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will take place the first weekend of June and this year leaders went to the community to vote for the theme. The community chose “Unapologetic” for this year’s event. Britt Martinez, adult programs manager for Utah Pride Center, offered up this theme. “Unapologetic to me means living in authenticity regardless of how the world views us. We are what we are and we’re not taking no for an answer,” Martinez said in a statement. “This year, that’s exactly the message our community chose to represent our celebrations in June: being Unapologetic is coming out to celebrate our identities together free from fear and imposed standards, free to express our wholeness and beauty,” event leaders stated. The event will take place June 1 through 4 at Washington Square in downtown Salt Lake City.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS WEDNESDAY, MAY 31
As in previous years, the first event of the week is the PRIDE INTERFAITH WORSHIP SERVICE Wednesday, May
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GOLDBERG, BRIAN JUSTIN CRUM, and DJ GSP. See the Entertainment pages starting on page 20 for bios. The event is Thursday, June 1 from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Hilton Salt Lake City, 255 S. West Temple. Ticket includes VIP reception, food, hosted bar, and after party “We are bringing a slice of Hollywood to the Beehive State,” said organizer Jonathan Foulk. “This evening of entertainment and glamour is an all-new addition to our traditional schedule of events. The only thing missing from this incredible gala is you.” The event is 21+ and has separate ticketing, though included in the Utah Pride Total Experience pass.
FRIDAY, JUNE 2 31 at 7pm at First Baptist Church, 777 S 1300 E, Salt Lake City. Organized by the Utah Pride Interfaith Coalition Interfaith Service brings together faith communities of many varieties from across the Salt Lake Valley.
THURSDAY, JUNE 1 An evening of glamour and entertainment featuring MONÉT X CHANGE is promised at UTAH PRIDE LIVE. Also appearing are ULTRA NATÉ, DANA
The night kicks off with the PRIDE MARCH AND RALLY at 6 p.m at the Utah State Capitol Building. “We organize to fight for our rights, safety, and visibility. The Rally and March are a celebration of our identities, and a protest against discrimination. Join the fight on Friday night at the Capitol to hear from our community’s diverse voices, and to show the world your rainbow colors!” wrote organizers.
