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PHOTOS: Celebrating the LGBTQ+ community at Fayetteville PrideFest 2024
![The stage at Festival Park in downtown Fayetteville, N.C., is decorated prior to the PrideFest festivities on Saturday, June 29, 2024.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/06/29/NTFO/74256285007-pride-fest-18.jpg?width=660&height=495&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The stage at Festival Park in downtown Fayetteville, N.C., is decorated prior to the PrideFest festivities on Saturday, June 29, 2024.
The Fayetteville Observer![Tents cover Festival Park in downtown Fayetteville, N.C., during PrideFest on Saturday, June 29, 2024.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/06/29/NTFO/74256250007-pridefest-15.jpg?width=660&height=495&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Tents cover Festival Park in downtown Fayetteville, N.C., during PrideFest on Saturday, June 29, 2024.
The Fayetteville Observer![PrideFest attendees walk across the bridge into Festival Park in downtown Fayetteville, N.C. on Saturday, June 29, 2024.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/06/29/NTFO/74255986007-pridefest-4.jpg?width=660&height=495&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
PrideFest attendees walk across the bridge into Festival Park in downtown Fayetteville, N.C. on Saturday, June 29, 2024.
The Fayetteville Observer![A "Choose Pride" banner hangs in downtown Fayetteville, N.C., on Saturday, June 29, 2024, in celebration of PrideFest.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/06/29/NTFO/74256310007-pride-fest-21.jpg?width=660&height=495&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
A "Choose Pride" banner hangs in downtown Fayetteville, N.C., on Saturday, June 29, 2024, in celebration of PrideFest.
The Fayetteville Observer![Pride flags wave outside businesses in downtown Fayetteville, N.C., in celebration of PrideFest on Saturday, June 29, 2024.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/06/29/NTFO/74256294007-pridefest-20.jpg?width=660&height=495&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Pride flags wave outside businesses in downtown Fayetteville, N.C., in celebration of PrideFest on Saturday, June 29, 2024.
The Fayetteville Observer![The Fayetteville Woodpeckers host a tent during PrideFest at Festival Park on Saturday, June 29, 2024.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/06/29/NTFO/74256261007-pridefest-16.jpg?width=660&height=495&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The Fayetteville Woodpeckers host a tent during PrideFest at Festival Park on Saturday, June 29, 2024.
The Fayetteville Observer![Bunker, mascot for the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, poses in front of the Festival Park stage during PrideFest, held in downtown Fayetteville, N.C., on Saturday, June 29, 2024.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/06/29/NTFO/74255960007-pridefest-3.jpg?width=660&height=495&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Bunker, mascot for the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, poses in front of the Festival Park stage during PrideFest, held in downtown Fayetteville, N.C., on Saturday, June 29, 2024.
The Fayetteville Observer![A crowd gathers for the 1 p.m. show at PrideFest in Festival Park in downtown Fayetteville, N.C., on Saturday, June 29, 2024.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/06/29/NTFO/74255938007-pridefest-1.jpg?width=660&height=495&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
A crowd gathers for the 1 p.m. show at PrideFest in Festival Park in downtown Fayetteville, N.C., on Saturday, June 29, 2024.
The Fayetteville Observer![Ebony Adams performs on stage at PrideFest at Festival Park in downtown Fayetteville, N.C., on Saturday, June 29, 2024.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/06/29/NTFO/74255947007-pridefest-2.jpg?width=660&height=495&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Ebony Adams performs on stage at PrideFest at Festival Park in downtown Fayetteville, N.C., on Saturday, June 29, 2024.
The Fayetteville Observer![Food and drink trucks serve attendees at the back of Festival Park in downtown Fayetteville, N.C., during PrideFest on Saturday, June 29, 2024.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/06/29/NTFO/74256006007-pridefest-5.jpg?width=660&height=495&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Food and drink trucks serve attendees at the back of Festival Park in downtown Fayetteville, N.C., during PrideFest on Saturday, June 29, 2024.
The Fayetteville Observer![North Carolina AIDS Action Network hosts a tent providing information and health resources during PrideFest at Festival Park in downtown Fayetteville, N.C, on Saturday, June 29, 2024.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/06/29/NTFO/74256011007-pridefest-6.jpg?width=660&height=495&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
North Carolina AIDS Action Network hosts a tent providing information and health resources during PrideFest at Festival Park in downtown Fayetteville, N.C, on Saturday, June 29, 2024.
The Fayetteville Observer![Crossroads Church hosts a tent at PrideFest at Festival Park in downtown Fayetteville, N.C., to promote the inclusivity and diversity at the church on Saturday, June 29, 2024.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/06/29/NTFO/74256023007-pridefest-7.jpg?width=660&height=495&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Crossroads Church hosts a tent at PrideFest at Festival Park in downtown Fayetteville, N.C., to promote the inclusivity and diversity at the church on Saturday, June 29, 2024.
