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Arts & Events June 24, 2025 - 9:13 pm

Lawrence organizations, community members gear up for summer of advocacy

by Maya Hodison

Dozens of Lawrence community members showed up for an advocacy event Tuesday evening, despite the 90° temperatures and no air conditioning inside the Ecumenical Campus Ministries building. 

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 7, 2025 - 5:34 pm

Rain gives way to rainbows at Lawrence PRIDE

by Molly Adams

Although it did indeed rain on the Lawrence PRIDE parade, the weather didn’t dampen the spirits of the thousands in attendance. And as the storm cleared, a rainbow encircled the sun.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 3, 2025 - 1:19 pm

Lawrence to celebrate LGBTQ+ pride with parade, party

by Lawrence Times

A celebration of love, resilience and self-expression will fill downtown for the annual Lawrence PRIDE parade and party this weekend.

Lane Rozin/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 1, 2024 - 9:45 pm

Community members share what Lawrence PRIDE events mean to them

by Lane Rozin

Several community members who gathered for Lawrence PRIDE parade and party Saturday shared that inclusivity, self-expression and acceptance make the events what they are.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 1, 2024 - 2:48 pm

Lawrence celebrates Pride Month with parade and party

by Molly Adams

The Lawrence PRIDE parade and party brought community members from all walks of life to downtown Lawrence Saturday, the first day of Pride Month.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events May 29, 2024 - 1:39 pm

Lawrence PRIDE to celebrate with parade, street party; Two-Spirit drag performers to be featured

by Maya Hodison

Rainbow colors will soon hit the streets of downtown for the Lawrence PRIDE celebration, and two Two-Spirit drag performers will be featured this year for the first time.

Fally Afani Ruzik
Community Voices March 28, 2024 - 4:56 pm

Courtney Farr: How bowling one Sunday changed my life (Column)

by Courtney Farr

”Every time we have an event, I wonder if this is the day that alters someone’s life for the better. … If nothing else, someone felt a little less alone in the world,” Courtney Farr writes in this column.

Lawrence news January 19, 2024 - 3:42 pm

A year of celebrating joy and resilience in Lawrence’s trans community

by Lane Rozin

From protests and a Pride parade to working against anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and more, the transgender community in Lawrence celebrated joy and resilience in many ways throughout 2023. 

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news June 5, 2023 - 5:53 pm

More photos: Lawrence PRIDE block party

by Molly Adams

Here’s a little more joy from Lawrence PRIDE’s Saturday celebrations. The block party featured community organizations, drag artists, families, friends, lots of love, and even an engagement.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news June 3, 2023 - 10:48 pm

Lawrence PRIDE celebrates with parade, block party; activists plan push to protect trans rights

by Molly Adams & Mackenzie Clark

The Lawrence PRIDE parade and block party brought colorful celebration to downtown Saturday, but they also included messages of support and resistance for transgender and gender-nonconforming folks who have been targeted by legislation in Kansas and beyond.

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