivel, Victor Hugo, Fabian Prado, Ana Stewart, Bobby Rey, and Lawrence Johnson.
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Pride Marfa organizers (from left to right): Abby Boyd, Robert Spiegel, Naaman Esquivel, Victor Hugo, Fabian Prado, Ana Stewart, Bobby Rey, and Lawrence Johnson.