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Southeast Missouri State University student publication
The Arrow

Pride in the Park 2023

Monday, June 5, 2023
Emma Kratky ~ Editor-in-Chief

Pride in the Park 2023 was held in Capaha Park on June 4 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The event featured vendors, food, and performances from members of Independence Place.

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    Independence Place performer Angel Dust holds flags while Chastity Morgan performs on stage at Pride in the Park 2023. Angel Dust also performed a set of their own to the song "Victoria's Secret" by Jax. (Emma Kratky ~ Editor-in-Chief)
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    An attendee of Pride in the Park 2023 has colorful pieces of hair added to their own. This booth was created by the Room, a local hair studio in Cape Girardeau. (Emma Kratky ~ Editor-in-Chief)
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    Independence Place performer Aden St. James strikes a pose during his performance at Pride in the Park 2023. He was named Missouri's All American Gent for 2023. (Emma Kratky ~ Editor-in-Chief)
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    Independence Place performer Aden St. James leans back while singing during his performance at Pride in the Park 2023. (Emma Kratky ~ Editor-in-Chief)
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    An attendee of Pride in the Park 2023 stands near the performance stage checking his phone, dressed in rainbow attire. (Emma Kratky ~ Editor-in-Chief)
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    Independence Place performer Aden. St. James looks at the camera during one of his Pride in the Park 2023 performances. He was the first Missouri All American Gent to be crowned since Nclusion Plus began promoting Missouri All American Pageantry. (Emma Kratky ~ Editor-in-Chief)
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    Independence Place performer Aden St. James smiles during one of his Pride in the Park 2023 performances. Aden is from St. Louis, MO. (Emma Kratky ~ Editor-in-Chief)
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    An Independence Place performer dances on stage during Pride in the Park 2023. (Emma Kratky ~ Editor-in-Chief)
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    An Independence Place performer makes a bold face while performing during Pride in the Park 2023. The event took place at Capaha Park. (Emma Kratky ~ Editor-in-Chief)
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    An attendee of Pride in the Park 2023 has their face painted. This booth was called "Face Painting by Chrissie Paints." (Emma Kratky ~ Editor-in-Chief)
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    Independence Place performer Cloudy dances and lip-syncs during Pride in the Park 2023. Cloudy performed to the song "Join Us For A Bite" by JT Music. (Emma Kratky ~ Editor-in-Chief)
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    Flags sit on the corner of a booth at Pride in the Park 2023. (Emma Kratky ~ Editor-in-Chief)