Saturday’s festivities began with a parade through Aggieville and back to City Park. Brad Everett, general manager of the Hilton Garden Inn, drove a toy train engine in the parade for those with mobility issues.

“I wanted to come out and help celebrate Pride Day with everybody and get kids out, get smiles going, and just bring a little bit of additional excitement to a special day,” he said.

Community vendors were on hand providing community information inside the Wefald Pavilion. Kevin Bryant serves on the board for the Manhattan Alliance for Peace and Justice.

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Monica Moree speaks during the annual Little Apple Pride Festival Saturday at City Park in Manhattan.
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Attendees to Saturday’s annual Little Apple Pride Festival fill City Park’s Wefald Pavilion in Manhattan to visit with local organizations providing resources.
Staff photo by Lewis Marien
Manhattan Public Library offered free stickers and buttons while also providing resources on LGBTQ+ books during the annual Little Apple Pride Festival Saturday in Manhattan.
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Brad Everett waves and drives his Whoville Express train down Moro Street while leading the annual Little Apple Pride Festival’s parade in Aggieville, Saturday.
Staff photo by Lewis Marien

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