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Photos from Cedar Rapids’ 2023 Pride Festival

Geoff Stellfox

Jul. 8, 2023 5:55 pm, Updated: Jul. 8, 2023 6:13 pm

Drag king Spooky Santos performs during Cedar Rapids Pride Fest on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the NewBo district in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Vixie Valentine enjoys the sunshine outside of NewBo City Market during Cedar Rapids Pride Fest on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the NewBo district in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Reed Oak (right) and Joseph Guerrero show off their fresh pride tattoos during Cedar Rapids Pride Fest on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the NewBo district in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Reed Oak of Cedar Rapids investigates the pride merchandise during Cedar Rapids Pride Fest on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the NewBo district in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Drag queen Violet Chachki takes a tip as she performs during Cedar Rapids Pride Fest on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the NewBo district in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Drag queen Violet Chachki takes the stage during Cedar Rapids Pride Fest on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the NewBo district in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

during Cedar Rapids Pride Fest on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the NewBo district in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Drag queen Violet Chachki blows a kiss to her fans during Cedar Rapids Pride Fest on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the NewBo district in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Drag queen and emcee Lexi Belle introduces performers during Cedar Rapids Pride Fest on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the NewBo district in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Attendees await the kickoff of the drag show during Cedar Rapids Pride Fest on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the NewBo district in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Drag queen Kylie Sonique Love throws her singles in the air at the end of her performance during Cedar Rapids Pride Fest on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the NewBo district in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

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