Ozarks PrideFest

Several organizations were there to let people know they are accepted as they are.

The event will feature a parade, performances, vendor booths and more.

After receiving threats this week, the nonprofit announced Tuesday they would go forward with Saturday’s event as planned.

Governor Kehoe declared a state of emergency Thursday and activated the guard ahead of planned No Kings protests in Missouri.

The annual event celebrates the LGTBQ+ community.

The archives, with the acronym, “OLGA,” are maintained by Missouri State University and preserve records of local queer history going back to the 1950s.

The rain held off as downtown Springfield filled with people during Ozarks PrideFest Saturday.

Organizers expect 5,000 attendees during a day of events that starts with a parade through downtown Springfield.

This week, the City of Springfield’s diversity chief is meeting with officials from Kansas City about LGBT equality.

The 2023 Ozarks Pridefest was held June 10 with a parade and celebration on the square in downtown Springfield.