North Central Kansas Pride
North Central Kansas Pride (NCKP) announced this week that they will have a PRIDE float in the annual Old-Fashioned Fourth Of July Parade in Sterling, Kansas.
This will be the first time ever that an LGBTQ+ organization has entered the parade. The Rice County Democrats will also join NCKP in the parade.
According to a NCKP news release, people who have voiced their support of the float have been threatened and complaints about NCKP's parade were sent to the city commission.
NCKP assured the city officials and parade organizers the float features a variety of rainbow decorations, numerous flags, and plenty of candy, stuffed animals, sprayed water, and some great music and people from both the Salina and Sterling showing their support of the community.
NCKP founder, Kevin Lynn, Salina, said even when PRIDE Month ends, it is still important to be an advocate.
“I want to make sure that communities know that just because Pride month ends, there are members of the LGBTQ+ community out there fighting and making sure LGBTQ+ people in community are safe. We have started a “safe space” campaign in Salina and will help other communities start it as well," Lynn said.
The Old Fashioned Fourth of July Parade begins at 2:00 p.m. on July 4.