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Metro East Pride Fest

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133 W Main St, Belleville, IL 62220

Family-friendly festival celebrating the LGBTQIA+ Community. Food, music, booths, Kid Zone, Teen Pride, High Heel Drag Race, Drag Show presented by Beth Ortega Group.

Metro East Pride Fest started with a small group of women who wanted to celebrate diversity with a party and BBQ outside Club Escapade. Metro East Gays and Straights (MEGS) was founded by Janet Brannon, Barbara (Jesse) Arms and Janet Wright. At the first planning meeting for the Pride Party, community support was overwhelming and grew a diverse group of individuals. Metro East Pride has continued since 2008. 

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