Photos by Paul Michaud
The inaugural Silver City LGBTQ Pride Celebration was held on Saturday, September 17, 2016, at Texas and Market Streets. Sponsors included the WNMU Center for Gender Equity and LGBTQ Grant County. Mayor Ken Ladner proclaimed the day GǣStand Up, Stand Out & Stand Proud DayGǥ and urged all citizens to attend and enjoy the town's first Gay Pride Celebration. Events included a doggy drag show, live music, appearances by the Diamond Divas of Tucson, food vendors, a beer garden operated by Little Toad Creek; free HIV testing was provided on site by the New Mexico Department of Health and many information booths from organizations supporting the LGBTQ community. The evening concluded with a dance at the Old Elks Club.
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The Evolution Band.
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Sponsor, vendor and support organization booths.
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Monica with Stormy as Diva (1st RUNNER Up).
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Incon and Kashi in street dress (2nd Runners Up).
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Jason Burke with Lexi as Mini Jason (Winner).
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From left, VIPs are Jessica Michaels, Mr. NM Pride 2016; Miss NM Pride 2016, Holly Woodland; and Master of Ceremonies, Vivica DeAngelo Steele.
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Singing Out Las Cruces.
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Susan Golightly.
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Lady Shug, Miss NM Pride 2016, as Tina Turner.
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Jessica Michaels, Diamond Diva.
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Holly Woodland, Diamond Diva.
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The dancers do accept tips.
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Vivica DeAngelo Steele, Diamond Diva as Cher.
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Lady Shug.
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Free HIV testing by New Mexico dept. of Health.
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