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Finding Belonging and Celebration at the Region's Largest Outdoor LGBTQ+ Gathering

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Pride of Southern Utah hosts its annual Pride in the Park community festival at JC Snow Park, featuring live performances, local vendors, and a celebration of belonging. Cole, the Executive Director of Pride of Southern Utah, noted that while the region is incredibly beautiful, it can also feel isolating for some LGBTQ+ residents.

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