I caught this sweet scene at Lexington's Pride Festival on Saturday. This was the first year the festival has been held downtown; previously it took place on a private farm. What a milestone this is, and it's only right that Pride events should take place downtown.
After all, last year Lexington was named one of America's top ten cities for gay people.
The highlight of the day was the drag show, the first ever public drag show in Lexington's history. And it took place on the steps of the old courthouse!
You can see my photos here; I still have more to upload.
PS: I guess I'm still blogging. Will try to answer your kind comments soon!
What a great shot.
Mike and I attend the pride festival in Philly every fall with our friends. We always have such a great time.
Posted by: AndreAnna | June 30, 2008 at 20:08
I wonder how Seattle rates. It sounds like a great time for all.
Posted by: Margaret | June 30, 2008 at 21:28
Our itty bitty city has one of the oldest Pride festivals in VA. The mayor speaks and it's held in the city square. Quite progressive for being in a red state! Although we have no drag show - yet.
Posted by: Kelliqua | June 30, 2008 at 21:54
That's a great photo! You can imagine the size of the DC Gay Pride Festival. I'm glad you're still at it, it takes the pressure off of me to write. Hug Allan for me, on general principals.
Posted by: The CEO | June 30, 2008 at 23:58
sounds like a fun time. and i love this photo!
thanks for continuing to blog.
Posted by: rebecca | July 01, 2008 at 09:05
Hey, wait a damn minute! At least 4 years ago, maybe five, Lexington was named the most gay friendly city in the country...and now we're just in the top ten? WTF happened?
I was gonna go and I forgot.
I knew I missed out when I looked at your's and Allan's flickr pages yesterday.
Dammit.
Posted by: ɹǝƃƃolquǝʞoʇ | July 01, 2008 at 16:07
We live just a few miles from New Hope PA. And we have the opportunity for similar pictures annually.
Cas
Posted by: cassie-b | July 01, 2008 at 16:19
Laura and I missed PrideFest here in St. Louis this weekend. We were traveling. My friends tell me it was a great time.
Posted by: LittleMike | July 02, 2008 at 09:16
Wow, how cool! I just stumbled upon your blog through Choc & Zucchini. I used to live in Lexington and now live in Paris! It is nice to get the FYI on Lexy and sounds like the gay festival would have been fun. Thanks for the update!
Posted by: Michelle | July 02, 2008 at 14:14
I'm really surprised that Lex has not had an outdoor drag show before now, since drag shows have been part of the down town scene for decades. 20 years ago I had the honor of judging the "Miss Gay Lexington" pageant at what was then known as 'Great Moments'. I am absolutely sickened by what's happening down town. I just don't understand how they can destroy our heritage when there are a plethora of blighted sights that actually NEED intervention. I keep veering between grief and rage and relief that I don't have to deal with it every day...My condolences to downtown and everyone who loves/loved it.
Posted by: ashley shochat | July 12, 2008 at 17:19