The 2023 Famously Hot Pride festival brought thousands of people to Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 as part of the annual celebration of queer love, allyship and affirmation.Â
The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
Stephanie James gives a festival attendee a hug as part of the nonprofit Free Mom Hugs. The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
Bryanna Lefaris performs at the 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival, which brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
Free Mom and Dad Hugs is a nonprofit aimed at providing affirmation and support to LGBT+ folks. The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of people out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
A volunteer with Free Mom Hugs speaks with a festival attendee. The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
The Midlands Gay Men's Chorus performs a medley of hits on stage at the 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival, which hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
A pup smiles at the 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival, which brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
A drag queen performs at the 2023 Famously Hot Pride Main Stage. The annual festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
Bryanna Lefaris performs at S.C. Pride’s Main Stage on Oct. 21, 2023. The Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia’s Main Street.
The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. Perry McLeod/Special to The Post & CourierÂ
The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of people and organizations out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
Koko Dove performs at the 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival, which brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
Showgirl Koko Dove performs at the 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival, which brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
Nonbinary Mx. Outfest Demi Happy-Returns performs at the 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival, which brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
Nonbinary Mx. Outfest Demi Happy-Returns performs at the 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival, which brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
Nonbinary Mx. Outfest Demi Happy-Returns performs at the 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival, which brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
Drag queen Gouda Judy performs at the 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival, which brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
Bryanna Lefaris, left, poses with a fan for the 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival, which brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
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Stephanie James gives a festival attendee a hug as part of the nonprofit Free Mom Hugs. The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
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Bryanna Lefaris performs at the 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival, which brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
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The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
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Free Mom and Dad Hugs is a nonprofit aimed at providing affirmation and support to LGBT+ folks. The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of people out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
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A volunteer with Free Mom Hugs speaks with a festival attendee. The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
Perry McLeod
The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
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The Midlands Gay Men's Chorus performs a medley of hits on stage at the 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival, which hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
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A pup smiles at the 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival, which brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
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The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
Perry McLeod
The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
Perry McLeod
The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
Perry McLeod
The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
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A drag queen performs at the 2023 Famously Hot Pride Main Stage. The annual festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
Bryanna Lefaris performs at S.C. Pride’s Main Stage on Oct. 21, 2023. The Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia’s Main Street.
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The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
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The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
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The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. Perry McLeod/Special to The Post & CourierÂ
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The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of people and organizations out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
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Koko Dove performs at the 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival, which brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
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Showgirl Koko Dove performs at the 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival, which brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
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Nonbinary Mx. Outfest Demi Happy-Returns performs at the 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival, which brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
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Nonbinary Mx. Outfest Demi Happy-Returns performs at the 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival, which brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
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Nonbinary Mx. Outfest Demi Happy-Returns performs at the 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival, which brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
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The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
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The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
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Drag queen Gouda Judy performs at the 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival, which brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
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The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
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The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
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The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
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The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
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The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
Perry McLeod
The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
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The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
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Bryanna Lefaris, left, poses with a fan for the 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival, which brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â
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The 2023 Famously Hot Pride Festival brought hundreds of folks out to Columbia's Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photos by Perry McLeod/Special to the Post & Courier)Â