PrideFest Events Celebrate Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Community

The Identity organization will be hosting several events over the next week to celebrate and bring the gay community of Anchorage together.

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By KTVA CBS 11

Story Created: Jun 19, 2011 at 8:38 PM AKDT

Story Updated: Jun 19, 2011 at 8:38 PM AKDT

Over the next few days the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community of Anchorage will be hosting dozens of events in honor of PrideFest week.

The Identity organization will be hosting several events over the next week to celebrate and bring the gay community of Anchorage together.

Events will include several movie screenings, barbecues and a drag queen bingo game.

The big parade and main festival will be held next Saturday in downtown Anchorage.

Julie Schmitt of Identity said the event brings together “lots of different segments from our community” and gives Anchorage residents the opportunity to work together.

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