TKC MUST SEE!!! KANSAS CITY PRIDE FEST HONORS MISSOURI STATE SENATORS WHO FILIBUSTERED AGAINST LGBT SJR39 CRACKDOWN & EXPECTS EPIC 20K CROWD!!!

An important political victory in Missouri this session starts the Kansas City Pride Fest party this weekend.

To wit . . .

CHECK KC PRIDE FEST TRIBUTE TO POLITICOS AGAINST THE GOP SRJ39 CRACKDOWN!!!

Here's a extensive guide to the weekend festivities and a reminder about why every landmark in KC is rainbow colored . . .

KC PRIDE FESTIVAL DRAWS EXPECTED OVER 20,000 TO CELEBRATE DIVERSITY, EQUALITY AND RECOGNIZE THE EIGHT SENATORS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE SJR39 FILIBUSTER

"The Kansas City Diversity Coalition is proud to announce that KCPrideFest 2016 will take place at Berkley Riverfront Park in Downtown Kansas City on June 3rd, 4th, and 5th. The Bond Bridge will be lite in Rainbow Colors, the Marriott Downtown will have a Rainbow Scroll on the Buildings LED display and Union Station will light their building virtually on its website (since the actual lighting system is being replaced) to celebrate KCPrideFest. Headlining performances will be provided by Grammy nominee DJ Tony Moran, Ty Herndon, DEV (former member of The Cataracs), and Beverly McClellan (finalist from hit TV show “The Voice”). Additional entertainment will be provided by local performers in the Kansas City metro area and beyond. One highlight of the weekend will take place Saturday, Night at 7 p.m. when the eight Senators will make an appearance and accept an award for their work to help defeat SJR39. Last year’s event brought an unprecedented number of attendees, and with the passage of marriage equality, earlier this year; attendance could exceed the estimated attendance of 20,000."

More deets:

"Senator Scott Sifton, Senator Jill Schupp, Senator Jason Holsman, Senator Joe Keaveny, Senator Gina Walsh, Senator “Kiki” Curls, Senator Maria Chappelle-Nadal and Senator Jamilah Nasheed plan to be in Kansas City to be accept an award from the Kansas City Diversity Coalition. They will be recognized for providing support of the LGBTQIA Community by participating in the Thirty-Nine Hour Filibuster of SJR39, which end on March 9th."

Keep reading for more info on the fest . . .
ANNOUNCEMENT OF HEADLINE ACTS FOR KCPrideFest

Friday, June 3th

Internationally known DJ Tony Moran is a two time Grammy nominated producer known for his popular remixes of pop artists including: Rihanna, Mariah Carey, Madonna, and many others. As an internationally recognized DJ he performs all over the world including Brazil, Bangkok, Mexico, and Canada. Nationally this DJ performs in some of the biggest clubs, festivals, and circuit parties. The festival hours are 6pm until Midnight. Attendees will be provided free entry to Missie B’s and Sidekicks with their festival wristband after the festival closes.

Saturday, June 4th

DEV (Devin Star Tailes) is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, model, and radio show host. DEV was signed to Universal Republic in 2010 and released her debut single “Bass Down Low,” peaked at number sixty one on the Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the Top Heatseekers chart. DEV has also achieved international acclaim in the UK, Canada, and the Republic of Ireland. The festival hours are Noon until 11pm.

Also performing is country music performing artist Ty Herndon. Herndon has charted a total of 17 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Following an incident in Fort Worth, Hendon’s sexuality became a topic of interest within the country music industry. Although his rep denied it following his arrest, the speculation came to an end on November 20, 2014, in an interview with People magazine, Herndon came out as a gay man, and stated that he had been in a relationship for a few years with Matt Collum. When asked if his two ex-wives knew of his sexuality, Herndon confirmed that they "absolutely" knew.

You also won’t want to miss Material Girl if you love Madonna or Lady Gaga, and who doesn’t? Material Girl, is a cover band who will capture the elegance and essence of these two Superstars. The lead vocalist is spot on with Madonna in her prime and her passion for Madonna’s entire catalogue of hit songs, supported by her stellar band and dancers they will present a world-class concert that you won’t want to miss. Then these talented musicians will perform a complete set of Lady Gaga songs. KCPrideFest is taking the diva experience to a whole new level giving you the chance to relive this incredible illusion of two incredible ladies.

Sunday, June 5th

Closing out the festival on Sunday is Beverly McClellan, an American singer and a contestant in the first season of the American TV series “The Voice,” reaching the final four. Prior to auditioning for the show, McClellan had already recorded five independent albums without having been signed by any record label. McClellan is an openly lesbian artist. In June 2011, she appeared on the cover of SHE magazine, a South Florida lesbian magazine. She also recorded lead vocals for the song "John the Revelator" on Steve Vai's 2012 album The Story of Light, and toured with Vai the same year.

Plus the stage will have non-stop entertainment from some of Kansas City’s local and regional acts. Including the Heartland Men’s Chorus

Vigil and Thieves, Heartland Trans Chorus, Holmes Street Band, Mid America Freedom Band

Other Highlights include:

The Market Place with close to 100 vendors

- The Commerce Bank Kids Zone, which will be open from noon – 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday which will have balloon artist, face painter and Inflatables

- The Body Shop – Your Health Stop The area will offer various kinds of testing and information on how to live a healthier life style

- Renaissance Festival Characters roaming the park

- Volleyball on Sunday sponsored by the Gay Volleyball league

- Huge Kites provided by the Great American Kites and Events (weather permitting)

- Food court with festival fare

- The Youth Hangout

Festival goers can either park on the grounds for $5 or take the new KCStreet Car and walk the Grand Street Viaduct to the festival grounds.

Look for more exciting information about our other acts, events and the KCPrideFest weekend schedule.

Please check the website at www.gaypridekc.org often as more detailed information will be added.

This annual event is presented by Kansas City Diversity Coalition
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