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Kent’s Rainbow Weekend helped the community celebrate National Coming Out Day, applied a fresh coat of color to downtown and reminded us all that hate is such a drag.
Local volunteers and members of Kent State University’s LGBTQ+ clubs hung decorations earlier in the week to prepare for the pride-filled weekend.
Kent’s downtown hosted the Drag Race 5K, rainbow and makers markets. The festive weekend also included drag shows, artistic opportunities and gallery shows, a gender affirming clothing shop and open-mic sessions.
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Kent State University has a reputation for being exceptionally diverse. It has a five out of five on the campus pride index. Here, the Kent State flag flies next to pride flags hung on the Main Street bridge.
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The city of Kent celebrates Coming Out Day with vibrant decorations. The colors of the transgender flag were woven onto the sides of the bridge.
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Racers gather at the starting line of the Drag Race 5K. Runners were dressed in festive gear, many sporting tutus and rainbow tie-dyes.
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Local drag queens were recruited to call the start of the race.
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Local drag queens were recruited to call the start of the race.
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Local drag queen Comatose helped enliven the crowd before the race.
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