Youngstown's gay community held its first ever Pride Festival Saturday afternoon. It took place on Phelps Street downtown. Music, food, and live entertainment were all part of the festivities.
Pride Youngstown organized the Festival. They say that gay pride events take place all over the country and an event in Youngstown was long overdue. Carlos Rivera, Pride Youngstown, said, "Today's event is all about showing the people of Mahoning County that there is a gay community. We've been here the whole entire time Youngstown has been here. It just hasn't been out as much as other communities, and we just figured it's about time."
Organizers plan on making the Pride Festival an annual event.
