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Michigan City park board approves PrideFest license after heated public debate over drag show
Summary
The Michigan City Parks and Recreation Board unanimously approved a major event license for PrideFest on June 14 after an extended public comment period featuring opposing views about drag performances and children’s exposure.
The Michigan City Parks and Recreation Board voted unanimously March 5 to approve a major event license for PrideFest, a one-day festival set for June 14 at the amphitheater in Washington Park.
The decision followed more than an hour of public comment in which residents, community leaders and event organizers raised opposing concerns about a drag show component of the festival and whether portions of the event are suitable for children.
Supporters said the festival is family friendly, important to LGBTQ+ residents and an economic draw. Julie Geier, identified in the meeting as the festival organizer, told the board the event includes a wide variety of vendors, community groups and services and said the festival…
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