Michigan Pride is an annual LGBT Pride festival and parade held in

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every August. The event was held in June from 1990 until 2011.

History

In 1986,

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and the

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organized the Michigan Organization for Human Rights March, Michigan’s first gay and lesbian march in

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. From 1986-1988, the civil rights march took place down Woodward Avenue followed by a rally at Kennedy Square. A party took place at the McGregor Center on the campus of

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following the rally, organized by a small number of dedicated gay and lesbian groups and volunteers. In 1989, the Gay and Lesbian civil rights march was moved to the more central location of Lansing to attract statewide participation and political awareness as well as to celebrate the 20th anniversary of New York City’s Stonewall Riots. The event moved from June to August in 2012.

Activities

Michigan Pride includes a parade that concludes in front of the Michigan State Capitol, and a festival in Adado Riverfront Park. The event sometimes includes a

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the night before the parade and festival. A golf outing has been held annually since 2010.

Notable performers and speakers

References

External links

* 1989 establishments in Michigan Culture of Lansing, Michigan Pride parades in Michigan Recurring events established in 1989 Festivals established in 1989 {{LGBT-event-stub

History

Activities

Notable performers and speakers

See also

References

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