Photos: Tucson Pride's 46th Annual Festival
Tucson celebrated love and equality Saturday at Tucson Pride's 46th Annual Festival.
The festival was held at Reid Park's DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center.
A parade sponsored by the Southern Arizona Aids Foundation also was held downtown Saturday night.
The festivities included dancing, drag queens, games and food trucks.
Tucson Pride Festival 2023
Families gather around the St Paul's United Methodist Church booth to make bead art during Tucson’s 46th annual pride festival at Georges DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center in Reid Park, 800 S. Concert Place, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 30, 2023.
Tucson Pride Festival 2023
Diana Estrada looks at the finished product after they got their hair done at the Smirnoff booth in the 21 years old and over section at the 46th annual Tucson pride festival at Georges DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center in Reid Park, 800 S. Concert Place, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 30, 2023.
Tucson Pride Festival 2023
The child of Chris Beason and Alan Preciado wears angel wings and rainbow attire during the 46th annual Tucson pride festival at Georges DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center in Reid Park, 800 S. Concert Place, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 30, 2023.
Tucson Pride Festival 2023
A Pitbull impersonator performs on the main stage during the 46th annual Tucson Pride Festival at George DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center in Reid Park, 800 S. Concert Place in 2023.
Tucson Pride Festival 2023
46th annual Tucson pride festival at Georges DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center in Reid Park, 800 S. Concert Place, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 30, 2023.
Tucson Pride Festival 2023
A banner displays an array of LGBTQIA+ flags during the 46th annual Tucson pride festival in 2023.
Tucson Pride Festival 2023
Eliette Heli climbs on the playground at Georges DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center in Reid Park, 800 S. Concert Place, Tucson, Ariz., during the 46th annual Tucson pride festival, Sept. 30, 2023.
Tucson Pride Festival 2023
Tucson Queerstory displays a timeline of Tucson LGBTQIA+ history during the 46th annual Tucson pride festival at Georges DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center in Reid Park, 800 S. Concert Place, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 30, 2023.
Tucson Pride Festival 2023
Charlie smiles big while he wears a shirt that reads “All for love, love for all” during the 46th annual Tucson pride festival at Georges DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center in Reid Park, 800 S. Concert Place, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 30, 2023.
Tucson Pride Festival 2023
A Tucson pride festival guest takes a selfie before he goes through the entrance of the festival at Georges DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center at Reid Park, 800 S. Concert Place, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 30, 2023.
Tucson Pride Festival 2023
China Collins grabs a tip from a Tucson pride festival guest during the 46th annual Tucson pride festival at Georges DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center in Reid Park, 800 S. Concert Place, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 30, 2023.
Tucson Pride Festival 2023
Chris Beason, left, and Alan Preciado sit down with their children during the 46th annual Tucson pride festival at Georges DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center in Reid Park, 800 S. Concert Place, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 30, 2023.
Tucson Pride Festival 2023
Elton John impersonator performs “Crocodile Rock” on the community stage during the 46th annual Tucson pride festival at Georges DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center in Reid Park, 800 S. Concert Place, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 30, 2023.
Tucson Pride Festival 2023
The Fun Stuff booth at the 46th annual Tucson pride festival sells an array of LGBTQIA+ flags at Georges DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center in Reid Park, 800 S. Concert Place, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 30, 2023.
Tucson Pride Festival 2023
Tucson pride festival guests hang out in a shaded area of Georges DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center at Reid Park, 800 S. Concert Place, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 30, 2023.
Tucson Pride Festival 2023
The Southern Arizona Aids Foundation “SAAF” gives out free condoms, flags, dental dam, sexual-health information, and other safe sex materials during the 46th annual Tucson pride festival at Georges DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center in Reid Park, 800 S. Concert Place, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 30, 2023.
Tucson Pride Festival 2023
Eric Gilbert hangs out in the 21-years-old and over section during the 46th annual Tucson pride festival at Georges DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center in Reid Park, 800 S. Concert Place, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 30, 2023.
Tucson Pride Festival 2023
Madam Askew talks to the guests at the community stage during the 46th annual Tucson pride festival at Georges DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center in Reid Park, 800 S. Concert Place, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 30, 2023.
Tucson Pride Festival 2023
A Tucson pride guest smiles as their butterfly wrap flows in the wind during the 46th annual Tucson pride festival at Georges DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center in Reid Park, 800 S. Concert Place, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 30, 2023.
Tucson Pride Festival 2023
The 21 years old and over section during the 46th annual Tucson pride festival at Georges DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center in Reid Park, 800 S. Concert Place, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 30, 2023.
Tucson Pride Festival 2023
A bead station inside the 21-years-old and over section for bracelet making during the 46th annual Tucson pride festival at Georges DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center in Reid Park, 800 S. Concert Place, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 30, 2023.
Tucson Pride Festival 2023
Arizona Folklorico Dance Co. performs on the MainStage during the 46th annual Tucson pride festival at Georges DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center in Reid Park, 800 S. Concert Place, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 30, 2023.
Tucson Pride Festival 2023
People watch the MainStage during the 46th annual Tucson pride festival at Georges DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center in Reid Park, 800 S. Concert Place, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 30, 2023.
Tucson Pride Festival 2023
Larry Cook “Roxi Starr”, left, grabs a tip from Ayla Arreguin during their performance on the community stage during the 46th annual Tucson pride festival at Georges DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center at Reid Park, 800 S. Concert Place, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 30, 2023.
Tucson Pride Festival 2023
The Fun Stuff booth at the 46th annual Tucson pride festival sells an array of LGBTQIA+ flags at Georges DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center in Reid Park, 800 S. Concert Place, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 30, 2023.
Tucson Pride Festival 2023
Smirnoff ribbon for rainbow hairstyles inside the 21-years-old and over section during the 46th annual Tucson pride festival at Georges DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center in Reid Park, 800 S. Concert Place, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 30, 2023.
Grace Trejo
Photojournalist