The Fayetteville Observer![Representatives from the North Carolina Green Party encourage attendees of PrideFest at Festival Park in downtown Fayetteville, N.C., to vote on Saturday, June 29, 2024.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/06/29/NTFO/74256036007-pride-fest-8.jpg?width=660&height=495&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Representatives from the North Carolina Green Party encourage attendees of PrideFest at Festival Park in downtown Fayetteville, N.C., to vote on Saturday, June 29, 2024.
The Fayetteville Observer![Representatives from Kids Peace, a foster care agency in Fayetteville, N.C., give out free temporary tattoos to children at PrideFest at Festival Park, Saturday, June 29, 2024.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/06/29/NTFO/74256043007-image-14.jpg?width=660&height=495&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Representatives from Kids Peace, a foster care agency in Fayetteville, N.C., give out free temporary tattoos to children at PrideFest at Festival Park, Saturday, June 29, 2024.
The Fayetteville Observer![The Cumberland County Board of Elections hosts a tent to register people to vote and distribute voter information during PrideFest, held at Festival Park in downtown Fayetteville, N.C., on Saturday, June 29, 2024.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/06/29/NTFO/74256127007-pridefest-9.jpg?width=660&height=495&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The Cumberland County Board of Elections hosts a tent to register people to vote and distribute voter information during PrideFest, held at Festival Park in downtown Fayetteville, N.C., on Saturday, June 29, 2024.
The Fayetteville Observer![Fayetteville Roller Derby sells snacks and shirts at PrideFest at Festival Park in downtown Fayetteville, N.C., on Saturday, June 29, 2024.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/06/29/NTFO/74256160007-pridefest-10.jpg?width=660&height=495&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Fayetteville Roller Derby sells snacks and shirts at PrideFest at Festival Park in downtown Fayetteville, N.C., on Saturday, June 29, 2024.
The Fayetteville Observer![Team Rubicon, a veteran-led humanitarian organization, hosts a tent at PrideFest at Festival Park in downtown Fayetteville, N.C., on Saturday, June 29, 2024.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/06/29/NTFO/74256183007-pridefest-11.jpg?width=660&height=495&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Team Rubicon, a veteran-led humanitarian organization, hosts a tent at PrideFest at Festival Park in downtown Fayetteville, N.C., on Saturday, June 29, 2024.
The Fayetteville Observer![The Crown Complex promotes upcoming events during Pridefest at Festival Park in downtown Fayetteville, N.C., on Saturday, June 29, 2024.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/06/29/NTFO/74256190007-pridefest-12.jpg?width=660&height=495&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The Crown Complex promotes upcoming events during Pridefest at Festival Park in downtown Fayetteville, N.C., on Saturday, June 29, 2024.
The Fayetteville Observer![Cumberland County Department of Public Health offers COVID rapid tests, as well as information on mental and sexual health during PrideFest at Festival Park in downtown Fayetteville, N.C., on Saturday, June 29, 2024.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/06/29/NTFO/74256201007-pridefest-13.jpg?width=660&height=495&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Cumberland County Department of Public Health offers COVID rapid tests, as well as information on mental and sexual health during PrideFest at Festival Park in downtown Fayetteville, N.C., on Saturday, June 29, 2024.
The Fayetteville Observer![Veterans United and Veterans Affairs Fayetteville Coastal Healthcare host tents during PrideFest at Festival Park in downtown Fayetteville, N.C., on Saturday, June 29, 2024.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/06/29/NTFO/74256210007-pridefest-14.jpg?width=660&height=495&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Veterans United and Veterans Affairs Fayetteville Coastal Healthcare host tents during PrideFest at Festival Park in downtown Fayetteville, N.C., on Saturday, June 29, 2024.
The Fayetteville Observer![A Walmart tent at PrideFest collects donation and distributes Pride gear at Festival Park in downtown Fayetteville, N.C., on Saturday, June 29, 2024.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/06/29/NTFO/74256272007-pridefest-17.jpg?width=660&height=495&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
A Walmart tent at PrideFest collects donation and distributes Pride gear at Festival Park in downtown Fayetteville, N.C., on Saturday, June 29, 2024.
The Fayetteville Observer![Cumberland County recruiters offer information to job seekers at a tent outside Festival Park in downtown Fayetteville, N.C., during PrideFest on Saturday, June 29, 2024.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/06/29/NTFO/74256289007-pridefest-19.jpg?width=660&height=495&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Cumberland County recruiters offer information to job seekers at a tent outside Festival Park in downtown Fayetteville, N.C., during PrideFest on Saturday, June 29, 2024.
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