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Festival of Rainbows 2019 [UPDATED]

This event was hosted by Pride and Respect for Identity and Sexuality on Friday on the Naugatuck Green.

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Naugatuck, CT - It was a very colorful day on the Naugatuck Green on Friday afternoon. The annual pride event, Festival of Rainbows, was held on the sunny Green and kids had loads of fun.

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Barbra Joan Streetsand-Amore and Grace Denihan Photo by Shannon-Courtney Denihan

This year the gathering featured local vendors, drag performances, outdoor games, music, local LGBTQ+ organizations, and more. Families came out for the very first Drag Race (a sprint for charity in drag), which was only $5 to participate.

Summer Orlando and her friend and young performer Grace Denihan Photo by Shannon-Courtney Denihan

PLUS - Back by popular demand, were the fabulous Barbra Joan Streetsand-Amore and Summer Orlando.

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It was a great day of community pride and fun.

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