NEK PrideFest 2023 Archive

Thank you for making the very first NEK PrideFest an astounding success! Including the marchers, drivers, performers, vendors, and volunteers, we had more than 300 participants. We got a bit of smoke blowing across the lake from Canada, but everyone kept their cool. The organizing team appreciates every single person who came out for this. We learned a lot, and we’ll bring all that knowledge next year!

Photos provided by volunteer photographer Phillips Creative:

  • People marching with NEK PrideFest banner
  • Black SUV with flag and sign: NEKRC means love and inclusion
  • Katherine Sims with kids in a toy four wheeler
  • Two volunteers carrying Orleans County Restorative Justice Banner
  • People in tie-dye shirts carrying NEK Quakers banner
  • Westmore Democratic Committee with signs: All are welcome here
  • Large truck towing parade float
  • People smiling and blowing bubbles on float
  • Parade street view from behind
  • Long shot of parade down Main Street
  • Three people wearing rainbows with large flag that says peace
  • People walking in parade and waving
  • Two people dressed up for Pride

Staff and Volunteers

Volunteers in front of rainbow balloons
From top left: Mary, Maddison, Rowan, Shannon, Treyzen, Felicia, Alex, Avi, Rachel, and Kari.
Not pictured: Rick, Kiki
The parade launch in 30 seconds! Footage by Paul Strikwerda.
US Congresswoman Becca Balint speaks at NEK PrideFest 2023. Footage by Paul Strikwerda.