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Tina Collins, left, and Katelyn Maniscalco, both of Youngstown, sing Lizzo's Truth Hurts during a karaoke competition at the 11th annual Pride parade and festival in downtown Youngstown on Saturday afternoon. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR

Tina Collins, left, and Katelyn Maniscalco, both of Youngstown, sing Lizzo's Truth Hurts during a karaoke competition at the 11th annual Pride parade and festival in downtown Youngstown on Saturday afternoon. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR


Kara Swansiger, 16, of New Springfield, sings Let It Go from Frozen during a karaoke competition at the 11th annual Pride parade and festival in downtown Youngstown on Saturday afternoon. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR

Kara Swansiger, 16, of New Springfield, sings Let It Go from Frozen during a karaoke competition at the 11th annual Pride parade and festival in downtown Youngstown on Saturday afternoon. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR


Torgo the mixed breed foster dog from All About the Pawz, a dog shelter in Austintown, greets people at the 11th annual Pride parade and festival in downtown Youngstown on Saturday afternoon. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR

Torgo the mixed breed foster dog from All About the Pawz, a dog shelter in Austintown, greets people at the 11th annual Pride parade and festival in downtown Youngstown on Saturday afternoon. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR


Ely Kendall, 15, of Boardman, left, and Avery Hodgson, 14, of Trevor, Wisconsin, dance at the 11th annual Pride parade and festival in downtown Youngstown on Saturday afternoon. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR

Ely Kendall, 15, of Boardman, left, and Avery Hodgson, 14, of Trevor, Wisconsin, dance at the 11th annual Pride parade and festival in downtown Youngstown on Saturday afternoon. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR


Esther Gin, a performer from Alliance, reads A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo by Jill Twiss at the 11th annual Pride parade and festival in downtown Youngstown on Saturday afternoon. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR

Esther Gin, a performer from Alliance, reads A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo by Jill Twiss at the 11th annual Pride parade and festival in downtown Youngstown on Saturday afternoon. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR


Teaunia Jenkins, of Youngstown, dances with the crowd at the 11th annual Pride parade and festival in downtown Youngstown on Saturday afternoon. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR

Teaunia Jenkins, of Youngstown, dances with the crowd at the 11th annual Pride parade and festival in downtown Youngstown on Saturday afternoon. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR


From left, Ely Kendall, 15, of Boardman, Jay Quen, 13, of Springfield, Avery Hodgson, 14, of Trevor, Wisconsin, and Georgia Kirkbride, 13, of Indianapolis, Indiana, dance at the 11th annual Pride parade and festival in downtown Youngstown on Saturday afternoon. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR

From left, Ely Kendall, 15, of Boardman, Jay Quen, 13, of Springfield, Avery Hodgson, 14, of Trevor, Wisconsin, and Georgia Kirkbride, 13, of Indianapolis, Indiana, dance at the 11th annual Pride parade and festival in downtown Youngstown on Saturday afternoon. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR


Drogo, left, and Torgo, the mixed breed foster dogs from All About the Pawz, a dog shelter in Austintown, greet people at the 11th annual Pride parade and festival in downtown Youngstown on Saturday afternoon. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR

Drogo, left, and Torgo, the mixed breed foster dogs from All About the Pawz, a dog shelter in Austintown, greet people at the 11th annual Pride parade and festival in downtown Youngstown on Saturday afternoon. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR


The crowd dances at the 11th annual Pride parade and festival in downtown Youngstown on Saturday afternoon. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR

The crowd dances at the 11th annual Pride parade and festival in downtown Youngstown on Saturday afternoon. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR


Tina Collins, left, and Katelyn Maniscalco, both of Youngstown, sing Lizzo's Truth Hurts during a karaoke competition at the 11th annual Pride parade and festival in downtown Youngstown on Saturday afternoon. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR

Tina Collins, left, and Katelyn Maniscalco, both of Youngstown, sing Lizzo's Truth Hurts during a karaoke competition at the 11th annual Pride parade and festival in downtown Youngstown on Saturday afternoon. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR


Teaunia Jenkins, of Youngstown, dances with the crowd at the 11th annual Pride parade and festival in downtown Youngstown on Saturday afternoon. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR

Teaunia Jenkins, of Youngstown, dances with the crowd at the 11th annual Pride parade and festival in downtown Youngstown on Saturday afternoon. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR


