Pride Fest brings pop of color to J.D. Hamel Park

The annual event took place Jan. 25 in J.D. Hamel Park.

  • By Whitney Elfstrom
  • | 6:44 p.m. January 26, 2020
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Smiles plastered the faces of all those who entered J.D. Hamel Park on Jan. 25 for the annual Sarasota Pride Fest. 

Many attendees were decked out from head to toe in rainbow attire while others donned flags as capes to signify their respective LGBTQ pride. The festival, which is in its 30th year, featured live music, a tiki bar and vendors that ranged from selling pride goods to offering free medical tests from CAN Community Health. 

Regina Lluch and Ashley Murphy offer free hugs during the festival.
Regina Lluch and Ashley Murphy offer free hugs during the festival.
Mathew, 3, and Lori Lamaritata
Mathew, 3, and Lori Lamaritata
Pem Wber, Anita Cox and Adam Wensil
Pem Wber, Anita Cox and Adam Wensil
Carolyn and Heather Gunnell
Carolyn and Heather Gunnell
Varied pride flags wave in the sky during the festival.
Varied pride flags wave in the sky during the festival.
Noah Lefrancois, 11, and Dylan Michols, 10
Noah Lefrancois, 11, and Dylan Michols, 10
Marc, Kamryn, 13, and Hillary Palan
Marc, Kamryn, 13, and Hillary Palan
Chris Harmes, 16, and Kieran Herman, 15
Chris Harmes, 16, and Kieran Herman, 15
Margie Hanson, Linda Diaz, Alena Scandura and Suzanne Noe
Margie Hanson, Linda Diaz, Alena Scandura and Suzanne Noe
Rainbow flags wave along Bayfront Drive.
Rainbow flags wave along Bayfront Drive.

 

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