It’s completely a community event and very family-friendly. “I know that the LGBTQ community in the bigger cities, like Vegas and LA, they walk down the street in leotards,” he said. This event, Kerbs said, is family-friendly, though. With a mention of the event, travelers will receive a discount.Īs for entertainment, this year’s pride will feature, among numerous drag queens, “Elliott With 2 Ts,” a former contestant on “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” The event will also feature a DJ and afterparty, which will incur a $10 cover charge. In working with local businesses, a deal has been struck with the Red Lion Hotel on Pocatello Creek Road. Those considering attending from out of town or out of state have received aid from the Priddaho board as well. Somebody here is going to buy it because they can’t get it anywhere else.’” “‘It doesn’t even matter what you’re selling that’s of that group.
“I tell vendors, ‘This is your one day to make something and sell a lot of it,'” Kerbs said. When it comes to merchandise vendors, Kerbs has canvassed the area in search of anyone who makes or is willing to make recognizably gay crafts, which are otherwise limited in Idaho.
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Those in attendance can expect to be treated to everything from local honey - which is said to be good for treating seasonal allergies - to custom-made aprons known as “gayprons.” There will also be an assortment of food offerings as well as a free 30-minute Zumba class instructed by Gold’s Gym. We’ve got drag queens coming from all over the United States.”
We’ve got a bunch of out-of-state vendors. “We’ve got a bunch of fun stuff planned,” Kerbs said.” We’ve got bouncy houses, we’ve got a petting zoo. With massive attendance numbers expected, Kerbs and the Priddaho board have put together a wide range of activities.