Esther Gin, a performer from Alliance, reads A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo by Jill Twiss at the 11th annual Pride parade and festival in downtown Youngstown on Saturday afternoon. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR

Esther Gin, a performer from Alliance, reads A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo by Jill Twiss at the 11th annual Pride parade and festival in downtown Youngstown on Saturday afternoon. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR


Krystal Adams, of Austintown, gets her face painted by Terri Belser, of Terri's Face Painting, at the 11th annual Pride parade and festival in downtown Youngstown on Saturday afternoon. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR

Krystal Adams, of Austintown, gets her face painted by Terri Belser, of Terri's Face Painting, at the 11th annual Pride parade and festival in downtown Youngstown on Saturday afternoon. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR


Teaunia Jenkins, of Youngstown, dances with the crowd at the 11th annual Pride parade and festival in downtown Youngstown on Saturday afternoon. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR

Teaunia Jenkins, of Youngstown, dances with the crowd at the 11th annual Pride parade and festival in downtown Youngstown on Saturday afternoon. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR


Michael Amedio, of East Liverpool, holds a pride flag and wears a shirt that reads Free Dad Hugs at the 11th annual Pride parade and festival in downtown Youngstown on Saturday afternoon. Amedio said he wore the shirt as a message of support that some people in the LGBTQ do not receive from their parents. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR

Michael Amedio, of East Liverpool, holds a pride flag and wears a shirt that reads Free Dad Hugs at the 11th annual Pride parade and festival in downtown Youngstown on Saturday afternoon. Amedio said he wore the shirt as a message of support that some people in the LGBTQ do …


Michael Amedio, of East Liverpool, holds a pride flag and wears a shirt that reads Free Dad Hugs at the 11th annual Pride parade and festival in downtown Youngstown on Saturday afternoon. Amedio said he wore the shirt as a message of support that some people in the LGBTQ do not receive from their parents. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR

Michael Amedio, of East Liverpool, holds a pride flag and wears a shirt that reads Free Dad Hugs at the 11th annual Pride parade and festival in downtown Youngstown on Saturday afternoon. Amedio said he wore the shirt as a message of support that some people in the LGBTQ do …


From left, Ely Kendall, 15, of Boardman, Jay Quen, 13, of Springfield, Zofia Rumbalski, 13, of Youngstown, and Avery Hodgson, 14, of Trevor, Wisconsin, dance at the 11th annual Pride parade and festival in downtown Youngstown on Saturday afternoon. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR

From left, Ely Kendall, 15, of Boardman, Jay Quen, 13, of Springfield, Zofia Rumbalski, 13, of Youngstown, and Avery Hodgson, 14, of Trevor, Wisconsin, dance at the 11th annual Pride parade and festival in downtown Youngstown on Saturday afternoon. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR


Louis Brown, of Youngstown, dances with the crowd at the 11th annual Pride parade and festival in downtown Youngstown on Saturday afternoon. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR

Louis Brown, of Youngstown, dances with the crowd at the 11th annual Pride parade and festival in downtown Youngstown on Saturday afternoon. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR


Caitlin Katlenbach, left, of Columbiana, and Keith Stepanic who goes by the stage name Helena, of Warren, pose for a photo at the 11th annual Pride parade and festival in downtown Youngstown on Saturday afternoon. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR

Caitlin Katlenbach, left, of Columbiana, and Keith Stepanic who goes by the stage name Helena, of Warren, pose for a photo at the 11th annual Pride parade and festival in downtown Youngstown on Saturday afternoon. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR


Krystal Adams, of Austintown, left, gets her face painted by Terri Belser, of Terri's Face Painting, at the 11th annual Pride parade and festival in downtown Youngstown on Saturday afternoon. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR

Krystal Adams, of Austintown, left, gets her face painted by Terri Belser, of Terri's Face Painting, at the 11th annual Pride parade and festival in downtown Youngstown on Saturday afternoon. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR


Torgo the mixed breed foster dog from All About the Pawz, a dog shelter in Austintown, greets people at the 11th annual Pride parade and festival in downtown Youngstown on Saturday afternoon. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR

Torgo the mixed breed foster dog from All About the Pawz, a dog shelter in Austintown, greets people at the 11th annual Pride parade and festival in downtown Youngstown on Saturday afternoon. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR