The billboards will return this month with new messages, Incorvati said. Last year, the organization celebrated June, the national gay pride month, by purchasing five billboard advertisements across the city to promote gay and lesbian awareness, including one featuring city commissioner Karen Duncan. “We’ve gotten a lot of community support,” Incorvati said. Food vendors and community organizations, such as several local churches, will also be in attendance. The emcee is Dayton drag entertainer Amanda Sue, who was crowned Miss Gem City America in 2013. Schreier, a Springfield’s Got Talent runner-up in 2014, will also be performing. Karen Adkins, winner of Springfield’s Got Talent in 2013, and T.C. The festival will include four hours of entertainment, including the Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus and Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus. They’ve blossomed in other communities as they’ve become more accepting.” “The pride celebrations go back to New York 45 years ago. “It’s a step forward in promoting acceptance in the community,” Incorvati said.
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