Historic Magic Valley Pride builds bridges in So. Idaho

Qnews  Jul 01 09

By James Tidmarsh, Photos by Nicki Abraham reposted with permission from PrideDepot.com

TWIN FALLS, ID — “Building Bridges.” That was the theme of the first ever Magic Valley Pride festival, organized by the Southern Idaho Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (SIGLBT) Community Center. The week long Pride events included a media training workshop, reception for the Community Center, legislative breakfast, an Idahoans for Fairness meet and greet, film night, and walk/candlelight vigil. The week’s events culminated on Saturday with a barbecue/potluck held at Cascade park in Twin Falls. Full story...

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